Search for: Call us: 515-875-4500 MENU LCS FOUNDATION Home » Serving Others » LCS Foundation EXTENDING OUR MISSION OF SERVICE TO OTHERS. And every contribution is an opportunity to advance the field of senior living in a meaningful way. To learn more about our giving opportunities, contact an LCS Foundation board member, or email us at share@lcsfoundationLCS.org. You may also donate through the PayPal button above. With this in mind, the LCS Foundation was created to focus on these areas: Work toward Alzheimer’s first survivor Recognize the importance of developing future leaders of the senior housing and care profession Support our dedicated and compassionate colleagues when encountering an emergency or crisis situation beyond their control Continue the mission of the LCS Foundation by maintaining a strong governance structure and fundraising support LCS FOUNDATION 2020 ANNUAL REPORT The LCS Foundation 2020 Annual Report has been released. The document provides an overview of events and happenings of 2020 including these highlights: $510,455 was raised to support Alzheimer’s-related charities by the combined efforts of LCS Foundation, LCS and senior living communities managed by Life Care Services. $114,194 was provided to 47 employees who experienced financial distress from experiences beyond their control. $77,000 supported scholarships and professional development. Download the annual report The purpose of the nonprofit LCS Foundation is to further the efforts of our four core areas of focus through charitable contributions. The LCS Foundation is managed by an 15-member board of directors; each is connected to the field of senior living and has a deep passion for serving seniors. Apply for the LCS Foundation Ed & Sue Kenny Scholarship The LCS Foundation Ed & Sue Kenny Scholarship is designed to promote the education and the professional development of undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in the field of senior lifestyle services. This will be accomplished primarily by offering academic scholarship awards to qualifying students. Qualifications: 3.0 GPA Sophomore/Junior/Senior class Demonstrated leadership Demonstrated commitment to senior lifestyle services Completed internship, rotations, or mentor program in senior lifestyles services Completed applications are due November 1, annually. Download the application form The LCS Foundation is supported by people who recognize the good in our purpose, and who want to help further our causes through a financial contribution. Every person who contributes to the LCS Foundation is working with us to celebrate the first Alzheimer’s survivor, assist our employees in a time of need, and inspire the next generation of our workforce. To learn more about the LCS Foundation, view our brochure. “The LCS Foundation has been a dream for many of us at LCS for a number of years and was established to give back to this rewarding profession and the seniors we serve, both today and future generations.” Ed Kenny, LCS Foundation board president. LCS Foundation Officers Ed Kenny, President, LCS Foundation Elisa Baptiste, Vice President, LCS Foundation VP/Chief Operating Officer, CPS Ryan Bircher, Secretary & Treasurer, LCS Foundation Assistant Controller, LCS LCS Foundation Board of Directors Diane Benoit, Retired VP/Director of Client Services, Life Care Services Joe Brucella, Retired SVP/Director of Operations Management, Life Care Services Scott Doherty, VP/Sr. Director of Operations Management, Life Care Services Sarah Dorr, VP/Director of Debt Placement, LCS Real Estate Monica Friedman, EVP/Chief Human Resources Officer, LCS Jason Jorgenson, VP/Director of Development Services, LCS Development Brett Logan, SVP/Sr. Director of Operations Management, Life Care Services Joel Nelson, President and CEO, LCS Robert Perry, Director of Operations Management, Life Care Services Bridgette Uhlemann, Corporate Counsel, Director of Legal and Compliance, LCS Jeri Uhlmansiek, National Marketing Director, LCS News and Updates STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREES IN SENIOR LIFESTYLE SERVICES ELIGIBLE LCS FOUNDATION ED AND SUE KENNY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH NOVEMBER 1 The LCS Foundation has announced it is now accepting applications for the 2021 Ed and Sue Kenny Scholarship through November 1, 2021. The scholarship is designed to promote the education and professional development of undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in the field of senior lifestyle services. The scholarship is open to qualifying students across the country. Click here to read the full article. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY STUDENT Northwood University (NU) has announced Jaylynn Slabic as a recipient of the LCS Foundation University Scholarship. Slabic is from Gladwin, Michigan, and graduated from Gladwin High School. She is a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in health care management and minoring in cybersecurity. Click here to read the full article. LCS FOUNDATION REMAINS STRONG DURING THE PANDEMIC In 2020, the world faced many challenges as a result of COVID-19. The impact was felt across the U.S. and throughout the senior living industry. The pandemic dominated the news for the past year, and now people are talking about how things have changed. Click here to read the full article. $510,000 RAISED BY LCS AND THE LCS FOUNDATION FOR ALZHEIMER’S More than 80 events held nationwide The LCS Foundation, in partnership with LCS and its Family of Companies, raised more than $510,000 to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s. In 2020, LCS and senior living communities managed by Life Care Services participated in more than 80 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events across the country. Click here to read the full article. STAFFING CHALLENGES IN SENIOR LIVING ARE AN AREA OF FOCUS As we watch the news headlines, we understand the future of the aging population and what it means to 73 million boomers. As baby boomers age and people remain active later in life, there will be an increased demand for aging services. A core focus of the LCS Foundation is recognizing the importance of developing future leaders of the senior housing and care profession. This challenge is being addressed by the Foundation and other partners across the U.S. Click here to read the full article. LCS FOUNDATION DONATES TO VISION 2025 Vision 2025, a national campaign to bolster the education and development of long-term care and senior living leaders, received funds from the LCS Foundation. The initiative is working toward more degreed programs at colleges and universities around the U.S. to support careers in senior living. Click here to read the full article. HAVE A QUESTION OR WANT MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT US BACK TO TOP MENU CONTACT US 400 Locust Street Suite 820 Des Moines, IA 50309-2334 515.875.4500 Have a question? Ask us anything! I'd like to receive future communications from the LCS Family of Companies. Yes No THE LCS FAMILY OF COMPANIES Choose an LCS company to explore... Senior Living Management Senior Living Development Senior Living Communities Senior Living Investments Group Purchasing Health at Home © 2021 LCS. 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