Our Foundation

Giving

At ThriveMore, our mission comes to life through caring for residents, strengthening community and supporting caregivers. Generous gifts allow us to ensure older adults receive compassionate care, invest in innovative programs and environment, and empower the dedicated team members who serve them every day. Together, these commitments create communities where residents, families and caregivers can truly thrive.

Caring for Older Adults. Strengthening Communities. Supporting Caregivers.

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Build a Legacy With Us

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Supporting Our

Caregiving Family

Medicine From the Heart is a program dedicated to ensuring that no one has to choose between their health and their finances. Through the generous support of our donors and community partners, we provide life-saving medications to individuals and families who simply cannot afford them. Your giving makes this possible.

Team

Members

Kevin Cook

Chief Development Officer

kcook@thrivemorenc.org

Stephanie M. Shaffer,

Manager of Chaplaincy and Faith Relations

sshaffer@thrivemorenc.org

John Bryant

Development Operations and Stewardship Manager

jbryant@thrivemorenc.org

Zaria Boozer

Leadership Gift Officer

zboozer@thrivemorenc.org

Our Focus

Impact Areas

supporting older adults in need

At ThriveMore, we believe that no resident should have to leave their home or go without care because of financial hardship. Philanthropic support helps provide entrance fee assistance, and monthly financial assistance for current and prospective residents in need. These funds ensure older adults can continue receiving the care, dignity and security they deserve within a compassionate community. Beyond our walls, we provide support to individuals who need assistance paying for vital prescription medication. Caring for older adults in need – wherever they are – is core to who we are.

innovation and campus improvements

Thriving communities require constant innovation. Philanthropy fuels programs and improvements that enhance quality of life and reimagine what aging can look like. From initiatives like the EverTogether Residence to new technologies that promote engagement and connection, donor support helps ThriveMore continually evolve our campuses and services to better meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s older adults.

Supporting Our Caregiving Family

Behind every ThriveMore community is a dedicated and hard-working team who ensures residents and team members flourish. The Foundation helps support these caregivers both personally and professionally, providing assistance during times of hardship while also investing in their growth through scholarships, continuing education and leadership development. By investing in the well-being, stability and advancement of our team, we foster a culture of support and shared purpose, strengthening the entire ThriveMore community from within.

A Legacy of Impact

Giving Societies

Join a community of supporters making a lasting difference. Our giving societies honor those whose generosity fuels compassionate care, strengthens our communities, and helps ensure no one we serve is left behind.

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What can you expect from these memberships?

• Invitations to exclusive society events
• Recognition at ThriveMore events and in official communications
• Special communications throughout the year
• Small tokens of our appreciation
• The satisfaction of knowing you are supporting a meaningful mission

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Dogwood Circle

Ensuring ThriveMore's Continued Success

The Dogwood Circle is a new giving circle for those individuals who have given $1,000 or more during the calendar year. By joining the Dogwood Circle, you play an essential role in our mission of providing quality care and a meaningful way of life for our residents.

Mustard Seed Society

Ensuring ThriveMore's Long-Term Success

The Mustard Seed Society is a new recognition society for those individuals who have included ThriveMore in their estate plans and have shared their intentions with the foundation. This society honors our shared history of commitment to older adult care that respects individual dignity and is a celebration of your deep support of ThriveMore Retirement Homes.

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Easy and Efficient

Ways to Give

We offer several convenient ways for you to make a difference in the lives of older adults. Your gifts to the Baptist Retirement Homes Foundation are greatly appreciated and fully tax deductible.

For more information about giving options, please contact Kevin Cook, Director of Development, at (315) 430-8289 or email kcook@thrivemorenc.org.

Make a Gift Online Today

Giving online is quick, easy and secure. Simply click the Donate Now button above to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring donation. Every dollar you contribute goes directly to supporting the mission of the Baptist Retirement Homes Foundation.

Gifts of Appreciated Stock or Securities

A gift of appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual fund shares can provide significant tax benefits while making a lasting impact on our communities. Donating appreciated assets allows you to avoid capital gains taxes and make a larger gift than you might be able to with cash alone.

Planned Giving

To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.

Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.

Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.

Corporate and Foundation Giving

Businesses and organizations are invited to partner with us through corporate sponsorships or grants. Corporate giving is a powerful way to demonstrate your company’s commitment to the well-being of older adults while gaining visibility and recognition for your philanthropic efforts.

Faith In Action

Church Resources

We rely on your prayers and generosity to help fulfill our mission. To support our efforts among your congregation, resources for sermons and promotional materials for our annual Week of Prayer and Offering can be downloaded or printed and mailed to you.

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