Front Porch Communities Foundation

Check out the summer edition of Community Matters for the latest stories from our foundation! Explore how Home Match transforms lives, the impact of the Circle of Friends fund and more at https://ow.ly/NKZ250SFFWB.

It's not too late to join us for golf, good food and great friends at the 13th annual Celtic Cup on August 12th! Join us for a great day of golf followed by a cocktail reception with breathtaking Bay views at the Berkeley Country Club. Golf slots are going fast, so sign up today - or share the details with the golfers in your life! Not a golfer? You can still join the fun at the reception or make a donation to support the Front Porch Community Services division. Our Community Services programs focus on four areas of impact: food security, stable housing, creative engagement, and social connection, providing life-changing services for older adults. Registration link below. We look forward to seeing you next month! #GolfTournament https://lnkd.in/gy_fSzSZ

Here are a few favorite photos from the recent Circle of Friends dinners hosted by the Front Porch Communities Foundation. The Circle of Friends Residents Assistance Fund helps support Front Porch residents who outlive their resources. The Circle of Friends provides reassurance that these neighbors and friends will not lose their home and community, that they will be safe and cared for. The fund, and the events that support and celebrate it, reflects the spirit of a community of people who care about one another and who pledge their support of one another. Cheers to community! #CultureofPhilanthropy #Community #Giving #Generosity

Katharine Miller, executive director of the Front Porch Communities Foundation, shared this reflection on "The Glow of Giving" in the most recent edition of Community Matters: I will never forget the first time I opened an envelope in the afternoon’s office mail and found a check for tens of thousands of dollars. I had to reach for a tissue because the check was from the estate of someone who had died the previous year — but who had clearly been thinking of others as they put their affairs in order. They chose to leave a gift in their will to help other people. I was grateful that the gift would help the nonprofit I worked for continue to help others, but my tears were happy tears — knowing that arranging for the gift made the donor happy. We all remember special gifts we’ve received in our lives, but likely have even deeper memories about the special gifts we’ve given. Making a gift provides us with a “warm glow.” Scientists now tell us that gift-giving activates regions of the brain associated with pleasure, social connection and trust — creating a warm glow. Spending money, making a gift or providing for someone other than yourself promotes happiness by creating interaction in the parts of the brain associated with social information and feeling pleasure. The Front Porch Communities Foundation team members have had the joy of celebrating with residents over the past few months at our annual Circle of Friends events, raising awareness for the resident assistance fund. These events reinforced the deep, warm feelings residents have for their friends and neighbors. This joy is even sweeter when these feelings inspire a heartfelt gift to the Foundation because we get to share in the warm glow of making a gift — and will also share in remembering the donor’s joy and happiness and caring long after the gift is made. * * * Where do you find joy in the Glow of Giving? Photo of Katharine and a resident at St. Paul's Towers at one of our recent Circle of Friends dinners. * * * You can read the full Community Matters newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gG9E2Pbj #Philanthropy #EstatePlanning #JoyfulGiving #LegacyGift

We surprised our Philanthropy Officer, Keith Church, on his 20th workiversary at the Glendale office today! Keith has dedicated two decades of his life to raising funds for resident assistance, scholarships for our front-line staff and their children, and spearheading various capital projects. He has also been instrumental in piloting the HEART fund, showcasing his commitment to our organization's values and mission. Congratulations and thank you, Keith! #Celebrate #20years #OurTeam

We're pleased to honor the memory of a resident who embodied the spirit of philanthropy in this blog post. #GivingBack #LegacyOfGiving #CultureofPhilanthropy https://lnkd.in/gEm7rXTx

Employee scholarship funds are one way the Front Porch Communities Foundation supports employees and provides meaningful connections between residents and team members. Learn more about it through Ndinda's journey at Wesley Palms. #development #philanthropy #cultureofgiving https://lnkd.in/gTaCPSVF

Katharine Miller, Executive Director of the Front Porch Communities Foundation, wrote this post for the Front Porch blog as part of the Powered by Connection series for Older Americans Month. Enjoy! #OAM #PoweredbyConnection #Philanthropy https://lnkd.in/dMbBHWPh

Registration is now open for the lucky 13th Celtic Cup Golf Tournament and reception, raising funds to support seniors through the Front Porch Communities Foundation. Whether you want to enjoy a day of golf at the beautiful Berkeley Country Club overlooking San Francisco Bay, or you prefer an elegant social evening and cocktail reception, the Celtic Cup is an event you do not want to miss! Event sponsorships are also still available. Mark your calendar for August 12th and visit our website to save your space! #philanthropy #golf #charityevent https://lnkd.in/gy_fSzSZ

The Front Porch Communities Foundation's Executive Director Katharine Miller shared information on how to create a legacy gift in the most recent edition of Community Matters. For more information on how to designate a legacy gift through the Foundation, contact us at fpcf@frontporch.net or 818.254.4096. #CultureofPhilanthropy #Philanthropy #CharitableGift