2015 Capital Campaign Founded in faith Driven by excellence The VISION lives on the christian village
Dear Friends: Fifty years ago, God moved in a phenomenal way when our ministry started with the vision of just a few men. We re again casting a vision for our ministry one of providing older adults options they ve never had in Logan County. And we expect God to again do amazing things. Our plan is to expand the ministry of The Christian Village to include a 12-room assisted living Garden Villa for memory care residents. We ll also be adding a new Rehab-to-Home wing which will have state-of-the-art therapy equipment as well as a spa-like atmosphere. We will renovate Hope Hall in the nursing home to add private and semi-private rooms, and also update our independent living garden homes and apartments. We re excited to provide options that don t currently exist in our area. And you can be part of it! Participating in our Vision capital campaign is a magnificent way to make a difference in the lives of people in our community for decades to come. Won t you prayerfully consider getting involved? Jo Hilliard, Administrator The Christian Village Founded in faith - Driven by excellence
Our mission We exist to honor God by providing a continuum of excellent care and support services, primarily for older adults. Remaining faithful to our mission means providing our residents quality care in an exceptional setting. Our history Labeled a demonstration of Christian concern in brick-and-mortar terms, The Christian Nursing Home opened in 1965 with 48 beds. It was the first nursing home of what would become Christian Homes, Inc. More beds were added over the years, along with memory care. In the 1970 s, garden homes for independent residents were added, followed by senior apartments in the Congregate Building in 1984. With its diverse housing options, the name was changed to The Christian Village. Quality care Quality, compassionate care has always been the goal on the campus. As an early newsletter so appropriately explained, The home must excel both in the quality of the nursing service it renders and in the atmosphere that is present. So often, the home atmosphere is just as important as...the quality of nursing care. Over the years, The Christian Village has been blessed by the partnership with countless people who believe in, contribute to and celebrate our extraordinary ministry.
What never changes Our motivation for caring The basis of care at The Christian Village is a desire to honor God by valuing every person created in His image, regardless of his or her situation in life. Our support for every resident isn t just a job it s a calling from God. Our focus on holistic care The Christian Village remains committed to meeting our residents physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Our dedicated, highly-trained staff work as a team to provide quality care. Chaplains provide Sunday services, Bible studies and words of comfort for residents and their families. Our volunteers More than 200 volunteers add another level of tender loving care for residents. They bless our residents and, in turn, our residents bless them. Hugs, smiles and meaningful conversations happen every day at The Christian Village. What always changes The ways of providing excellent care We keep up with innovations in medicine, technology and living areas - all of which have changed dramatically since The Christian Village opened 50 years ago. What was a luxury becomes standard As Christian Homes first campus, The Christian Village has undergone numerous renovations to upgrade what we provide residents. The need to expand Today s residents expect excellent care and modern accommodations to meet their needs as their healthcare changes. Founded in faith - Driven by excellence
The next chapter in our ministry To continue to meet the needs of older adults in the Lincoln area, it s vital to have new investment in The Christian Village, the only Christian senior living community here. Expansion to strengthen our ministry The Christian Village is being expanded to provide a full continuum of care for residents - which will make it the only such community in Logan County. This will allow residents to remain on the campus even if their healthcare needs change. The Christian Village Expansion New Garden Villa New Rehab-to-Home Wing Nursing Home New Entrance Independent Living Apartments 7th Street The expansion includes several significant construction projects: an Assisted Living Garden Villa, a new Rehab-to- Home Wing, renovation of Hope Hall and a new entrance and lobby to the nursing home. Also, the independent living apartments and garden homes will be updated. Seventh Street will be permanently closed to allow the nursing home and Rehab-to-Home wing to be connected.
A dedicated wing for Rehab-to-Home guests This attractive new Rehab-to-Home wing will provide transitional care for guests who want to restore abilities they lost after an injury, illness or surgery. It will feature 20 private rooms, each with a private bathroom. The Rehab-to-Home area also will have its own dining room. In addition to the new rooms for Rehab-to-Home guests, a new state-of-the-art therapy gym will be built to accommodate both shortterm guests and long-term residents. Physical, occupational and speech therapy will be offered. With the new wing and therapy gym, Rehab-to-Home guests will be able to better experience our supportive and encouraging environment on their road to recovery. Founded in faith - Driven by excellence
New Assisted Living Garden Villa A new concept in Assisted Living, this stand-alone Garden Villa will feature 12 private rooms, each with a private bathroom. It is designed for individuals needing memory care who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle but require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication reminders. These residents will be able to remain active but also be safe. Residents will each have personal care assistance based on their individualized care plans. This roomy 12-bedroom house will feature common areas including kitchen, dining, family room, game/activity/computer room, laundry and beauty salon. With the addition of the Garden Villa for assisted living residents, The Christian Village will be able to provide a full continuum of care on our campus. Residents will be able to rest assured that they ll be able to remain here no matter what level of care they require.
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Renovation of Hope Hall ; new nursing home entrance and lobby Hope Hall (100 wing) will be renovated to have private rooms, along with private bathrooms, for long-term skilled nursing residents. The upated Hope Hall will give residents the option to have a private or semi-private room, with a private bathroom. This will complement the quality, compassionate care provided to those residents by our staff. A spacious new entrance and lobby also will be added to the nursing home to make more room for family members and volunteers who visit. Renovation of Independent Living Apartments and Garden Homes Our garden homes and independent living apartments, built decades ago, are due for upgrades. These will include: New raised toilets & vanities in bathrooms Bathtub conversions New kitchen cabinets in Garden Home cottages Redesign of apartments to a more open concept Replacement of outdated lighting fixtures The garden homes and apartments provide our independent living residents the opportunity to enjoy an active lifestyle with an array of opportunities for socializing and companionship. Residents can experience peace of mind, without the worry of home maintenance or lawn care. Founded in faith - Driven by excellence
We need your help to improve our residents lives through these projects To expand The Christian Village campus to serve our residents, we need your help. Here are the estimated costs for the planned projects. Rehab-to-Home wing $3.5 million Assisted Living Garden Villa $1.2 million Renovation of Hope Hall $375,000 Renovation of independent living apts and garden homes $675,000 Already friends of our ministry have committed to participating in The Christian Village Vision campaign. Please prayerfully consider how the Lord would have you be involved. Your three-year pledge or one-time gift will make a difference in the lives of many older adults in the Lincoln area. Construction is expected to begin in 2015, which is The Christian Village s 50th anniversary year.
How can you be involved? You can help expand the community of compassion at The Christian Village with your gift to the Vision capital campaign. Please prayerfully consider participating with a one-time gift or a three-year pledge. You can use the enclosed reply card to mail in with your gift or pledge. Or mail your check, with Vision on the memo line, to: The Christian Village, 1507 Seventh Street, Lincoln, IL 62656. Online giving is available at www.chigift.org. Or, you can contact Jeff Hills, Vice-President of Development, at 217-732-5164, or Terry Davis, Special Gifts Director, at 217-732-5151, to discuss your gift or pledge. All gifts to The Christian Village are tax-deductible. Please also keep this expansion project in your prayers, asking the Lord to bless our efforts to meet the needs of current and future residents. You can help write the next chapter of The Christian Village history through your gift. Founded in faith - Driven by excellence
Naming Opportunities Your name, or that of a loved one, can be memorialized with these naming opportunities. Garden Villa Building $500,000 Living Room & Dining Room $ 50,000 Kitchen $ 50,000 Spa $ 15,000 Private Room (12) $ 10,000/each Library $ 10,000 Landscaping $ 10,000 Laundry Room $ 5,000 Hair Salon $ 5,000 Rehab-to-Home wing Wing/Building $1 million Therapy Gym $250,000 Dining Room $ 30,000 Therapy equipment & Accessories $ 25,000 Spa $ 15,000 Living Room $ 10,000 Private room (20) $ 10,000/each Hope Hall Renovation New Entrance & Lobby $100,000 Private Room (15) $ 10,000/each Semi-private Room (6) $ 7,500/each All gifts or pledges of $1,000 or more will be recognized on our donor wall in the main lobby.
The Christian Homes difference Communities of compassion The Christian Village is one of 13 campuses of Christian Homes, Inc., which has senior living communities in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa. The Christian Homes approach to every resident is relational, not institutional we are communities of compassion. Our focus goes beyond basic care. In the course of everyday life with our residents, we form endearing relationships by honoring and nurturing each one of them. Our motivation for caring comes from our conviction that every person is made in the image of God and is equally valued by Him. Regardless of the resident s need failing physical health, dementia, assistance with daily tasks, rehabilitation or enjoying their retirement years while living independently all receive the same compassionate care. Ways we express our compassion The physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our residents are equally important. These needs include quality healthcare, a sense of community, Biblically-based encouragement and financial assistance for skilled nursing residents. We place people in the lives of our residents to provide extraordinary compassionate care. Our Christian administrators and dedicated staff treat our residents, their families and each other the way they them- Founded in faith - Driven by excellence
selves wish to be treated. They often go the extra mile to meet a special need or offer words of encouragement. Our chaplains provide Sunday services, Bible studies, memorial services and words of comfort for residents, their families and the staff. We provide excellent, quality care for our residents and operate in an ethical, God-honoring manner. Christian Homes strives to provide best practices in healthcare, innovative technology and the up-to-date facilities residents expect. Over the years, Christian Homes has responded to the needs of older adults by expanding from skilled nursing care to offer independent living, assisted living, memory care and rehab-to-home. The expansion of The Christian Village will include all these offerings to allow our residents to remain on our campus even if their healthcare needs change. Our senior living community will be the only one in Logan County to offer the full continuum of care for residents.... in my old age, don t set me aside. Don t abandon me when my strength is failing. Psalm 71:9
Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the Vision capital campaign? The Vision capital campaign will raise funds to expand The Christian Village to provide a full continuum of care for residents. This will allow residents to remain on the campus even if their healthcare needs change, making it the only such community in Logan County. 2. What expansion at The Christian Village is planned? The expansion includes several significant construction projects: an Assisted Living Garden Villa, a new Rehab-to- Home Wing, renovation of Hope Hall and a new entrance and lobby to the nursing home. Also, the independent living apartments and garden homes will be updated. 3. How much will it cost? The Rehab-to-Home wing will cost $3.5 million; the Assisted Living Garden Villa will be $1.2 million; the renovation of Hope Hall and the new entrance will cost $375,000 and renovation of the independent living apartments and garden homes will be $675,000. 4. How can I be involved? You can participate in the Vision campaign with a three-year pledge, or a one-time gift. We need your help to make this vision a reality. Please consider a gift to help provide new options for The Christian Village residents. the christian village a community of compassion 1507 Seventh Street o Lincoln, Illinois 62656 o 217-732-2189 www.thechristianvillage.org Founded in faith - Driven by excellence