Quaker Values


Kendal’s residents and staff share the spirit of community and collaboration and the respect for each individual that flow from Quaker principles.

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Collington Hosts Webinar – Discovering What It Means To Be Part Of The Kendal System

This June, Doug Helman from The Kendal Corporation presented on a marketing webinar hosted by Collington, a Kendal Affiliate, to discuss his perspective on what it means to be a…

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Kendal Trust, Trademark, And License Agreements Finalized

I am pleased to announce that The Kendal Corporation and Kendal~Crosslands Communities successfully signed trademark agreements today that will protect the Kendal mark for years to come. The agreements signed…

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Business Research 101- UD Students and Kendal Learning Together

The partnership between Kendal and the University of Delaware’s Lerner College of Business and Economics is an excellent opportunity for Kendal to build upon university-based roots and dedication to lifelong…

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Respect for Every Individual-Quaker Values

Quaker values emphasize simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. One expression of these values is respect for every individual. A previous post on how Kendal dispels ageism outlined a…

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Discovering Common Ground: Quakerism and Zen

To many, the name “Kendal” is synonymous with Quaker values. Recently, Kendal has celebrated growth with new Affiliates that expand beyond these principles and bring a spiritual component more aligned…

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Kendal Dispels Ageism

Despite increased awareness of well-documented negative social, economic and health impacts of ageism and growing sentiment to advance age inclusiveness, ageism continues to be prevalent across society as people experience…

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How Kendal Fosters Inclusive Aging Experiences for LGBTQ+ Elders

At Kendal we believe that a spirit and culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) strengthen communities, people and services. We strive to live out Kendal Values and Practices…

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The Kendal Difference

Kendal provides a unique option for older adults who seek a place of community and collaboration. As a not-for-profit, values-based organization, the mission is expressed in all aspects of operations.…

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Ziegler Closes $297,030,000 Financing for Ensō Village

June 14, 2021—Bond proceeds will be applied toward the construction of the Community, which will include 221 independent living apartments, 30 assisted living apartments and 24 memory support apartments.

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