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You are a part of What’s Next.
As a faith-based nonprofit, support from our community has helped bring our mission to life for over 90 years. Each and every day, Lutheran Life Villages strives to create an environment of well-being, joy, and fulfillment for the residents and families we serve.
Your support helps make these initiatives possible.
Core Initiatives
Employee Appreciation
Funds raised allow us to show gratitude and provide support to the dedicated employees who make our organization thrive.
Contributions fund programs like nursing scholarships, food trucks, staff appreciation parties, and the Samaritan Fund, which helps employees in times of need. Donations also support our Tuition Reimbursement program, promoting education and growth. Your generosity enhances the well-being and morale of those serving our residents.
Annual Program Cost:
$275,000
Full Day Sponsorship: $750
Half Day Sponsorship: $375
Pastoral Care
Funds raised for our Pastoral Care Ministry provide spiritual health and wellness services for those we serve.
Supported by volunteers, our full-time Chaplaincy Team leads our residents in worship, counsels those in need, guides Bible studies, and sings hymns at all of our campuses. They have officiated weddings, funerals, and everything in between, serving over 700 residents and their families, as well as nearly 600 LLV staff.
Annual Program Cost:
$400,000
Full Day Sponsorship: $1,100
Half Day Sponsorship: $550
Resident Programming
Engaging residents in meaningful and beneficial experiences is critical to their quality of life and overall wellness.
Residents at Lutheran Life Villages have access to personalized, meaningful engagement of their choosing. Community outings, games, exercise classes, educational presentations, intergenerational engagement, and so much more are made possible through donations from our community and the dedicated service of our staff and volunteers.
Annual Program Cost:
$1,000,000
Full Day Sponsorship: $2,750
Half Day Sponsorship: $1,375
Capital Improvements
Lutheran Life Villages continues to invest in capital projects that improve the environment for our residents, members, staff, and guests.
Visible investments include buses, vans, and other vehicles, walking paths, interior renovations, and technology. Less visible investments include mechanical items like plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.
Annual Program Cost:
$2,000,000
Full Day Sponsorship: $5,550
Half Day Sponsorship: $2,750
Other Ways to Give
Learn more about these giving options by contacting our Director of Philanthropy, Jennifer Zurbuch, at (260) 447-0800 x2149 or jzurbuch@lutheranlifevillages.org.
Begin Your Legacy With Us
Ensure a lasting impact by leaving a bequest to Lutheran Life Villages.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Make a tax-free gift through your individual retirement account (IRA).
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant to us through your Donor-Advised Funds.
Give Stock
Give appreciated stock directly to our senior living community.
Company Matching
Find out if your employer will match your donation.
Thrivent Choice
Direct Choice Dollars® to us through the Thrivent Choice program.