Every year, Kendal commits to transparency, reflection, and progress by publishing the Kendal System Annual Report. This collection of stories and aspirations outlines milestones and tells the story of Kendal’s collective dedication to older adults and the greater good. Our commitment to the pursuit of ‘Evolving Excellence’ shines through each page of the 2024 report, offering inspiration and encouragement as we grow into the future.
The report provides many examples of the Kendal System’s flexibility, initiative and creative excellence. Across the country, Affiliates are making significant strides in adapting to the changing world while positively impacting the lives of residents, Kendal at Home members, employee teams and the greater community. While each Kendal Affiliate has unique needs that influence their work to maintain a standard of excellence within their community, some core themes emerged in 2023.
Sustainability
The Quaker principles that help guide Kendal are often referred to as SPICES (simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality), and naturally extend to environmental stewardship. This philosophy guides Kendal’s approach to sustainable living, ensuring eco-friendly practices are woven into daily operations and our strategic vision. Kendal’s sustainability initiatives include energy-efficient building designs, comprehensive recycling programs, solar panels that shimmer atop buildings, preserving nature, and more.
This Annual Report highlights Affiliates’ deep commitment to environmental activism and how, together, Kendal is making a significant difference in preserving our planet for future generations.
Nurturing Leadership
The Kendal Annual Report also serves as a tribute to those who have guided Kendal through its storied history and many successes. Readers will be introduced to new leaders whose vision and expertise will shape the future of a System striving for excellence.
These new leaders are poised to sculpt Kendal’s pathway to excellence in the coming years. Each brings a unique set of skills, a fresh perspective, and a shared commitment to uphold and extend the values at the heart of the Kendal System.
Strengthening the Mission
Moreover, the 2024 report illustrates how Kendal works to foster a deeper understanding and commitment to the mission and values. Through stories about those we serve and the communities we impact, readers will learn how Kendal champions new ways to promote life-enriching opportunities for people as they age.
Evolving Excellence
The Kendal Annual Report is more than a chronicle of the past year — it’s a time to celebrate and move forward. These inspiring stories of ‘Evolving Excellence’ could not have been achieved without the support and dedication of many employees, residents, members, and community partners.
We hope you enjoy the stories of evolving excellence, where we have adapted, expanded, and enhanced core values to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. Together, Kendal will continue to evolve and help redefine the possibilities of senior living and the aging services field. Thank you for being a part of this journey.
Annetha Hall, Chair
Board of Directors,
The Kendal Corporation