Established in 2006 as a not-for-profit charitable 501(c)(3), the Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation was created to provide giving opportunities that will enhance the lives of the people who live and work in our community. Since its inception, the Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation has focused on providing new technologies to encourage a supportive environment, making building improvements, enhancing services and providing financial assistance in times of unexpected need.
For information and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Susan Loucks, VP of Philanthropy & Community Relations, at 631.675.5507 or sloucks@jeffersonsferry.org.
Every gift — no matter the size — makes a difference. Options include Resident Assistance, Making Memories, General Fund, Employee Education and Assistance, Health and Wellness Programming and Capital Improvements. We also offer the Celebration of Life Tree and Commemorative Tree that let you honor the memory of loved ones.
DONATEYour gifts should support your passion! We offer these options for discerning donors. We also welcome an opportunity to discuss your personal priorities, should they not be included in these selections.
The Jefferson’s Ferry Fund is an unrestricted fund. It provides support to the Jefferson’s Ferry Community with maximum flexibility. It provides financial resources directly where they are most needed, when they are most needed.
When residents move to Jefferson’s Ferry they have carefully planned for their future, setting aside the financial resources to sustain them through their lifetimes. Occasionally unexpected things happen. Even the best planning isn’t always a guarantee. Generous donors to the Resident Assistance Fund give support – and peace of mind – to qualified residents who, through no fault of their own, can no longer afford the full cost of needed care and services.
Outdoor spaces are therapeutic. Being outdoors in nature reduces stress levels and makes us feel more relaxed. Time spent outside contributes to reducing depression and anxiety, improves the immune system, and can be a haven of tranquility. Generous donors to the Gardens and Grounds Fund will create the future of the Jefferson’s Ferry landscape while having a lasting impact on the environment, unique ecosystems and quality of life at Jefferson’s Ferry.
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia diagnoses are stressful and can be overwhelming for patients and families alike. The Jefferson’s Ferry Memory Care Wing will offer programs focusing on capabilities and interests – not limitations and concerns. With our focus on the whole person, each unique individual has the opportunity to enjoy life as fully as possible. The Making Memories Fund will directly support life-enhancing programs, services, and activities such as exercise, massage therapy, intergenerational activities, day trips as well as staff education and related resident services.
Ongoing improvements to the buildings and grounds of the Jefferson’s Ferry campus enhance the lives of our residents. While the majority of these improvements are implemented through the Jefferson’s Ferry budget, gifts to the Capital Improvements Fund support additional possibilities. Gifts help ensure that our distinctive campus retains or exceeds standards for state-of-the-art safety, security, and enjoyment of our residents today and tomorrow.
Occasionally, we will identify special projects or priorities that offer unique opportunities for generous donors. Naming opportunities may accompany these projects. We are glad to review and discuss them with interested donors.
Education is a lifelong pursuit. Staff members who provide excellent care to residents are continually working to learn more, expand their understanding and grow as individuals and professionals. The Employee Education and Assistance Fund provides tuition reimbursement and textbooks to qualified staff members. The fund also provides financial hardship loans to staff in times of dire need.
Wellness is a holistic and active pursuit combining many aspects that strengthen and enhance the mind, body and spirit. Generous donors to the Health and Wellness Fund help support programs which enrich the entire human experience. These programs encompass the primary elements of a healthy lifestyle: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, occupational and environmental well-being.
The Strategic Innovation Fund has the power to improve the present and shape the future. The fund provides financial flexibility and valuable resources. It encourages the Jefferson’s Ferry Community to take advantage of unexpected opportunities, explore options for new services or amenities, and pilot new programs.
Honor and Memorial Tributes | Residents are the heart of our community. Honor the life or memory of a loved one and support the work of the Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation with a loving tribute gift. The resident honored or the family member of a resident memorialized will be informed of your generosity, with no mention of the amount of your gift. Family members and friends may honor or remember individuals, couples or family groups through these options:
Donors whose gifts support the work and mission of Jefferson’s Ferry through the Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation shall be honored and recognized on the Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation’s Donor Wall. Recognition categories acknowledge annual, loyal/continuous, and lifetime giving. Contributions to the Staff Holiday Fund are not considered for inclusion on the Donor Wall. Qualified donors must complete a permission form stating how they would like their names listed or if they prefer to remain anonymous.
Honor and Memorial Tributes | Residents are the heart of our community. Honor the life or memory of a loved one and support the work of the Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation with a loving tribute gift. The resident honored or the family member of a resident memorialized will be informed of your generosity, with no mention of the amount of your gift. Family members and friends may honor or remember individuals, couples or family groups through these options:
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