The Now and Forever Campaign is a permanent campaign effort to benefit our residents in every phase of their journey with us. It gives our supporters the benefit of seeing the impact of their gift in their lifetime while ensuring that their generosity leaves a meaningful legacy for the future. This campaign entails a five-year pledge and/or yearly donation to VLH, during which the donor’s annual contribution will transition from supporting our Unrestricted General Fund (Now) to supporting our VLH Resident Endowment Fund (Forever).
The Luther Crest Fund is a campaign to raise funds to continue facility renovations and programs for Luther Crest Facility and Luther Crest Residents in New Market, VA. Located in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Luther Crest offers 39 secure, rent-subsidized apartment homes to people age 62 and over, and mobility-impaired people of all ages. Efficiency and one-bedroom apartments are available in addition to apartments designed for mobility-impaired residents.
Brandon Oaks Resident Endowment Fund
The Resident Endowment Fund at
Brandon Oaks assures that qualified
residents will receive continued support
when their income and assets are no
longer sufficient to pay their monthly
service fees and other living expenses,
through no fault of their own. The
endowment is supported by gifts
from residents, families, friends and
churches.
The Brandon Oaks Scholarship Fund awards college and trade school scholarships to selected Brandon Oaks high school employees who are in need of financial support to pursue their education. All donations are used directly for scholarships which go directly into the awarded students accounts at their college or trade school. Scholarships are awarded in the spring to the selected students to be used in the following school year/term.
Brandon Oaks Music-Arts From the Heart Fund
The Brandon Oaks Music Fund "Friends of The Piano" is a campaign that will provide funds needed to develop and sustain a robust music series on the campus of Brandon Oaks. Phase One of the Music Fund will involve the purchase of a concert quality piano to be used during the monthly programs. For details about the series contact Julee Goodman, Dir. of Development, at (540) 283-8783
Brandon Oaks NRC & Memory Support Center
Please donate to the Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (NRC) and Memory Support Center. The NRC provides skilled, long-term nursing care, short and long-term rehabilitation and secured Memory Care for seniors in the community. Donations to this fund assist with life enriching programs and facility upgrades that directly impact the seniors we serve. If you are interested in naming opportunities or would like to consider a legacy gift contact the Director of Development, Julee Goodman, at 540.283.8783. Thank you.
Virginia Lutheran Homes Chaplaincy Fund
The Virginia Lutheran Homes Chaplaincy Fund will ensure that the Chaplaincy services and benefits will continue for years to come for the residents of Brandon Oaks, Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Luther Crest and Luther Manor. The Chaplaincy Program at Virginia Lutheran Homes is an essential part of our holistic approach to resident care and comfort. Through the program, we offer the services of two full-time chaplains to residents and their families. Pastors Bob Ward and Kathleen Miko are ordained pastors of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and serve under a Letter of Call of the Synod Council of the Virginia Synod, ELCA.