A foundation of generosity and compassion

Established in 1989, the Goodwin Living Foundation was built on a core value of philanthropy, and has passionately carried our mission forward ever since.

How donors make a difference

Our foundation depends on the generosity of our team members, residents, their loved ones, corporations and foundations to continue our mission to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. From our efforts to improve Brain Health to our Citizenship Application Fee Program to Loan Repayment for our team to our unique and innovative music therapy program and more, we’ve continued to find new ways to carry out our mission in collaboration with our board of directors.  We couldn’t be more grateful for all their contributions we received last year.

All gifts received in the fundraising year of 2024 totaled $4,818,470.

Goodwin Living Foundation Programs

Programs built of purpose and passion

Our foundation-supported programs make Goodwin Living a kinder, better place to live and work. We provide assistance to residents, employees and those in hospice.

Resident Programs

The Goodwin Living Foundation is grateful to serve Goodwin Living residents through confidential financial support. Since we welcomed our first resident in 1967, Goodwin Living has never asked someone to leave because they have exhausted their financial resources through no fault of their own. We are able to keep this commitment to residents and their families, thanks to our Resident Support Fund, which is fully funded by the Goodwin Living Foundation.

Employee Programs

Our mission is about supporting our team members as much as it is the people we serve. Through gifts to the Team Member Support Fund, we empower team members to grow professionally and personally, and in turn, they ensure the well-being of every member of our community. Our Team Member Support Fund also includes the Goodwin Living Citizenship Program, which offers team members grants to cover the costs of application fees to become a U.S. Citizen. Additionally, we offer educational support and grants for team members who face unexpected financial hardships.

Hospice Fund

Financial obstacles often prevent someone from seeking and receiving care when they need it most. Through the Hospice Fund, the Goodwin Living Foundation is able to remove these obstacles so that our hospice team can provide care and comfort to anyone who needs it. The Hospice Fund also supports alternative therapies that go above and beyond traditional hospice care. Goodwin Hospice aims to approach each person we serve holistically, providing benefits such as music therapy, art therapy, massage therapy, end-of-life doulas and visits from Threshold Choir singers.

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Why donors give to the Goodwin Living Foundation

In this video, our donors share why they give and how they’ve personally benefited from the Goodwin Living Foundation.

Ways to give

The Goodwin Living Foundation depends on the generosity from people like you to make all of our programs possible. We gratefully accept donations in many forms and work to make it as easy as possible. To explore all the ways you can give, visit our full site.