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Kendal at Ithaca: Environmental Protection- How Passion Shapes Meaningful Change

Staff members and residents at Kendal at Ithaca actively engage in efforts to protect and improve the environment. From implementing environmentally friendly policies to collaborating with sustainability groups, Kendal at…

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Leading with Purpose: Honoring Quaker Values to Redefine Aging

2024 was a year of significant achievements and meaningful progress across the Kendal System. The Kendal Corporation is honored to reflect on and celebrate the efforts of residents, employees and…

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Evolving Excellence: Kendal’s Annual Report

As Board Chair of The Kendal Corporation (TKC), I am privileged to reflect on another impactful year for the Kendal System. 2024 demonstrated the power of collaboration, the value of…

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A New Chapter for Our Charitable Mission

Dear Friends of Kendal Charitable Funds, Earlier this year, we shared that the boards of Kendal Charitable Funds (KCF) and The Kendal Corporation were discussing how we could align our…

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The Power of Connections: Benefits of Intergenerational Learning at Kendal

What happens when young children and older adults share stories, experiences, and curiosity? At Kendal, it creates community magic. This April, Kendal CEO Vassar Byrd spoke about intergenerational programs during…

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Kendal Charitable Funds Board Spotlight: Meet Lee Ann Sullivan and James Greenwood

The Kendal Charitable Funds board comprises of a group of individuals with diverse experiences working together to make a positive impact on the experience of aging at Kendal and beyond.…

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The Kendal Difference in Sustainability

At Kendal, sustainability efforts span across initiatives big and small, making tangible differences in how residents live and Affiliate communities thrive. Kendal’s approach to sustainability is about more than checking…

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Kendal Charitable Funds Supports Academy of Hope Public Charter School Programs Through Promising Innovations Grants

The Promising Innovations grant is offered by Kendal Charitable Funds, the philanthropic arm of Kendal, to provide funding to select non-profits working to curate new programs, projects and solutions to…

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Why Life Plan Communities and CCRCs Are a Great Choice for Retirement

Planning for retirement brings both excitement and uncertainty, especially when deciding where and how to live during the next chapter of life. Life Plan Communities (LPCs), also called Continuing Care…

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