Category: NonProfit and Charities
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Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights Recognized on Newsweek’s List of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Lutheran Home has been recognized on Newsweek’s prestigious list of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025, a recognition that highlights its commitment to Grace-filled living and comprehensive care. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of compassionate care and a full spectrum of services for seniors…
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Honoring a Legacy of Excellence Philanthropist Sandra J. Evers-Manly Establishes The Dr. John Brooks Slaughter NSBE Endowed Fund
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Sandra Evers-Manly, a visionary champion of untold stories, cultural empowerment and educational opportunity, has established the Dr. John Brooks Slaughter NSBE Fund at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering, continuing her lifelong mission of breaking barriers and illuminating extraordinary legacies, the BHERC announced today.
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Simpson Residents Prove Impact Has No Age Limit: Celebrating Visionary Women Making a Difference
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system, celebrates the ongoing achievements of its residents who continue to make significant impacts in their communities and beyond. Under the leadership of Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson’s President and CEO, a noted expert in the elder care field, the organization remains dedicated to its mission of enriching…
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Healing Spirits, Touching Lives: Lutheran Life Communities’ Christmas Appeal for Foundation’s Chaplaincy Fund
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Lutheran Life Communities invites compassionate donors to support their Foundation’s Chaplaincy Fund, a critical program ensuring spiritual care and emotional support for seniors across four vibrant communities. A chaplain is a certified clergy member who provides spiritual care to people from all denominations.
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Vegan high school seniors can earn college scholarships
BALTIMORE, Md. — The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) announced that $50,000 in college scholarship money will be awarded to graduating high school students who have promoted veganism in their schools and/or communities. Awards will include one $10,000 scholarship and six $5,000 scholarships, plus runner-up prizes.
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Embrace the Warmth of Community this Holiday: Let Lutheran Home’s Move-In Service Do All the Work While You Enjoy New Beginnings
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — As the holiday season approaches, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights extends a warm invitation to seniors considering a lifestyle change as winter begins setting in and the days get shorter. Many people think they need to wait until after the holidays to explore senior living, but why wait? The holiday season…
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The Evolution in Senior Care: Simpson House is Not Your Grandmother’s Nursing Home
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Simpson House recognizes Long-Term Care Awareness Month by showcasing the significant advancements in senior living that redefine traditional perceptions of nursing homes. Located in Philadelphia, Simpson House offers a vibrant community where older adults are empowered to live with dignity, independence, and joy, truly embodying the notion that it’s “not your grandmother’s…
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BHERC Honors Deborah Pratt, Art Sims, D Stevens, Gina Lem You Davis, Gloria Zuurveen, Lyndon Barrios & Janine Sherman Barrois at Upcoming 30th Short Film Festival, William Allen Young To Host
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) returns with their fan-favorite event, “A Great Day in Black Hollywood,” which honors ground-breaking talent, community leaders, and organizations making a difference both in Hollywood and the community. This opening celebration kicks-off their 30th Annual S.E. Manly African-American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF).
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Make This Holiday Sparkle with Trustworthy Guidance from an American Gem Society Jeweler
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — This holiday season, the American Gem Society (AGS) invites shoppers to experience the exceptional service, expertise, and ethical commitment that AGS jewelers bring to the jewelry-buying process. Founded in 1934, AGS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to setting and maintaining the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in the jewelry industry,…
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Lutheran Home Celebrates Long-Term Care Awareness Month: A New Era in Skilled Nursing
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — As we commemorate Long-Term Care Awareness Month this November, Lutheran Home is proud to showcase the remarkable evolution of senior living communities, focusing on empowered, vibrant residential opportunities, along with multiple levels of care, demonstrating how far we’ve come from the nursing homes of yesteryear.