Consider a Charitable Gift Annuity…
Now May Be the Time
With a volatile stock market and decreasing interest rates on CDs,
now is a good time to consider a Charitable Gift Annuity.
This is a great way for a valued Greencroft Communities friend to:
Receive a very good, tax-favored return in this low interest rate environment.
Receive a current income tax deduction.
Reduce the size of your adjusted gross estate for federal estate tax purposes.
Make a meaningful contribution that will benefit Greencroft Communities.
A Charitable Gift Annuity is a combination of a gift to charity and an
annuity. For senior persons, annuity rates may be 8%, 9% or even higher.
Since part of the annuity payment is a tax-free return of principal, the
gift annuity may provide the annuitant with a substantial income. The
combination of partially tax-free income and the initial charitable deduction
makes this agreement quite attractive. And after all payments have been
made for the life of the annuitant, a favorite charity, such as Greencroft
Goshen, Greencroft Middlebury, Hamilton Grove or Southfield Village,
will benefit from the charitable gift.
With a Charitable Gift Annuity, it’s actually possible to do
well by doing good! Contact Matthew Lentsch, Director of
the Greencroft Foundation, at 574-537-4708 or your financial
adviser for more information.
Philanthropy in Action…Dreams to be Fulfilled
Greencroft Giving
Dreams do not become realities, unless partners come forward and help.
Volume 2, Issue 1
Spring 2008
Greencroft Giving is published
quarterly for donors and friends of
Greencroft Foundation. Printed in
the USA. Copyright © 2008 by
Greencroft Communities.
Editorial Team
Mark T. King, President/CEO
Jennifer L. Hayes, Vice President,
Marketing/Development
Jon Kauffmann-Kennel, Director of
Media and Public Relations
Matt Lentsch, Foundation Director
Jean Van Guilder, Foundation Assistant
Our Mission
Greencroft Foundation is committed
to creating a passion for Greencroft
Communities by educating donors about
charitable gift opportunities.
Greencroft Communities includes:
Greencroft Goshen, Goshen, Ind.
574-537-4000
Southfield Village, South Bend, Ind.
574-231-1000
Hamilton Grove, New Carlisle, Ind.
574-654-2200
Greencroft Middlebury, Middlebury, Ind.
574-825-6785
Greencroft at Home, Goshen, Ind.
574-537-4006
Greencroft Foundation, Goshen, Ind.
574-537-4708
Managed communities include:
Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village,
DeMotte, Ind. 219-987-7005
Suggestions? Requests? E-mail
us at [email protected].
Throughout our Greencroft Communities there are specific capital projects that will enhance the lives of seniors.
Some of these current projects for which we need contributions and friends to thoughtfully consider partnering
with us include:
New courtyard for Hamilton Grove’s “The Pointe” Assisted Living; approximate cost $45,000
The Pointe’s courtyard is in great need of a major renovation. The first phase of constructing new
sidewalks has been funded and completed. The second phase will include the addition of a fountain,
gazebo, benches, grassy areas, flower beds, garden areas, bird feeders and a major re-landscaping.
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New courtyard for Greencroft Goshen’s “Evergreen Place”; approximate cost $45,000
Greencroft Goshen’s Evergreen Place helps residents thrive by living independently with some
assistance. Major renovation of the Evergreen Place Courtyard is necessary in order for residents
to have a comfortable and attractive environment to come together and enjoy their surroundings.
Woodshop for Greencroft Middlebury; approximate cost $30,000
The addition of a woodshop on the Greencroft Middlebury campus will help to enhance the
lives of many residents. Our communities strive to provide opportunities for residents to
enjoy and explore their creative talents. A woodshop has been a dream of our Greencroft
Middlebury residents.
For more information about any of these projects contact
Matthew Lentsch at 574-537-4708.
®
PO Box 819
Goshen, IN 46527-0819
www.greencroft.org
Donations Turn
A Woodworking
Dream Into Reality
Teeing Off for Charity
Get Your Team Registered
Fullfilling Residents’ Dreams
Become a Partner
Leaving Your Legacy
Estate Planning Seminar
®
Spring 2008
Planning for Today, Tomorrow and Leaving a Legacy
The Greencroft Foundation invites you and a guest to an informative
Estate Planning Seminar.
These educational opportunities are designed to help empower you to
make wise decisions regarding your financial and retirement planning.
It will address the issues of how to organize, reposition, invest and/or gift
your wealth in a way that accomplishes your goals and objectives.
19th Annual Greencroft Foundation
Golf Benefit for The Thelma
A. Schrock Homestead Adult Day
Services Program
Monday, September 15, 2008
Elcona Country Club, Bristol, Ind.
The Estate Planning Seminars will be offered:
Tuesday, March 4 at 10:00 am at the Greencroft Goshen Senior Center
Tuesday, March 11 at 4:00 pm at the Southfield Village Community Room
Wednesday, March 19 at 4:00 pm at the Hamilton Grove Genesis Room
Wednesday, April 23 at 10:30 am at the Greencroft Middlebury Senior Center
Making Dreams Come True
A plain piece of wood is much like a dream. It awaits a vision. It awaits the means to unlock its potential.
With a creative woodworker and the right tools, that piece of ordinary wood can be turned into a thing
of use or beauty. Similarly, a dream fulfilled can provide opportunity and inspiration. Woodworking and
dreaming, when realized, honor those who envisioned the possibilities.
So it was that Greencroft
Communities, on a cold day
this past November, celebrated a
groundbreaking for an expanded
woodshop at Greencroft Goshen.
This dream come true is a wonderful
partnering of dreams and means, of
people coming together to provide
opportunities for residents to enjoy
and explore their creativity.
Several years ago resident Mervin
Swartzentruber submitted a proposal
as part of Greencroft Goshen’s
Dream program, where each year
a number of residents have an
unfulfilled dream realized. Mervin’s
dream was for a woodshop large
enough that anyone who wanted to
work in it could. Mervin was well
aware that the current woodshop
was not large enough to allow for
increased use and storage. He felt
that a larger woodshop would both
benefit current residents and draw
people to Greencroft.
But many dreams do not become
realities without others coming
forward to assist. In the case of this
dream it would require generous
Tee Off With Us
philanthropic contributions to
expand the woodshop. And that
partnership was enabled through
Greencroft Foundation.
Ivan Weaver was one of
Greencroft’s first administrators. He
tirelessly promoted the concept of a
caring and economical continuing
care living community. He and his
wife, Lois, also raised a houseful
of boys. And he greatly enjoyed
woodworking, something passed on
to all six boys.
Two of Ivan and Lois’ sons,
Dale and Gary Weaver, made a
very significant gift to support the
woodshop expansion. “Dad always
had a workshop wherever they lived,”
noted Dale. “He set one up in the
basement of Central Manor (now
Evergreen Place). He knew a lot
of people moving into Greencroft
would enjoy this activity too.”
The Weaver brothers knew the
woodshop at Greencroft Goshen was
well-equipped but too small. Dale
says when they were approached
about helping to enlarge it, “We
thought it was a great idea. It didn’t
take long to decide we wanted to
help support it.” They saw it as a
wonderful opportunity to honor their
parents through something their
father enjoyed.
The expansion of the woodshop
will double the space and allow more
residents to use it and for longer
periods of time, as they will not
have to take turns sharing the tight
quarters of the current shop.
The partners who came forward
to make this dream a reality
have given over $80,000 for the
expansion. They include Dale and
Karen Weaver, Gary and Barbara
Weaver, Myrl and Phyllis Nofziger,
John Jennings and others who
gave generously.
When complete, the expanded
woodshop will provide additional
creative opportunities for residents.
It will fulfill the dream of Mervin
Swartzentruber. And it will honor
the vision and leadership that Ivan
Weaver gave to Greencroft.
A dream, like a plain piece of
wood, needs vision and tools to
realize the possibilities.
On the cover: Mervin Swartzentruber works on a woodworking project at Greencroft Goshen’s woodshop. A new woodshop is in the works
thanks to the Greencroft Goshen Dream program. Above: Brothers Gary and Dale Weaver, who partnered with Greencroft Foundation,
turned one Greencroft Goshen resident’s dream of a new woodshop into reality.
We are pleased to partner with Jim Neff, a financial planner with MMA
Foundation, who will serve as the seminar facilitator. This is a great
opportunity to get answers from an expert in the field. And there is no
cost or obligation for attending this free informational seminar.
Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. Make plans
now to attend one of these seminars. To register or for more
information, call the Greencroft Foundation at 574-537-4708.
Mark your calendar now. Last year’s
golf benefit raised nearly $70,000 to
help ensure that people struggling
with dementia could continue to
receive adult day services—in a
safe and supportive environment
through The Thelma A. Schrock
Homestead—and to offer their
primary caregiver some respite time
from around-the-clock care. Our
goal is that no person needing this
type of care will be turned away due
to lack of finances.
“He enjoys the staff, the guests,
the many activities and outings that
are a part of his day there. He talks
about them with great fondness and
looks forward to his days spent at the
Homestead.”
– Family member of a Homestead client
If you would like a registration
form, please call Jean Van
Guilder at 574-537-4016,
or e-mail your request to
[email protected]
We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals and organizations who, in the period from September 1, 2007 –
December 31, 2007, made a contribution to the Greencroft Foundation in memory of or in honor of a loved one:
Greencroft Goshen
In Honor of:
Veronica Bruemmer
Anonymous
Jack and Priscilla Haynes
Helen Haynes
Greencroft Goshen
Homestead Staff
Robert and Mary Dieter
Harold and Marge Mitchell
Jennifer Mitchell
Victor and Marie Stoltzfus
Stuart and Shirley Showalter
In Memory of:
Lillian Benisek
Mary Benisek
John Benisek
George Benisek
Paul Benisek
Dale Bolton
Dennis and Mary Ellen Harris
Fredrick Bruemmer
Anonymous
Harriet Burkholder
Alice Martin and Jane Quilty
Kathryn Shantz
Betty Cagley
Jan André
Harley and Miriam Birky
James and Ruth Case
Stanley and Kelli Flory
Donald and Kathryne Foust &Family
Laurence Horst
Robert and Phyllis Kline
Alice G. Martin
Sue Rzepka
Patricia Shank
William Somers and
W. David Somers
Jack Washington
Elizabeth Christner
Maggie Glick
Eldon Clark
Norman and Charlotte Hostetler
Linda and James Ritchie
Gary and Marilyn Shank
Mavis Shank
R. Selwyn Copeland
Mildred Odchodnicky
Gerald J. Dunafin
Stephen and Jean Barton
Roland and Mary Behling
Wilkie and Betty Bush
John and Norma Gold
Raymond and Lura Hoover
Gary and Pamela Kling
Betty Muhlnickel
Ivan and Patricia Ronk
Lawrence and Lois Woodiwiss
Lucille M. Farrand
Stanley and Barbara Leedy
Family of Richard Frick
Richard Frick
Naomi Greenwalt
Janet and William Idema
Oliver G. Griffith
Anonymous
Fannie E. Haarer
David and Ann Haarer
Walter Harroff
Anonymous
Lawrence A. Hayes
Greencroft Corporate Office
Sandra Ibarra
Betty Miller
DeWayne J. Johns
Carol Miller
Mervin and Irma Kaufman
Phyllis Vandegrift
Don Landis
Alice Martin
Frances E. Lehman
Laurence Horst
Mose A. Mast
Laurence Horst
Eric and Kim Mumaw
Richard B. Matzke
Anne and Robert Stokvis
Jack McKeever
Alice G. Martin
Carol Miller
Patricia Shank
Carley J. Miller
Anonymous
Helen K. Miller
Calvary United Methodist
Church Choir
LeRoy and Harriet Miller
Harriett Carpenter
Malvin and Anna Miller
H. Francis and Eloise Schrock
Marner Miller
Myrl and Phyllis Nofziger
Kathryn Shantz
Mervin and Marilyn
Swartzentruber
Pauline Yoder
Richard and Barbara Yoder
William R. Miller
Emerson Andersohn
Marian Morehouse
Manor IV Residents
John Morehouse
Gladys Morningstar &
Dorthy Hart
Roy and Jean Rebbel
Marie E. Norris
Maxine Kauffman
Max L. Oesch
Faye Oesch
Marguerite Oplinger
Nancy Biasco
Sherman Robinson
Willowdean Schleining
Samuel (Joe) Schrock
Lauretta Schrock
JoAnn B. Sheley
Anonymous
John and Mildred E. Steiner
Laurence Horst
Mildred E. Steiner
Mervin and Marilyn
Swartzentruber
Vada Stoner
Anonymous
Earle A. Thomas
Kathy and Claude Brewton
John and Lois Fidler
Frances Jessup
Susan Kirkpatrick
Betty Kummeth
Nancy Lantz
Wilhelmina Lind
Rosealene Long
David Milbourn
Miriam Redsecker
Betty Springer
Joseph Springer and
Jo-Ann Brant
Marian Werner
Helen Thurn
Elbert and Marion Groves
Laurence Horst
Gary and Pamela Kling
Gladys Mease
Katherine Yutzy
J. Roy Valencourt
Carol J. Valencourt
Marian L. Wagner
John and Sharon Cripe
Richard and Ruth Hout
Patricia W. McKinney
Marion E. Weaver
Eugene Weaver
Dorothy M. Welty
Sharon Stauffer
Mary E. Wilmot
Patricia Keil
Hamilton Grove
In Memory of:
Hazel L. Anderson
Wayne Anderson
Esther Bearden
Barth and Helen Pollak
Southfield Village
In Honor of:
Cleda Norris
Paulette Vanooteghem
Lucile Sausaman
Richard Sausaman
Did you know?
For every dollar you give,100 percent
is used for the purpose intended. None
of your contributions to Greencroft
Foundation cover operational expenses.
Greencroft Foundation Gold Leaf Legacy Society
Purpose: The Greencroft Gold Leaf Legacy Society is intended to honor, memorialize and thank those friends of Greencroft who have left a
charitable/planned gift or a bequest to the Greencroft Foundation.
Membership: Membership in The Gold Leaf Legacy Society is open to all who wish to make a lasting gift, and there is no minimum
donation for club membership. These include gifts through wills, retirement plans and insurance policies, as well as life income and other
deferred gifts. Membership is voluntary and without obligation.
Eligibility: To become eligible for The Gold Leaf Legacy Society, a prospective donor informs Greencroft Foundation in writing that
Greencroft has been included in their estate plans. Please call Matthew Lentsch for more information at (574) 537-4708.
Gold Leaf Legacy Society Current Members:
Elizabeth and Darell Bowman
Alma Brubacher
Mabel Brunk
Agnes Cripe
Rod and Gwen Diller
Agda Farber
Craig and Connie Fulmer
Vera Galindo
Paul and Wilda Goering
Elbert and Marion Groves
Abram Hallman
Bob and Nancy Hawkins
Lois Holcomb
Laurence Horst
Melissa and Tracy Hughes
John Jennings
DeWayne and Gladys Johns
Vercoe and Berdean Jones
Laura Ann King
Hazel Kinzer
Isaac and Dorothy Kulp
Albert Lane
Russell Lehman
Helen Mann
Robert and Gail Martin
Patricia McKinney
Ruth Miller
Myrl and Phyllis Nofziger
Doris Oakes
Frieda Oetting
Mary Richey
Helen Rinehart
Ray and Romaine Sala
Paul Shank
Dick and Joe Snyder
Betty Springer
Burl and Rhoda Troyer
Ray and Ruth Tyson
Dale and Karen Weaver
Lois Weaver
Eugene Weaver
Allen and Marie Yoder
Ruth E. Yoder
Edith King Yoder
Gordon and Esther Yoder
Gene and Fern Yoder
Esther E. Yoder