The Stellar Senior Living Foundation began as a way to help residents, employees, and local organizations in and around our senior living communities. We aim to make a significant impact, with a goal of donating one million dollars and touching the lives of 10,000 individuals by 2030. The Foundation has experienced incredible growth since we began fundraising in 2023. In our previous years, we focused on donating to organizations like The Alzheimer’s Organization and the Gail Halvorsen Legacy (the Candy Bomber Foundation), as well as individuals. This year, our focus remains on continuing to find staff members, employees, and residents in need within our communities.
And we’re off to a great start! The Stellar Living Foundation has recently given more than 20 hardworking Stellar staff members financial relief. Working at a senior living community can be challenging work, both physically and emotionally. Being responsible for the care and wellbeing of seniors, with dignity and respect, is incredibly important work. Our staff exemplify our values and share our vision. Hearing firsthand accounts from those we’ve been able to help reaffirms our commitment and inspires us to continue our efforts.
Here’s what a few of our recipients had to say about the Foundation’s impact on their lives. These testimonials show just a little of our ongoing efforts, and we are excited to expand our reach and provide even more support in the future.
Rebecca
Rebecca, a staff member at Thunderbird Senior Assisted Living & Memory Care in Glendale, Arizona, requested financial help with rent, utilities, and food after an injury and heart attack left her unable to work while she recovered. She says, “I would like to take a moment to thank Stellar for selecting me as a recipient for the employee fund. This will help me so much. Having been out of work for almost 2 months really put me behind on a few bills so this will help. I appreciate this very much. Thank you!”
Ibrahim
Ibrahim, who has been part of the team at Winslow Court Assisted & Senior Living for more than 17 years, also needed help with medical bills and other expenses after his heart attack. The Foundation was happy to be able to say yes to such a dedicated staff member. Ibrahim said, “Thank you so much for this recognition, I am honored and blessed to be chosen for this reward!”
Amanda
After Amanda, an employee at Winslow Court Assisted & Senior Living, unexpectedly became temporary guardian of her two young nieces, she needed some help. The Stellar Senior Living Foundation was able to help her with groceries and clothing for her nieces. She says, “I cannot express how thankful I am…This money will help greatly with additional food costs, childcare, and winter clothes for the girls – normally Colorado waits until January to snow like crazy, but this last week made it clear that the girls need snow gear. We were not prepared for the sudden addition to our family and the financial burden just adds to the stress. Thank you so much for your generosity, this will greatly help with the additional bills. You don’t know what this means to us.”
Kim
Kim, a staff member at Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living, experienced a surprise financial hit when a tree branch took out part of her home’s roof. After the Foundation helped her pay the deductible on her homeowner’s insurance, she said “Thank you so much for the opportunity. I’ve been out of work due to shoulder pain and doctor’s request in order to heal properly, so coming up with the money needed to help cover the deposit has been difficult. With this we will finally be able to have the roofers come out and start the work. I want to thank you again.”
As you can see, the Stellar Living Foundation is actively improving the lives of hardworking senior living staff members, among many others. This is just one small part of what the Foundation is doing. We also donate to local communities and organizations like The Alzheimer’s Organization, and work to employ individuals with intellectual disabilities through our Milo’s Creamery locations. Your inspiring donations truly help us make a bigger difference in the lives of more people in need. Thanks to your support, we can expand our reach and say “yes” to more requests from those facing hardship. Join us in creating a better future together here.
