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A NEWSLETTER BY LIFESPIRE OF VIRGINIAFive Communities. One Vision.CommunityMattersFive communities.One Vision.Where Faith, Wellness,and Community Flourish.LifeSpireLiving.org2019 Annual Report1
From our PresidentCommunity Matters2018CONTENTSCOMMUNITY MATTERSA LifeSpire of forVirginiaPublicationtransformationLifeSpireApril – June 2020, Vol. 6, No. 2was a year ofof Virginia. Construction at The Culpeperand Lakewood continued. Renovationswere ongoing atCEO & PRESIDENT:Cook on a newThe Chesapeake, and The GlebeJonathanbroke called The Chaplick Center.Fromthe President03VICEPRESIDENTOFIn late 2018, the State of t Home,” Resultsa membership-basedprogram that allows& PUBLIC RELATIONS:healthy, active adults living at hometo age in place.Peter Robinsonprobinson@lifespireliving.orgAffiliated withLakewood,at Home is the firstBenevolentAssistance06Lakewoodcontinuing care at home program in the Richmond area.VICE PRESIDENT OF VBHJ.T. Edwards LegacyFOUNDATION:07In 2018, we also launched the 30/40program for CertifiedSocietyJodi LeonardNursing Assistants at The Glebe. jleonard@vbh.orgCNAs in The Glebe’sskilledRollnursingarea workHonorof Donors08six hours and get paid for eight.As a result of this program, the clinicaloutcomes forour .orgresidentsimproved dramatically.GivingBackhaveTo Our10CommunitiesBOARD OF TRUSTEESThe VBH Foundation continues toLIFESPIREprovide traditionalMr. James Bales Newport Newsbenevolence for residents and strengthenprograms for ourRev. Herbert O. Browning, Jr. MidlothianTributeGivingstaff, suchas our employeefund and employee20 educationRev. Daniel Carlton Vice Chair Culpepercrisis fund.Dr. Valerie Carter Smith RichmondConsolidatedMr. R. Scott Cave Chair RichmondFinancially, we again finished2018“in the black,”22Dr. Tiffany Franks DanvilleFinancial Statementsallowing us to look for more wayswe cangiveback toRev. NelsonHarris Roanokeresidents and staff.Mr. R. Craig Hopson, Esq. MidlothianMr. Michael E. Keck Mt. Pleasant, S.C.Again, thank you for your patienceinSara2018as theprocessMrs.Marchello Hamptonof transforming our communities Mr.continued.We Jr.continueRobert L. Musick, RichmondtoSamuel G. andOakey,hope.III Roanokelook forward to a future filled withMr.promiseMISSIONEmpowering individualswith choices inpurposeful livingVISIONVibrant living wherefaith, wellness andcommunity tegrityPeace of MindInnovationJoyMrs. Susan C. Rucker MidlothianMr. MatthewScott Chesterfield— Jonathan Cook, LifeSpire PresidentandCEOMr. Michael Smith Myrtle Beach, S.C.Mr. J. Robert Yeaman, III CulpeperLIFESPIRE OF VIRGINIA3961 Stillman ParkwayGlen Allen, VA 23060Web: lifespireliving.orgFacebook: LifeSpireLivingTwitter: @lifespireliving804-521-9214Contents copyright 2020 byLifeSpire of Virginia. All rightsreserved. Send permission requeststo hsmith@lifespireliving.org.2LifeSpire Annual ReCommunity Matters is published four times per year by LifeSpire ofVirginia. Editorial submissions are welcome. Please send queries toHillary Smith. Submissions may be edited for length, style, contentand clarity.LifeSpire of Virginia operates five unique continuing care retirementcommunities throughout Virginia: The Culpeper in Culpeper, The Glebein Daleville, The Chesapeake in Newport News, Lakewood At Home,and Lakewood in Richmond. Each community welcomes and supportspeople of all backgrounds in a faith-based family atmosphere.
Five Communities. One Vision.From ourPresidentJonathan Cook2019 marked the culmination of several transformative projectsfor LifeSpire of Virginia. While there are many new spaces andcontinued construction, our growth is mostly about servingothers. More importantly, providing our residents, membersand team members with choices in purposeful living. In 2019,through our new spaces, increased occupancy, commitmentto wellness, dining, hospitality and our Lakewood at Homeprogram, we expanded our mission of service to nearly 16%more seniors than the previous year.We have continued to serve those who can no longer providefor themselves. This past year we offered almost 1.2 million insubsidized care for residents. Now we are also using investmentearnings to support spiritual life programs at each campus. Aswe continue to build upon solid operations, we are going tocontinue to look for ways to expand our social accountabilityprograms.Once again, the company exceeded expectations on thefinancial front. This has allowed us to dream big and build onthe projects we completed at the end of the decade. On thehorizon is a new cottage project at The Culpeper that will expandour independent living options. We are working to update theoriginal buildings at Lakewood to a more modern aesthetic. Withthe early success of the Lakewood At Home program, we areexploring expanding that to other areas of the state and lookingto begin a home care program as well. The Chesapeake willcontinue its interior renovations and discussions are underwayregarding an expansion to The Glebe’s independent living.ual Report 3Ourorganization and mission will continue to grow with a longterm perspective that will balance fiscal discipline and marketdriven programs and services. With resident and memberinvolvement paired with our commitment to excellent care, I amcertain we will succeed.As we enjoy our new spaces and embark on new journeys ofgrowth, we hope to have your continued support. Here’s to newbeginnings in a new decade. We appreciate your energy andgenerosity.There were 12 stained glasswindows in the original buildingat The Culpeper—one largewindow behind the altar and11 side windows. When the newbuilding was completed, the VBHFoundation team wanted to ensurethe windows were preserved. Thelarge window and four of the sidewindows are in the new chapel. Thiswindow was donated to CulpeperBaptist Church and was installedMarch 23, 2020. The remainingwindows are being preserved forfuture use.“It was an honor to bestow a pieceof our history to Culpeper BaptistChurch, honoring the faith, missionand promise to take care of ourseniors. These roots were plantedby Dr. J.T. Edwards in formingVirginia Baptist Homes,” saidVirginia Baptist Homes FoundationVice President Jodi Leonard.Jonathan Cook, LifeSpire President and CEO3
Community MattersFundraising Results 1,136,863was raised in 2019from a diverse portfolioof donors.Estates &Trusts 491,377Individuals 465,532Businesses 73,152Churches 47,014Associations,Foundations &Organizations 59,788Total963Provided Supportfor Benevolenceand Special ProjectsDONORS4 1,136,863Donor CircleNo. DonorsTotal Gift Amt. 1 to 999814 189,886 1,000 to 9,999130 272,563 10,000 to 49,99913 217,073 50,000 6 457,341
Five Communities. One Vision.Scholarship recipients Julie Waltonand Mujinga KapangaLifespire EmployeeEducation FundLifeSpire’s mantra of “Faith. Wellness. Community.”represents an unwavering commitment to residents’well-being and health, contentment, independence, andsafety. The same principles apply to LifeSpire employeesthrough the Employee Education Fund. The Fund providesfinancial assistance for higher education and updatedtraining or certification for specialized skillsets. Tuitionreimbursement toward a degree or certification is awardedto staff and college scholarships are awarded to staff ortheir children or grandchildren.During 2019, the VBH Foundation awarded 13,500 ineducation fund support to 14 individuals.LifeSpire EmployeeCrisis FundLifeSpire understands that employees are sometimes facedwith an unexpected crisis that can result in an immediatefinancial need. Natural disasters like house fires or floods,life threatening illnesses or injuries, or any unforeseencatastrophic occurrence can cause financial hardship.The Employee Crisis Fund is intended to assist qualifiedemployees who are facing one of these circumstances. Itcan provide immediate assistance to help the employeecope with the financial aspects of the crisis situation.During 2019, the VBH Foundation awarded 6,500 infinancial assistance to staff in crisis.A Passion for Caringfor Those in NeedMujinga Kapanga was awarded aLifeSpire scholarship.After testing the waters as a pharmacytechnician, Mujinga took a position inhuman resources at Lakewood beforetransitioning to her current role ofadmissions coordinator. In interacting withteam members and residents, she realizedher true passion is to become a nurse. Sheis currently pursuing her associate degree innursing at John Tyler Community College.During the COVID-19 pandemic, LifeSpireemployees were given the opportunity tovolunteer to be temporary nurse aides tosupport nursing staff. Mujinga signed upright away, putting her health and safety onthe line to care for Lakewood’s residents.When expressing her gratitude to thefoundation, Mujinga said, “It was an honorto be chosen. It felt like I had a community ofpeople helping me and cheering me along. Ican’t say enough about how much supportI get. There are so many staff members andresidents who ask me how I’m doing andoffer me encouraging words of wisdom andpieces of advice. The scholarship has reallymade me feel like part of the LifeSpire andLakewood community. It’s been a gift to seehow supportive our community is.”5
Community Matters2019 Benevolence58 RESIDENTS RECEIVED SUPPORTTO PAY FOR CARE-BASED EXPENSES IN 2019.10%88%67%OVER AGE 100WOMENBAPTIST40%72%62%AGED 90-99WIDOWSLIVE IN ASSISTED LIVING,MEMORY SUPPORT, ORHEALTH CARE 1,173,050in Benevolent Assistance Provided in 2019Community Awarded# residentspercentageLakewood 687,8513153% 93,80859% 263,4201424% 127,971814%ChesapeakeCulpeperGlebe6
“Five Communities. One Vision.While I never thought that I wouldbe a recipient of benevolent care, Ifeel so grateful that people just likeme care enough about others to givewhat they can. I now live with peaceof mind and dignity.A grateful LifeSpire residentas of December 31, 2019Formed in 1996, the J.T. Edwards (JTE) Society honors thosewho have included LifeSpire, the VBH Foundation, or one of our four communities in their estate plans. Bequests, charitablegift annuities, trusts, and gifts of life insurance or retirement accounts are the most common ways that JTE members providebenevolent support for LifeSpire residents. We celebrate 71 generous individuals and couples who have chosen to createtheir own legacy to help others at LifeSpire!Marjorie ArnoldBarbara J. BegorMartha A. BledsoeRuth BokunCurtis and Dee BrookingJacquelyn K. BrooksBert and Rose BrowningMontgomery CaleJeannette CantrellFloyd T. Clark, Jr.Hilary and Gina ClaypoolCarolyn R. CoffmanJonathan and Barbara CookRobert and MargaretCopenhaverAlbert and Anne daCostaCarole A. EdwardsEmily W. FitzgeraldAudrey GuildJ. Ellis HallNelson and Cathy HarrisMonica HilleryR. Craig andSharon W. HopsonAlice J. HurstFrances W. IngramPeyton and Nancy JeffersonDonald and Peggy JohnsonL. Ralph Jones, Jr.Michael and Joan KeckMaurice C. LawMary E. LigonThomas and Elizabeth MabeGuy and Vivia MattoxJoyce G. McCallJoy M. McNabbRachael D. MothenaBarbara W. MurphyMargaret J. OliverMarie C. PiperDoris S. PritchardHunter and Mary RigginsRandall and Linda RobinsonPeter and Myra RobinsonBonnie SheltonMary K. SmallAnn Ruckman SmithWilliam and Beula SpragueLaVora M. SprinkleElizabeth A. StevensonPresley and GladysThompsonViolet C. VarnerRobert and Julia WeikleJacquelin A. WerbRomona P. Williams18 anonymous donorsJ.T. Edwards Society Legacy GiftsIn 2019, 40 donors made their ultimate gift to LifeSpire through estate planning. Some created a trust that providesincome every year to support benevolence and our communities. Others gave through bequests. These generousexpressions of faith humble us. While their passing saddens us, we remember the way they lived – with love andkindness for others.Hatcher Broadus and ThermaValentine Baxter Living TrustWilliam Hirst Bell andAnnie Lee Bell Memorial FundInez Duff Bishop Charitable TrustAlma P. Bryan TrustCulpeper Endowment FundAlton Carlton Elder TrustJohn W. and Ruth B. Elmore TrustDavid J. & Edith Evans TrustStanford L. Fellers, Jr. Memorial TrustMr. and Mrs. R. E. Graves TrustEdward Russell Gray Memorial FundWoodford B. Hackley Trust FundJohn T. & Mamie Harris TrustLaura J. Harris TrustLizzie Harvey TrustCharlie Hatchel Living Trust FundSamuel W. Holdcroft Trust FundIra C. and Bertha Johns Hopkins &Nancy Hopkins Bryan FundC. Kenneth Horner TrustMary B. Hudson Trust FundOra Jones TrustYvonne Stewart Kelly FundAlice Ruth and Willie Parr Lewis TrustMr. and Mrs.Wilbur Jason LyttleLiving Trust FundCatherine H. Mahoney TrustEstate of Lois MahoneyLloyd C. and Ruth C. Moore TrustEstate of Elizabeth A. NalleyEmily C. Ramstetter TrustJames M. and Ida F. Rose TrustWaller J. Rucker andSallie M. Rucker TrustLoraine Russell TrustEstate of Garner T. Schillinberg TrustJ. Robert Stiff Memorial TrustHubert T. Thornhill TrustRobert A Treakle TrustJames T. Tunstall TrustEstate of Thomas Bernard WhalenGeorgia T. Witt Fund1 Anonymous Donor7
Community Matters2019 Annual DonorsSincere appreciation to every donor! Whether your gift provided comfort and security toseniors in need through benevolence, or supported a special project or employee fund, youmade a difference and touched the lives of the entire LifeSpire family.LEADERSJacquelyn K. BrooksDanford E. CantnerJonathan and Barbara CookCarole A. EdwardsRay and Ann FisherEd and Jo Anne FoudriatFrank J. Fritz †Susan Hurt GittAudrey GuildAnne GullenINDIVIDUALSAnnette M. AcreeKarla and Clifton AdairNancy B. AdamsMichele AkersSharon AkersJohn and Mary-MargaretAlbertellaChickie AlexanderNorma AlschbachDonald and Margaret AltmanSarah AmickTia AskewChristopher A. Astle, Jr.Katharine AustinMary E. BabbMary BabbittBruce A. Baber andMary Jane PeakeRex BaderFred and Ann BagwellAnnette BaileyLola BaileyParis Bain †James and Diane BalesLisa BallardPhilip and Shari BarberFrank and Rebecca BarnesLaura BarnesSuzanne BarnettRobert Bass8Robert and Shirley HouckDavid and Barbara HowellWerter H. Hurt, IIIDonald and Peggy JohnsonJoe and Peg KelleyJohn T. and Sandra KingMaurice C. LawThomas and Anita LovelaceCornelius and Mary McCormickJerry and Nancy McKnightDavid and Ann MillerJ. Malcolm and Mary MorrisMargie W. RaineyHunter and Mary RigginsHarry and Katherine RobsonWilliam and Betty † SimmsAnn Ruckman SmithGary and Jane StrebelJoseph Teefey and Judy CollinsJacquelin WerbMargaret D. WilliamsMs. Susan L. Williams2 Anonymous DonorsWilliam and Sara BatemanBetty Jo BatesVictor and Barbara BattaileDallas and Robin M. BattenWillard † and VirginiaBausermanSusan and John BeachBilly and Robbie BeasleyBetsy BeasleyBarbara J. BegorRichard and Diane BeldenBarbara BellKenneth BenjaminLydia Bien-AiseLawrence and Marie BiermannJohn and Lawanda BillingsleyKathleen BinczewskiDonald and Lynelle J. BishopFrankie BissetteEdwin and Catherine BittnerRichard and Anne BlabeyHeather BlackwellJoan BlackwellEvelyn BlakeMargaret BlankWilliam BlanksNorbert BlileyRichard and Martha BlockerHelen BloomWendy BohlingRuth BokunDavid and Allison BoldridgePaula M. BoltonBrenda BondAnmanat BoparaiAmy BortellStewart and Jean BowdenTwyman BowmanJennifer L. BoyengaRobert † and Martha BradshawWilliam and Connie BradshawRobert and Susan Bradshaw, Jr.Robert and Bonnie BranchLanny and Sara BrannerAlice BraswellSteven BrewerMalcolm and Carolyn BriggsAndrea BritoCurtis and Dee BrookingTonya BrownPatricia BrownNancy BrownR. Kent and Ann BrownWilliam BrownAllen and Charlotte BrownBert and Rose BrowningLatane and Anne BrughJohn and Nancy BuhlKeith BullockJohn R. BuntElizabeth BurfordHannah D. Burgess
Five Communities. One Vision.John BurgoyneJ. Russell and Ann BurtonJeff ButlerRobert and Linda ButlerJudith ByersKelsey CamireJeannette CantrellEssence CapateLily CarboneDaniel and Emily CarltonAudrey J. CarltonRamona CarrL. Gerald CarterElizabeth B. CartwrightJohn and Kay CaryR. Scott and Jill CaveRichard and Marlee CenkusWallace ChandlerStanley and June ChappellCathy ChappellDamon CharityAlice ChaseBradford and Beverly CherryElizabeth CherryBernice ChildressLaurie ChisholmFannie ChristianRaymond ChungNancy H. ClarkLaura ClarkeLouis and Kathy ClayFlorence S. ClayJames ClayKaren ClemonsClarence and Pauline ClodfelterKayla CloreJohn † and Dorothy CoffeyCarolyn R. CoffmanPamela C. ColeRichard ColeShannon ColemanWayne CollazoRon and Betty CollinsLou CookLarry CookeMelva CooperRosalyn CopelandJames and Gail CopelandRobert and MargaretCopenhaverSusan CowlingLasaundra Cox“The difference at LifeSpire is devoted andattentive nursing care – an important markerof a dedicated and talented nursing team.It is a great reassurance and relief that mymother is in such good hands.A grateful son of a LifeSpire residentElsie M. CoxAlison CregerDenise Crichton-ChagasThomas and GaybrookeCrittendenBetty CrottyWhit CrowellIgnacio and Barbara CruzAlbert and Anne daCostaShenan DanielsShelia DantzlerDwayne and Ellen D’ArdenneButch Davies and Marty MoonJoyce DavisBrenda DavisB.J. and Kathryn DavisBetty DavisJohn and Mary DavisJoan D. DawsonS. Wallace and Bonnie DawsonVera DeFreitasElizabeth DeisherRachel DelanoDarryl and Brenda DellisRichard and Donna DeLoriaBeth DeTullioHelene M. DeVriesChad DiChristinaIris DickersonHilda DiNardoMelissa DixonFrank and Zell DonniniDiana DowellRobert and Linda DozierSandra DriggersCarl DuddingAyleen DurrerMary EasterlingBrenda EastonStraughan EdwardsNancy R. ElliottEdith EllisRobert and Katherine EllisConnie ElmoreSharon EnglishMary EnscoreDaniel † and Marilyn EscaleraTania EtheridgeEthel Eure †H. Timothy EwingMs. Carolyn A. FaberKimora FabienGerald and Corliss FairclothSofie FalascoJohn † and Effie FarmerBeth FarrisPeggy FarthingGina FaulkLinda FeaganKay FerklerDonna FetrowJames FetterHerschel and Shirley FikeAnn FinkLarry and Wanda FischbachEmily W. FitzgeraldLinda FleshmanTiffany FloraMary K. FoleyJane Trevvett FordJoan ForrestBob and Melody FowlerJuanita FoxFrances FrancisTiffany FranksJackson FrayPreston FrayYvonne FrazierMadonna FrischCatherine M. Frostick9
Community MattersGiving Back To Our CommunitiesThe Culpeper donated299 staff hours, 2,108 resident hoursand 65,607 to charitable causes andpublic interests in 2019, including theSAFE Shelter for Women — a shelterthat provides support and advocacyto survivors of domestic violence andsexual abuse. The community donated 500 worth of furniture from the originalbuilding to the organization and 50 staffhours to move the donation.The Chesapeake donated847 staff hours, 484 resident hours and 53,325 to charitable causes and publicinterests in 2019, including a work studyprogram that allows special needsstudents at Poquoson High School toget real-world work experience withdining and resident services. Teammembers donated 30 work hours tothe program while the students spentmore than 200 hours working at thecommunity.10
Five Communities. One Vision.Social accountability is the extent to which a non-profit organizationresponds to the needs of the community surrounding it. In 2019, LifeSpirecommunities provided nearly 407,000 in financial support or fees waivedto a variety of charitable causes and public interests. Team membersprovided approximately 3,500 hours, and residents donated 6,390 hoursto community outreach initiatives. LifeSpire’s home office and the VBHFoundation gave 271 staff hours and 27,993 to various causes.The Glebe donated 1,756 staffhours, 410 resident hours and 95,041to charitable causes and public interestsin 2019, including the American CancerSociety. Residents and team membersparticipated in a Relay for Life event thatresulted in a more than 2,100 donationand 10 hours of staff time.Lakewood donated 346 staffhours, 3,388 resident hours and 164,613to charitable causes and public interestsin 2019 including to a donation of a vanto a local family in need of assistance withtransporting a child with
nursing at John Tyler Community College. During the COVID-19 pandemic, LifeSpire employees were given the opportunity to volunteer to be temporary nurse aides to support nursing staff. Mujinga signed up right away, putting her health
