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A large group of older adults are seated around an arts table. On the table are plastic bags. The bags are used to make mats for people without homes
A group of residents gather regularly to make mats for people without homes. The group receives funding support thanks to the generous donors to the Goodwin Living Foundation.

Meet Our Donors

The Goodwin Living Foundation depends on generous support from donors who help make all of our programs possible. Every gift counts! In fiscal year 2022, 861 donors made gifts of $500 or less and those gifts totaled more than $242,480!

Many donors give because they have a connection to Goodwin Living. Often, they appreciate the care their family member or a friend has received, and they choose to give so others can receive the same quality of care. Or, residents who have called one of our Life Plan communities home may decide to create their legacy with a generous bequest or a planned gift.

A gift of any amount to the Goodwin Living Foundation helps contribute to all of our programs for residents and our employees. We’d like to introduce you to two people who have made a difference through their kind support.

Why Donors Give to the Goodwin Living Foundation

Watch this video to hear from some of our many generous donors. They share why they give and how they’ve personally benefitted from the generous support offered by the Goodwin Living Foundation.

Scroll through the stories below to learn the personal reasons these donors chose to give to the Goodwin Living Foundation.


Gwen Scheffel

Gwen Scheffel

Goodwin House Alexandria Resident

“When I first moved here in 2018, I had only a basic understanding of the many benefits of being a Goodwin Living Resident. Now, my knowledge of these benefits is deeper and continues to develop. I am proud to call Goodwin House Alexandria my home, and I feel that the people who live and work here are my extended family. Throughout the pandemic, the care provided by our health care team has been exceptional. The activities have been engaging and carefully thought out. I donate regularly to the Foundation because I am truly grateful for the quality of life here and for the faith-based principles that guide the decisions that are made to maintain and continually improve the entire organization.”

Read more of Gwen's story in our Annual Report!

Ulric and Diana Berard

Ulric and Diana Berard with their dog Tasha

Ulric and Diana Berard

The View Alexandria Residents

“Kindness, generosity and understanding towards each other reflects an encompassing worldview that reinforces all of our well-being. 

Here at The View Alexandria , residents and staff from all over this planet have needs and strengths to contribute and share. We are fortunate to be able to recognize what the staff give to us and share our own bounty to the benefit of all.  

We encourage everyone to support the Goodwin Living Foundation for the betterment of all those in the Goodwin Living community.”

Read more testimonials like these in our Annual Report!

Raymond Anderson

Raymond Anderson

Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads Team Member

“I was retired and bored and my wife suggested that I find something worthwhile to do, so I sought to become a driver at GHBC.  I consider it to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.  Being here has enriched my life greatly.  When my wife passed, the love and support I received from so many here helped me get through some difficult days.  It is truly a blessing to be part of such a loving and caring organization as GHBC.  Now, I come to serve and hope to make blessings in other people’s lives.  I also give back by donating to the Foundation in order to support the wonderful residents and my fellow team members in so many meaningful ways.” 

Read more of Raymond's story in our Annual Report!

Linda Wallen

Linda Wallen and her loved ones.

Linda Wallen

Daughter of Former Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads Resident

“I know she [my mother] supported the Goodwin House charitable efforts during the years she lived there; I definitely consider my own contributions a legacy in her memory and in honor of the many caring employees, both then and now, who help provide a loving and welcoming environment for all the residents.”

Read more of Linda's story in our Annual Report!

Gwen Scheffel

Goodwin House Alexandria Resident

“When I first moved here in 2018, I had only a basic understanding of the many benefits of being a Goodwin Living Resident. Now, my knowledge of these benefits is deeper and continues to develop. I am proud to call Goodwin House Alexandria my home, and I feel that the people who live and work here are my extended family. Throughout the pandemic, the care provided by our health care team has been exceptional. The activities have been engaging and carefully thought out. I donate regularly to the Foundation because I am truly grateful for the quality of life here and for the faith-based principles that guide the decisions that are made to maintain and continually improve the entire organization.”

Read more of Gwen's story in our Annual Report!

Support Goodwin Living

We hope you’ll choose to continue the work others have begun by making a donation to our Foundation today. If you have any questions or would like to speak with a member of the Foundation team, please contact us


Together, we can make a very real difference in the lives of our employees and residents.

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