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Turning Words into Visions and Visions into
Reality
Foundation
Mission
The River Garden Foundation is a philanthropic organization
established to provide resources for the programs and facilities
to enhance the quality of life for the aged. Its primary purpose
is to fund the not-for-profit River Garden system of services.
As an expression of Jewish and community responsibility,
the Foundation is dedicated to helping the elderly remain
in control of their own lives by assuring services to the
people at all levels of need and financial ability. |
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The aim of the Foundation is to keep pace with the changing
needs of the aging through programs that meet a broad array
of health care needs, as well as provide a full spectrum of
residential options.
To ensure the success of these goals, the River Garden Foundation,
a not-for-profit organization, will solicit funds from private
and public sources. It will open a channel for local philanthropic
endowments, and seek grants for worthy research and service
projects. Sensitive to the needs of the Jewish and general
communities, the Foundation will use and distribute these
funds in a responsive and responsible manner.
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| Each year, River Garden must raise over $1,000,000
to subsidize the care of residents under Medicaid for whom
payments fall far short of the actual and Medicaid allowable
cost of care. This amount must be raised through contributions
and special events.
We Welcome Gifts of All Sizes
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give to River Garden such as: |
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Area and Name dedications
$5,000 and up |
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Endowment Fund |
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Gala Sponsorships |
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Golf Tournament Sponsorships |
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Benefactors Society |
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Caring Family Fund |
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Yahrzeit Plaques |
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Honoree and Memorial Tributes |
| There are many ways you can
give to River Garden such as: |
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Area and Name dedications
$5,000 and up |
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Endowment Fund |
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Gala Sponsorships |
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Golf Tournament Sponsorships |
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Benefactors Society |
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Caring Family Fund |
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Yahrzeit Plaques |
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Honoree and Memorial Tributes |
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| Gifts can be in the form: |
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Outright gifts of cash or securities |
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Charitable Gift Annuities |
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Charitable Remainder Unitrusts |
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Gifts of Life Insurance |
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Charitable Lead Trusts |
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Bequests in Wills |
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We can also create other dedications that perhaps more specifically
reflect your values and interests.
We encourage you to consult with the River Garden Foundation staff
regarding any specific questions you may have on selecting a suitable
commemorative.
| Your Commemorative Gifts Over
$5,000 |
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Will be designated with an attractive
plaque honoring the individual(s) or organization being recognized,
the generosity of the donor, or as a memorial to loved ones
as appropriate. |
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Are tax deductible in accordance
with the tax status of the donor. |
The Annual River Garden Gala is a spectacular social event
that brings the community together in support of River Garden. The
funds generated by the Gala help underwrite the costs of caring
for the over 60% of the Home's residents who are on Medicaid.
The Annual River Garden Classic Golf Tournament benefits
the River Garden Geriatric Training Center by covering costs and
fees for students in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
who successfully graduate and come to work at River Garden for at
least one year.
In keeping with our mission to act as a valuable education resource
in elder care for the entire community, the Foundation has developed
a series of Community Forums with recognized authorities presenting
current developments in elder care. These forums, held four times
a year, are free and open to the public.
Endowments for Care: Named funds providing operating subsidy
for the majority of residents who are medically indigent.
Endowments for Programs and Services: Named funds subsidizing
specific medical, clinical, educational and therapeutic programs.
For more information on our foundation, please contact Kathy
Osterer or call (904) 260-1818.
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