Landis Communities is currently experiencing a budget shortfall. Your gift by June 30 will help erase the shortfall and ensure older adults get the care and services they need. Your help is needed, and your gift makes a difference in the life of an older adult!
Including Landis Communities in your legacy plan as a beneficiary of your will is a wonderful way to ensure older adults can age in place. Contact Amanda Hickle, Director of Advancement, to discuss giving opportunities at 717.381.3584 or email ahickle@landis.org.
The Caring Fund Impact
Here is the story of one special resident who benefitted from the Caring Fund. Her name was Esther Kilgore. Esther & John Kilgore lived in Strasburg for many years. Reformed Mennonites, they participated in church activities, raised four boys, worked hard, and lived frugally. They grew and canned their own food, and Esther sewed all her own clothing. After moving to Landis Homes, and John’s death in 2007, Esther continued to live independently.
“Mom’s health began changing and she started wandering which culminated in a diagnosis of dementia. After several moves on campus, she settled in Lancaster House,” one of her sons, Ray Kilgore, said. In December 2018, Esther ran out of personal funds and began receiving assistance from the Caring Fund until she passed away in July 2020.
“She would have turned 99 years old in August. We are so thankful for the care she received even after running out of funds. If you can give to the Caring Fund, it’s worthwhile to do it,” Ray said.
