UMC 2020 Annual Report

20 Reasons

to LOVE

United
Methodist
Communities

in 2020

2020 ANNUAL REPORT

ANNUAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRS AND PRESIDENT & CEO . . . . . . . . 1

20 REASONS TO LOVE UNITED METHODIST
COMMUNITIES IN 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

COMMUNITY BENEFIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

FINANCIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

COMMUNITIES & HOMEWORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BACK
COVER

ON THE COVER:

UMC at PineRidge of Montclair resident, Helen Jackson, renowned for telling
funny jokes and making people laugh, loves music, dressing up, and dancing.

Design: Regina Printing

Editor: Janet M. Carrato

Assistant Editors: Rebecca Roe, Roberta Voloshin

Writers: Janet M. Carrato, Cindy Jacques, Mary Moloney,
Dominique Phillips, Rebecca Roe, Roberta Voloshin, Deborah Walsh

Photographers: Colleen McCann
Ryan Champion Mary Moloney
Dennis Degnan Dominique Phillips
Getty Images Leslie Robinson
David Glenn Ian Scheer
Anita Horn Asia Saxton
JBJ Soul Kitchen Mary Kate Somers
Pamela Joyce Jessica Stewart
Christine King Matt Weinbaum
Kathy Lewis Sharon Yesner
Linda Masi
Masterpiece Marketing

Watercolor paintings on pages 16 & 21: Elzbieta Mazlowska
Word cloud on page 22: Stephanie Rahn

All photos subjects are listed in order from left to right
throughout this report, unless indicated.

LETTER FROM THE CHAIR OF DIRECTORS,
CHAIR OF TRUSTEES AND PRESIDENT

History will remember 2020 as the year of the great global NONA OSTROVE
pandemic, COVID-19. United Methodist Communities’ (UMC) plans Chair
were proceeding when suddenly everything changed. As things got more Board of Directors
difficult, our mission-driven spirit grew stronger. A challenge is an United Methodist Communities
opportunity to shine. Despite the virus’s standing as the biggest influencer
this year, we offer you 20 Reasons to Love UMC in 2020. GRANT KARSNER 1
Chair
One of those reasons is a $909,560 telehealth grant award from the Federal Board of Trustees
Communications Commission, to implement a remote patient-monitoring United Methodist Communities Foundation
platform and telehealth software licenses for skilled nursing. Another, for
the third consecutive year, UMC attained Great Place to Work certification.

Further, recent events about race in our country call us to understanding
and action. Facilitated through our mission teams, we have embarked on
a multi-year process to enhance and evolve a fair and just culture for all,
which values learning, respect and open discussion.

We feel humbled by your outpouring of support, particularly amid the
pandemic. Handmade masks, food, letters, tablets, financial support, and
other gifts have flowed from generous donors. Our amazing ministry of
faith mourns those lost to coronavirus everywhere. As we move forward
with hopeful anticipation, we invite you to discover 20 Reasons to Love
UMC in 2020.

OUR MISSION LAWRENCE D. CARLSON
President & CEO
Compassionately serving in community so United Methodist Communities
that all are free to choose abundant life

OUR VISION

Growing through creativity, innovation
and gracious hospitality

OUR VALUES

Compassion
Demonstrating love in our daily interactions

Respect
Seeing and valuing sacred worth

Stewardship
Faithfully managing the resources entrusted to us

Service
Finding joy in caring

20 Reasons to LOVE
United Methodist
Communities in 2020

1 DEMAND GROWS FOR HOMEWORKS’ 3
TAPESTRIES AT HOME

The need for specialized dementia care and support at home is critical for
families and their loved ones. HomeWorks adapted the UMC Tapestries model
of dementia care and brought it into clients’ homes. With a rich assessment of
a client’s background, likes, dislikes, hobbies, and more, the program focuses
on providing service to which the client responds best. HomeWorks has seen
an increase in demand for this specialized service and is now training more
caregivers for this crucial role.
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2 #UNITEDagainstCOVID19

The Foundation rallied volunteers, families, vendors, and community members,
to keep residents and associates’ spirits high through t-shirts, blessing bags, meals,
activities, and more.

CNAs Jeanene Folk and Natacha
Esperience, show off their UMC Super
Team t-shirts which recognize all
frontline associates’ heroic service.

Each Blessing Bag contains a Caring for
Caregivers booklet, snacks, and other treats.

UMC ACHIEVES A GREAT PLACE TO WORK® “3-PEAT” 3

Through an anonymous and confidential survey, associates’ voices at
all 13 UMC sites have been heard! Thanks to their input, we’re proud
to be named a Great Place to Work Certified company for the third
consecutive year.

Attaining this certification differentiates UMC as a high-trust, high-
performance workplace, where associates can thrive and further their
careers. The following feedback affirms associates’ positive evaluations:

My work has special meaning: this is not “just a job.” 90%
This is a physically safe place to work. 88%
When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride. 88%
I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community. 87%
I am proud to tell others I work here. 87%
I feel I make a difference here. 86%

4 OUTSTANDING ASSOCIATES

These three exemplify our many
outstanding associates.

The Amazing Kindness of Kelvin Atkinson

One day, Mary Kate Somers, The Shores’ community life director,
told Kelvin Atkinson, a housekeeper, that she planned to return
Mrs. Hamilton’s books to the Ocean City Public Library but had
forgotten to pick them up the night before

Kelvin volunteered to do so as he intended to pick up Mrs. Miley’s
books on tape. Understanding the critical importance of these books
due to her poor vision, Kelvin had been making these rounds for quite
a while on the bicycle he uses for his daily commute to work.

When the public library closed due to COVID-19, he secured books
on tape from The Shores’ two in-house libraries. However, once the
Ocean City Library reopened, he resumed and continued to help on
his own time.

The Reassuring Presence of Debra Dillon

Debra Dillon, the nursing supervisor for HomeWorks at Bristol
Glen, consistently supported HomeWorks’ clients and residents alike
during the pandemic. She made friendly visits to the independent
4 living apartments and coordinated a grocery program. Further, she
supervised the home health aides, distributed PPE, answered
emergency calls, and conducted staff COVID-19 testing.

Debra started working for HomeWorks right before the pandemic
hit and welcomed anyone who dropped by the office for any reason,
including a friendly chat. Debra’s reassuring presence continues to
bring residents comfort.

Aleshia Alston - A Light in the Darkness

Residents appreciate Aleshia Alston, social service
coordinator at PineRidge of Montclair, for her
compassionate care. To promote brain stimulation,
she distributed puzzles, games and goodie bags with
healthy snacks. She and Nereida Roncallo-Lopez,
administrative assistant, hosted socially distanced
outdoor activities such as a fresh-fruit buffet, ice cream
treats, barbeques, and more.

Aleshia observes, “My time is well spent assisting frail residents and others in need.” Some
experiencing depression and loneliness call her “a light in the darkness.” She often speaks of a
conversation with God. He instructed her to love everyone. Aleshia’s heroic character during
a time of quarantine inspires the residents.

5 THREE GRANTS AWARDED

With the goal of reducing social isolation in UMC’s five senior housing communities,
we applied and received a grant from the AARP Foundation and ParkerLife. The grant
provides each resident with a smart speaker, giving them access to programming and an
extra touch in their daily lives, which encourages participation. The seniors, who might
not otherwise afford technology, receive an Amazon Echo.

The New Jersey Department of Health awarded UMC an $11,000 Communicative
Technology grant. It funded the purchase of iPads to facilitate telehealth appointments
and social visits with loved ones.

The Federal Communications Commission awarded
UMC a $909,560 grant to fund a remote patient
monitoring platform and telehealth software licenses
for skilled nursing. Components of the COVID-19
Telehealth Program include resident-based internet-
connect remote patient monitoring, video consults,
and remote treatment. With partners VirtuSense and
Netsmart, the implemented technologies will improve
health outcomes.

Visit our YouTube channel and watch the UMC and
VirtuSense Technology Partnership video.

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6 HEROES WORK HERE

UMC celebrates its Healthcare Heroes and receives support from community donors and the
UMC Foundation. From April 1 to June 30, they funded the frontline staff bonus totaling $600,000.

7 515 NEW UMC FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS

The United Methodist Communities Foundation is blessed to have such a strong, faithful
family of friends and donors. In fiscal year 2020, we welcomed 515 new supporters into
the fold! Their partnership makes our mission of abundant life for seniors a reality.

The UMC Foundation is especially grateful that 261 of those “first timers” found
us by way of our #UNITEDagainstCOVID19 campaign. These individuals and
community groups stepped up to be our light in cloudy times. Despite a global
pandemic, their prayers, generosity, and creativity ensured UMC’s tradition of
compassionately serving seniors would not waver.

8 COMMUNITY OUTREACH

6 Pamela Joyce, social service coordinator at
The Wesleyan, had an idea for Live National
Renewal Day. Crossing geographic boundaries
and adapting to quarantine conditions, on
May 5, a Live National Renewal Day Zoom
Retreat welcomed adults 55+. This included
attendees in Florida and Connecticut.

Meant to reinvigorate and refresh spirits and
souls, participants immersed in a full day of
chair yoga, cooking class, lunchbreak, all-
natural textile dye class, gratitude wall, and
a live performance with singing. The free of
charge retreat featured highly accomplished
instructors, who contributed their expertise
pro bono.

Jacqui Jacques, freelance prop
stylist and art director, presents an
All-Natural Textile Dye Baths Class.

9 CREATING EXPERIENCES GALA
FOR BRISTOL GLEN

On October 12, 2019, the UMC Foundation held its second Creating Experiences Gala,
this time benefiting United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen. The event took place
at Panther Valley Golf and Country Club in Allamuchy and featured respected Sussex
County attorney and community leader, Sanford Hollander, Esq., as the guest of honor.
Together with presenting sponsor, Sweetwater Construction Corp., UMC’s corporate
sponsors and gala attendees, $132,000 was raised for renovations and enhancements of
Bristol Glen’s beloved “Main Street” living and learning spaces.

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Rev. Dr. H. Alden Welch, UMC board chair emeritus, and honoree, Sanford Hollander, Esq.,
share a moment together at the Creating Experiences Gala.

10 KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE AND
CONNECTED THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Technology has played a crucial role in keeping our organization digitally
connected and safe, particularly during the challenges of COVID-19. To maintain
important social ties, UMC has increased its videoconferencing capabilities,
including Zoom, Skype, and Facetime, to connect residents and clients with
friends and family. Other platforms include:

Accushield visitor check-in allows screening, ensuring compliance with visitation
policies and enabling proactive contact tracing.

K4Connect distributes important information, events, activities, and menus to
residents and families via an easy-to-use app.

The Eversound visitation package with wireless headphones allows outdoor
visitation stations that maintain safe distances with clear
two-way communication.

VirtuSense’s VSTAlert helps protect residents from falls
and allows for preemptive clinical interventions.

A couple at Collingswood watch their granddaughter
singing the national anthem at her livestreamed high
school graduation ceremony.

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11 RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES’
TRUST RUNS HIGH

In an independent survey conducted by Holleran, 95% of residents and 97%
of family members agreed that UMC responded well to the COVID-19 crisis.

The survey invited written comments. One resident said, “I feel so very
privileged to be living in a facility where I can FEEL the kindness and care.
I matter to them! How alone I’d be, sitting in my condo, talking with no one,
shopping, preparing my own food, etc.”

“ Communication was timely and informative. Most importantly,
the extra care, love and attention given to my loved one was
above and beyond anything I could have asked for. It comforted
me to know I did not have to worry about her.”

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ASSOCIATE THOUGHT LEADERS

According to Wikipedia, a thought leader is recognized as an authority in a specialized field and whose
expertise is sought and often rewarded. UMC is fortunate to have such experts, who generously share
their insight.

Corporate Director of Tapestries, Pamela Garofolo, a dementia care specialist, has developed
a passion for sharing practical tips and tools for caregivers. This year she authored, Dementia Care
During a Pandemic … or “Help! Mrs. Smith Won’t Stay in her Room.” Published in Senior Living
Foresight, the article also includes a tip sheet titled, 7 Best Compliance Practices for Dementia
Residents during COVID-19.

In addition to speaking to professional audiences, President and CEO, Larry Carlson, shares his knowledge
in a number of venues. Some of the interesting thought leadership videos on UMC’s YouTube channel have
included, Surviving in the Current Healthcare Environment, Tapestries® Memory Care, Technology, and
Workforce Challenges.

13 MARKETING AND
COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS

Objective evaluations and assessments from independent professional
sources tell an organization how they compare with others. UMC’s
Marketing and Communications Department intentionally seeks
feedback on a variety of projects.

Various competitions honor excellence in web creativity, writing, print,
photography, and digital communication. During 2020, UMC won one
Platinum, two Gold, and three Honorable Mentions Awards from
dotCOMM. MarCom, a marketing communication authority, granted
UMC two Silver, one Bronze, and two Merit Awards.

The United Methodist Association of Communicators gave
UMC three awards.

1410 THE ROAD FORWARD
COVID-19 greatly impacted life on all UMC campuses. UMC nimbly and
proactively responded to the virus, which required locking down our four
full-service communities, asking residents of our five senior housing
communities to comply with isolation restrictions, and protecting our
HomeWorks’ caregivers.

The Road Forward is UMC’s plan to incrementally reopen, based upon
the direction and guidance of the New Jersey Department of Health
and the CDC. The Road Forward consists of four zones: Red, Orange,
Yellow, and Green, which correspond to the NJ reopening plan, Phases 0,
1, 2, and 3. The comprehensive plan is only workable with the assistance of
our amazing residents and associates!

President and CEO, Larry Carlson, shares The Road Forward in this video

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The spring 2019 engage, which won a 2020 MarCom Silver Award
is online at https://bit.ly/2GoOEEv.

15 UNITEDforSAFETY™

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, tireless and comprehensive measures help
ensure the health and well-being of residents, clients, and associates.
Although our longstanding infection-control procedures include training,
supply purchasing, staffing preparedness, screening, testing, and other
protocols to maintain a safe environment, we have taken this a step further.

UMC has introduced UNITEDforSAFETY™, a trademarked, industry-leading
standard of infection control, cleanliness, and hygiene. It’s our commitment
to keep health, well-being, and safety at the forefront.

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16 COMMUNITY SUPPORT

We are grateful for over $50,000 of in-kind gifts from generous donors.

Amy and Bob of the South Jersey Youth Orchestra Pamela Joyce, social service coordinator at The
perform an outdoor concert for residents Wesleyan; joins JBJ Soul Kitchen staff, Wendy Escobedo,
at Collingswood. executive chef; and Jamie Morreale, volunteer
coordinator/bookkeeper; to deliver pre-packaged
Easter Sunday meals to residents. 13

17 CERTIFICATIONS –
YOUR ASSURANCE OF QUALITY

EAGLE is the only faith-based accrediting body in the
world and focuses on ministry with older adults and
children. UMC maintained EAGLE accreditation from
the United Methodist Association. They recognize
organizations that voluntarily exceed the minimum
requirements of licensure to improve operational
processes and outcomes.

In June of 2020, UMC HomeWorks in Haddonfield
successfully met standards and was awarded CHAP
Accreditation under the CHAP Homecare Service
Standards of Excellence! This process involved onsite
office visits by surveyors, as well as home visits with
select HomeWorks’ clients. Accreditation reflects
HomeWorks’ commitment and dedication to
demonstrating a higher level of performance and
quality client care.

18 ENHANCING OUR
LIVING ENVIRONMENTS

UMC has long understood the importance of attractive and functional
senior living environments. While at various stages of completion at several
communities, all projects share a common focus: enhancing residents’
connectivity and promoting social engagement. Interacting with friends,
loved ones, and neighbors, and enjoying other interests, links to longer
and more fulfilling lives.

New construction and updates to existing dining areas foster
conversation and fellowship, while new activity rooms, salons,
and meeting rooms with the newest technology, provide
abundant space and opportunity for residents to revisit an
old hobby, learn a new skill and enjoy life on their own terms.
UMC looks forward to safely welcoming the broader
community back onto our campuses!

GRATEFUL RESIDENT

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19 617% INCREASE IN SOCIAL
MEDIA ENGAGEMENT

UMC embraces the power of social media to connect and engage. Our channels
include Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.
Prior to COVID-19, we saw steady growth of our connections, but during 2020
engagement skyrocketed, peaking at 617%. Social media was a savior, allowing
families and loved ones a look inside when they couldn’t visit.

Story after amazing story elicited heartfelt comments and shares. From birthday
celebrations, to associates heroes, to grateful family donations … they were
posted for all to experience. Visit our Facebook pages or YouTube channel and
see for yourself!

PROGRAM LAUNCH

In February 2020, the UMC Foundation 15
introduced a new giving opportunity in
our communities: United in Gratitude, a
grateful resident program. A survey showed
that one of the top three reasons why donors
give is out of appreciation for the care they
or a loved one received. Designed to help
people do just that, United in Gratitude
contributions fund staff enrichment
opportunities and scholarships, as well as
emergency assistance for sudden financial
hardships.

COMMUNITY
BENEFIT VALUE
$10,959,210

“ I believe in the Sun
Even when it’s not shining.
I believe in Love
Even when I cannot feel it.
I believe in God
Even when he is silent.”

– Anonymous
(written on a cellar wall during the Holocaust)

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Despite the pandemic limiting these initiatives for the last four months of fiscal year
2020, we consider UMC’s Community Benefit value, which came close to last year, a
success. Resilient and creative associates found ways to open their hearts and lend a
hand when most needed. Here are a few examples:

United Methodist Communities at Bishop Taylor, in collaboration with the city
of East Orange, offer onsite COVID-19 diagnostic testing for residents, families,
staff, and neighbors.

Senior Space offers a specialized place for older adults
to convene, take a class, access resources, mingle, and
have fun. The Wesleyan did not miss a beat and easily
adapted by engaging their Senior Space participants via
a weekly Zoom.

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UMC at Pitman’s partnerships with many local Via Zoom, Linda Masi, community life assistant, leads
schools and universities that routinely visit residents Red Bank Senior Space participants in making Stroffoli
continued. To enable these connections, the (honey balls) and Calzones in their home kitchens.
volunteer coordinator hosted virtual visits. In
keeping with their motto, Service Above Self,
Glassboro High School’s Interact Club made paper
poppies for a Memorial Day Event and sent
Mother’s Day cards.

UMC at Collingswood and Collingswood High
School have appreciated their longstanding
partnership. During this pandemic, they developed
a plan to continue their valued connection.
With art supplies provided by UMC, the students
made and delivered special birthday greeting signs
for residents, giving each an extra touch on
their birthdays.

FINANCIALS

Year Ended June 30, 2020

REVENUE AND OTHER SUPPORT

Health Care $27,832,460 34.9%

Assisted Living 32,924,882 41.2%

Memory Care 9,102,457 11.4%

Independent 3,758,718 4.7%

Home Care 1,910,071 2.4%

Other 4,291,135 5.4%

Total revenue and other support

$79,819,723

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TOTAL EXPENSES
$33,585,214 41.3%
Direct Care Costs
Dining Services 8,926,254 10.9%
Building Services 10,507,118 12.9%
Administrative Services 19,491,854 24.0%
Interest Expense
Depreciation and Amortization 2,808,882 3.5%
6,031,564 7.4%

Total operating expenses

$81,350,886

Operating loss

($1,531,163)

On a sunny day, Gordhanbhai Patel, a resident at UMC at Collingswood CNAs Wilma Hall and Amirah
The Wesleyan and native of India, reads a newspaper Jones Hall proudly display associates’ 3-PEAT t-shirt,
in his native language on his tablet. accompanied by James Clancy, executive director,
all affirming that UMC is among the Best Workplaces
in Aging Services.

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A parade of first responders salute Collingswood’s frontline associates by stopping with lights on and horns blowing.
A bagged lunch further thanked associates for their tireless effort.

F O U N DAT I O N

THE WESLEYAN SOCIETY
We are especially grateful to the following dedicated donors. As members of The Wesleyan
Society, they have chosen to include United Methodist Communities in their estate plans,
ensuring our ministry will be here to compassionately serve future generations of seniors.

Robert N. Anderson Ruth Gibbs Jane Gullett Presser
Edith Ruth Auerswald † June T. Gibson Judith D. & William J. Propert
James Batten Nancy Gilbert Rhodes † Marjorie E. Ring †
Rosalie Devlin Baron Jay & Michelle Gillian June P. Rounds
Jean K. Beckwermert † Ruth Grauert † Dr. Judith & Robert Sames
Diane Belverio Geraldine Griffiths Dr. Carl E. & Virginia L. Scheetz
Norma Black Helen W. Hamilton Mary H. Schips
Rev. Robert L. Boettner Doris C. Hewett † Karen L. Sharp
Norman Bryant Buckman Richard H. Hoffman Constance E. Shivers
Paul Burrowes III Kathleen Howell Rev. Dr. M. Russell & Constance Shivers
James Clancy Geraldine Hughes Edgar A. Smith
Howard R. Huntley Amy Spears
20 Myrtle B. Coxon Richard A. Husted † Audrey Elaine Sperling †
Roberta & Carlton I. Jessup Bette Szonyi
Alice J. & William P. Crockford Dorothy E. Johnston † Joan K. Van Alstyne
Elizabeth E. Cummings Donna A. Jordan Rev. Harvey E. VanSciver
Yvonne P. Dahl † Frank Kardashian Olive P. Waddell
Stanley Davis, Jr. Elizabeth Anne Keat Rev. Barry W. & Phyllis M. Wehrle
Robert H. Day, Jr. Jean A. & Arthur R. Koenig Rev. H. Alden & Dorothy Welch
Emily J. Delcamp Dorothy Kroeber Sylvia Whelan †
Cornell M. Dowlin, Jr. David Lysko Denise Whitecar
Mary Ann Drakely Jacquelyn F. Lysko Louise S. & Paul O. † Whitfield
Dorothy S. Duncan Jean & James † Mason Annabel C. Wilson
Ann R. English Mary & William † McAllister Marilyn L. Wilson
Ruth B. Fiedler William A. McAllister Robert F. & Joan M. Zsiray
Lawrence Finkle Katharine E. McCleary
Rev. Wilbert L.& Leah F. Frazer Sally Meagher † Deceased between July 1, 2019
Rev. Robert L. & Dorothy Frost Nancy & Kent Mountford and June 30 2020.
Pamela B. & Douglas Fuller Nona L. Ostrove, Esq.
Pamela B. Fuller
Ruth E. Gandek

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BEQUESTS & TRUSTS RECEIVED

FISCAL YEAR 2020

These generous contributions, totaling $916,552, reflect our
Wesleyan Society members’ steadfast belief in our faith-filled
mission of providing abundant life to older adults. Though they
have passed, their legacies live on.

Ernest Braidwood Mildred A. McComb
Edith M. & John Downs Marilyn McGowan
Lula C. Dougherty Karen McGregor
Mary French Helen & George B Reisse
Lee E. Griscom Alice Teal
Edward Harris Charles L. Tice
Richard A. Husted I. Trumball Wood
Howard K. Huston Flora Yates

F O U N DAT I O N

LIFETIME GIVING DISTINCTION
In recognition of our fiscal year 2020 donors whose lifetime giving totals $10,000 or greater.
Their generosity and partnership makes our mission a reality.

Tracy & Gary Bartlett Law Offices of Sanford Brown, LLC
Lawrence & Lois Belh Lockton Companies, LLC
Paul & Dolores Burrowes McCarter & English
Ralph Bowman Nona L. Ostrove, Esq.
Lawrence & Melanie Carlson Craig E Peterson
James Clancy PNC Bank
Mandy & Craig Dana Jane Gullett Presser
Stuart Davis & Deborah Boehm Davis Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Douglas & Pamela Fuller Jeffrey & Dorothy Reichle
Nancy Gilbert Rhodes † Roma Bank Community Foundation, Inc.
David & Mary Ann Glenn Arthur & Jean Koenig
Beth & Christopher Grant Dallas & Diane Krapf
Barbara Harris Richard & Donna Lindsey
Dean & Laura Livingston
22 Hawks & Co. James & Anavia Lloyd
Dr. Carol & Steve McKinley
Investors Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Sally & John Meagher
Cynthia & Robert Jacques
Elizabeth Anne Keat

The Merz Group 23
Robert & Judith Sames
Dr. Carl & Mrs. Virginia Scheetz
Rose Seese
Sella Foundation Trust
Frank & Barbara Signorelli
Alden & Theresa Smith
Edgar Smith
Sodexo
Sweetwater Construction Corporation
Rev. Dr. H. Alden & Mrs. Dorothy Welch
Susan & Richard Wilson
Carol & Philip Winkie
Nancy Witt
Joseph & Tara Zigler

Resident Judy Snow relishes a moment with Mellie, The Shores’
“Community Dog.” Now almost two-years-old, Mellie’s therapeutic
presence continues to bless residents and associates.

F O U N DAT I O N Elizabeth & Benjamin Andersen
Tracy & Gary Bartlett
LEADERSHIP GIFTS OF $1000 OR MORE Lawrence & Lois Belh
Individuals, Foundations and Organizations John & Carol Bishop
Sanford & Joan Brown
Join UMC Foundation’s Ralph Bowman
Leadership Circle with your Bruce Budd
annual gift of $1,000 or more! Ed & Gabriele Carll
Contact Gary Engelstad, Lawrence & Melanie Carlson
Gifts Officer, at 732-922-9802 James Clancy
x2129 to learn more. Mandy & Craig Dana
Stuart Davis & Deborah Boehm Davis
24 Elouise DeAngelis
Charles & Virginia Dougherty
Funds raised at the Creating Experiences Gala Robert W. Dietz
are earmarked for renovations and enhancements Douglas Fullman
at Bristol Glen. Jay & Michelle Gillian
Carolyn K. Ginther
Travis Gleinig
David & Mary Ann Glenn
Beth & Christopher Grant
Francis & Jacqueline Harrington
Barbara L. Harris
Joseph & Barbara Hollander
Sanford Hollander, Esq.
Investors Savings Bank Charitable Foundation
Cynthia & Robert Jacques
Carol Johnson
Dr. Grant & Nancy Karsner
Elizabeth Anne Keat
Claudia Poplaski Kirby & Frank Kirby
Dallas & Diane Krapf
Richard & Dalene Leaver
Jeffrey S. Lisk
Dean & Laura Livingston
M. Lynne Lochel
James & Anavia Lloyd

Grace Loyle Steve & Helen Wescott
Dr. Carol & Steve McKinley Rosa Williams
Sarah & Paul McGovern Susan & Richard Wilson
Francis McGrath Arthur & Joan Wing
Sally & John Meagher Nancy Witt
Lois H. Mitchell Joseph & Tara Zigler
Robert & Harriet Muir
Nona L. Ostrove, Esq. PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
Craig E Peterson
Robert & Leslie Peterson These corporations and organizations are more
Jane Gullett Presser than just vendors, they are true partners in ministry.
Jeffrey & Lisa Quinn The UMC Foundation appreciates their financial
Roma Bank Community Foundation, Inc. support and the genuine care and concern they
Jeffrey & Dorothy Reichle show UMC residents.
Richard & Judith Rinck
Vicki & Pasquale Romano American Manufacturing Corporation 25
Daniel & Susan Ryan Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Robert & Judith Sames CIBC Private Wealth Management
Beverly S. Schultz DataPro Telecom Solutions
Dr. Carl & Mrs. Virginia Scheetz Direct Supply
David & Jeanne Schoellkopf Esposito Kiker and Associates
John & Beverly Schol Expense Consulting
Rose Seese Goldfein & Joseph, P.C.
Sella Foundation Trust Hawks & Co.
Brian & Kathryn Sinn Hollander, Strelzik, & Pasculli
Gavin & Susan Stobie Lakeland Bank Charities Inc.
United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen Law Offices of Sanford Brown, LLC
United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen Lockton Companies, LLC
Auxiliary McCarter & English
United Methodist Communities at Pitman PNC Bank
United Methodist Communities at The Shores Provinet Solutions
United Methodist Communities at The Shores Sodexo
Resident Council Sweetwater Construction Corporation
Michael & Adrienne Vacanti Symbria
Pete & Linda Watson The Merz Group
Rev. Kimberly & Rev. Robert Wecht WIN Marketing Group
Rev. Dr. H. Alden & Mrs. Dorothy Welch

F O U N DAT I O N

GIFTS OF $250 TO $999 Carl & Eileen Edinger Staci LaClaire
Elisabeth Elliot Marcia & Bill Love
Accelerated Care Plus Corp Julie Ellis Ronald & Carole Lyons
Aetna Health Insurance Company Gary Engelstad Carl & Pamela Lazzaro
Alex Clark’s Investigative Services Robert Evans Belinda Legette
Maria Arias FaithWorks-Ministries Kathy Lewis
Randy M. Ashenfarb Jane Farina Nancy Longenecker
Richard & Julie Bailey Terry & Vincent Fiedler DaLinda Love
Raymond & Eleanor Barry John & Valerie Frank Margretta & Andrew Madeyski
Barbara & Kenneth Bechtold Daniel & Sylvia Frank Mary E. Marts
John Bicking Otto A. Freier Michele Matthews
Dorris E. Bird Douglas & Pamela Fuller Christina McKeon
Dolores M. Blackburn Donna Fugit & Alexander Simone Marian McKinley
Jennifer Bonelli Pamela Garofolo Jason McQuillan
Stan & Joyce Boody Robert & Ann Gaydosh Al Mearns
Bill Borrelle Trisha Gentile Lois E. Meyers
John A. Boswell Halsey D. Genung Diane and Keith Mitchell
Edward & Luanne Bohn R. Jay Gerken Mary Moloney
Charles & Joyce Briggs Marilyn & Kenneth Giannantonio Nancy Murphy
Marilyn A. Bunty Nella Gizowsky Cherie L. Murray
Paul & Dolores Burrowes Goddard Systems Russell & Ellen Nagy
Bernard A. Goodrich K. Lynn Noel
26 David & Donna Buzby Christiane Goossens Susan Norton
Nancy H. Gordon Bernice Novicki
Richard L. Carlson Patricia Grady Carol B. Ottenbreit
Janet M. & Raymond J. Carrato Dr. William C. Gray Edward & Jeanne Patzer
Phyllis Casey Debbie Green David & Georgia Poinsett
Linda Cash Donna Gusz-Appleby Nicholas Paladino
Rev. Virginia & Norman Cetuk Charlotte & Bob Guido Marguerite Peacock
My CIO Wealth Partners Gary & Shannon Haebler Marybeth & Richard Petrell
Judy & Joseph Colorado Frederick & Lorrie Heuser Pitman Manor Auxiliary
Lisbeth D. Copes William R. Hunsinger Anna Podlas
Copy Products Carol Hines Provident Bank
Joseph & Diane Colucci Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home Jean Paul-Bonnet
Dr. Samuel D’Ambola Initial Impact Karen A. Price
Jan Dahms Jeffery J. Jones Thomas & Kaitlyn Reichert
Deacon Homes Inc George Kaiser William A. Rittmayer
Joanne Deal Linda S. Keller Douglas & Diane Robinson
Trudy Diekmann Robert Kemner Christian & Juliet Runhaar
Kenneth Dowd Christine King Andrew Shawl & Sarah Mench
Lawrence & Shirley Deming Leah Kinnear Rebecca A. Roe
Delores Dengler Vitas Bernard & Marte Kuttner Ian Scheer
Eleanor Economou Nicholas & Donna Kuiken Donna Schempp
Thomas Errickson
Christy Errico

Janice K. Schumann 27
Gary & Suzanne Seibert
Rev. Salvatore Seirmarco Resident, Carol Beck, celebrates National Gorgeous
Selective Insurance Company Grandma Day at UMC at Collingswood.
Michele A. Sesok
Mark Signorelli
Smith-McCracken & Wood Funeral Homes
Mary C. Somers
Kathryn Speer
Alden & Theresa Smith
Rosemarie Speitel
Elizabeth Stainker
David A. Stackhouse
Paul & Cecile Starn
Jessica Marie Stewart
Cheryl Stober
Albert C. Stover
Hilda Strike
Ronald Subber
John Sweeney
Judith A. Sweet
Wayne Szalma
Susan & David Weaver
Virginia & Michael Tesch
Linda Tingley
Paula S. Todd
Andrew Trofa
United Methodist Communities at Collingswood
United Methodist Communities at Collingswood Auxiliary
The US Charitable Gift Trust
Roberta K. Voloshin
Pamela Walker
Deborah A. Walsh
Matthew Weinbaum
Marilyn L. Wilson
Carol & Philip Winkie
Daniel Wing
Eileen M Wojcik
Sharon R. Yesner

We are also grateful to our many supporters
who made gifts totaling under $250.

F O U N DAT I O N Absecon United Methodist Church
Asbury United Methodist Church - Cinnaminson
CHURCHES & AFFILIATES Audubon UMC: United Methodist Women
Supporting UMC Foundation’s Audubon United Methodist Church
faith-based mission. Belvidere UMC: United Methodist Women
Bishop Janes United Methodist Church
28 Brooklawn United Methodist Church
Buddtown United Methodist Church
Butler United Methodist Church
Cedar Cliff United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church - Linwood
Central United Methodist Women
Chews United Methodist Church
Clonmell United Methodist Church
Community United Methodist Church
Cranbury United Methodist Church
Cranford United Methodist Church
Dennisville United Methodist Church
Elmer United Methodist Church
Embury UMC Women’s Steering Committee:
United Methodist Women
Epworth UMC: United Methodist Women - Palmyra
Epworth United Methodist Church - Palmyra
Evangelical United Methodist Church
First UMC of Bridgeton: United Methodist Women
First UMC of Island Heights: United Methodist Women
First United Methodist Church - Freehold
First United Methodist Church - Keansburg
First United Methodist Church - Mount Holly
First United Methodist Church - Oakhurst
First United Methodist Church - Toms River
First United Methodist Church - Vineland
First United Methodist Church in Beach Haven Terrace
First United Methodist Church of Collingswood
Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church
Friendship United Methodist Church - Monroeville
Grace United Methodist Church - Wyckoff

Haddonfield United Methodist Church St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church - Cherry Hill
Heisler Memorial United Methodist Church St. Mark United Methodist Church
Hudson United Methodist Church St. Paul United Methodist Church - Willingboro
Indian Mills United Methodist Church St. Paul’s UMC: United Methodist Women - Paulsboro
Little Falls UMC: United Methodist Women St. Paul’s United Methodist Church - Thorofare
Lower Berkshire Valley United Methodist Church Stockholm United Methodist Church
Mauricetown UMC Ladies Loyalty Circle Sussex United Methodist Church
Minotola United Methodist Church United Methodist Church - Mantua
Morganville United Methodist Church United Methodist Church at Milltown
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church United Methodist Church at New Brunswick
Newfoundland United Methodist Church Verga United Methodist Church
Oakhurst First UMC: United Methodist Women Vincent United Methodist Church
Pearson Memorial United Methodist Church Vincentown United Methodist Church
Princeton United Methodist Church Wesley United Methodist Church - South Plainfield
Richwood United Methodist Church Zion United Methodist Church - Egg Harbor Township
Salem United Methodist Church

We are also grateful to the many churches and United 29
Methodist groups which gave gifts of under $250.

Leslie Robinson, member of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, responded to the Foundation’s call for
seamstresses. She displays 55 handmade masks she generously donated to HomeWorks Haddonfield and UMC
at Collingswood.

F O U N DAT I O N

ASSOCIATE HONOR ROLL Elizabeth Andersen Ryan Champion
Patty Ann Andujar Bonnie Ciafre
As our Great Place to Work “3-Peat” affirms, Michelle Applegit James Clancy
UMC’s staff is committed to making a difference Jasmine Aquino Alice M. Coghill
in the lives of our residents each and every day. Megin Babakissina Laura Couch
Katarzyna Bartnicka Beth Crane
Together, we raised $59,671 through our fiscal Suzette Batish Kathleen A. Cunningham
year 2020 Associate Giving Campaign. Of Sheila Bayard Eva Dawson
particular note, is the Associate Compassion Stephen Bereznai Elizebeth Dear
Fund. At the end of fiscal year 2019, its Isabel V. Betancourt Paul Degrassi
resources were nearly exhausted. Through Patricia A. Bonfigli Tyler DeJesus
our associates’ concern and care for their Nancy K. Brown Louise Denby
teammates, nearly $11,000 was contributed to Jacqueline Brunetti Jeanne M. Denson
replenish the Associate Compassion Fund and Taleisha Bundy Anthony DiCarlo
assist six associates who experienced a sudden Percival A. Butor Norma C. Dickerson
financial emergency. We are thankful for the Lawrence Carlson Mary DiPalma
generosity of the following associates, Richard L. Carlson Meghan Donnelly
who made gifts to the UMC Foundation. Janet M. Carrato Ashley Duvelsdorf
Linda Cash Timothy Duvelsdorf
Kaitlin M. Eamigh
30 Senior Wellness Fund $878 Cari-Lynn Edwards
Elizabeth A. Elliott
Tapestries Memory Care Fund $1,967 Julie A. Ellis
Norman J. Engel
Community Restrictions (BG Gala) $4,100 Gary Engelstad
Michele Ercolani
Area of Gretest Need $10,165 Christy Errico
Michael Estergren
Associate Compassion Fund $10,825 Zaybrina D. Everitt
Maryrose Faber
#UNITEDagainstCOVID19 Fund $11,263 Donna S. Facchine
Teresa A. Fassel
Gift of Care Circle $20,473 Kelly Fieldhouse
Joanne M. Gambino
TOTAL $59,671 Pamela Garofolo
Leonard A. Gaskill
UMC staff has a long history of sharing their time, talents, and treasures Travis Gleinig
with our ministry. As our Great Place to Work® “3-Peat” shows, we
wholeheartedly commit ourselves to serving seniors with compassion,
creativity, and love.

David Glenn Kathy Lewis Robert Peterson Shawn Stephens 31
Mary Goytil Jeffrey S. Lisk Khadijah Pinckney Alice Stern
Vanessa Gray Ashley Longo Joan Polumbo Jessica Marie Stewart
Christine Green Luis Lopez-Alicea Glenda Portlock Cheryl Stober
Dawn Hall DaLinda Love Karen A. Price Jennifer L. Strong
Jaime Hammer Amy Lovenguth Tykiesha R. Price Terresa Sweeney
Lynda Hamrick Lynn MacMillan Jeffrey Quinn Jimmy Sy
Kimberly Harmon-Davidson Nicole Maggio Sara Ramirez Wayne Szalma
Pat A. Heenan MaryAnn Maikisch Barbara Ann Ray Missie Taylor
Jeanne Heffernan Linda Masi Lisa Reifenrath Melissa Teitsma
Ann Henneguant Sharon Matteo Theresa Restaino Thomas Tenaglia, Sr.
Kelly A. Hough Michele Matthews Melissa Riley Denise M. Thoma
Dorrett Hudson Deborah Matturro James Robinson Rosalyn Thomas
Cynthia Jacques Donna McArdle Rebecca A. Roe Jerry Thompson
Carol Johnson Susan McCarthy Kathleen Ross Georgine P. Tracy
Joseph Johnson Christine McGinley Amy Rothman Maggie Tumasz
Joann Jones Sarah McGirr Wendy Russell Kelly Valente
Kathryn Joyce Dr. Carol McKinley Kristine Russo David VandenHeuvel
Gerald Robert Just Marian McKinley Patricia Sachs Roberta K. Voloshin
Denise Kaizar Virginia Meo Jacqueline Santonastaso Robert Wahl
Mora Karas Susan Lee Mirenda Ian Scheer Pamela Walker
Maya D. Karnwea Rose Mitchell Richard Schleeter Deborah A. Walsh
Linda S. Keller Mary Moloney Kendra Schwabe Therese Wasem
Michele Kelly Catrina Morroni Diana Scotti Aprica Watson
Robert Kemner Valerie A. Mount Salvatore Seirmarco Hannah G. Wecht
Christine King Cherie L. Murray Pamela Senatore Rev. Kimberly J. Wecht
Gina Kithcart Russell Nagy Michele A. Sesok Matthew Weinbaum
Janet Kobrick Kimberly Nielsen Marilyn Shurig Michael C. Williams
Patricia Koepplinger Lori Nourse Adrianne Sinski Nekiesha Williams
Amy B. Kruemmer Terry S. Odgers Tenisha Smalls Robin A. Williams
Rosemary Kuperstein Grace Ogamba Amy Smith Shanay Williams
Staci LaClaire Carol Olsen Brittany Smith Richard D. Wilson
Nancy LaCorte Essence N. Paige Crystal Smith Sharon R. Yesner
Rev. Richard G. Leaver Jean Paul-Bonnet Beth A. Snyder Lori Zott
Belinda Legette Sharon Pepe Mary C. Somers
Terri Legette Nilsa Perez Kathryn Speer
Joanne Leonardis Mayumi Perfetti Marcia Stanford

We are thankful to the associates who have gone above and beyond by
giving a gift to the UMC Foundation in fiscal year 2020.

YOUR DOLLARS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Each contribution to the United Methodist Communities Foundation furthers our overall
mission and makes a difference in the lives of New Jersey seniors and their families.

The Gift of Care Circle provides support when our residents, through no fault of their own, have exhausted
their financial resources. Through the generosity of family members, associates, and individual friends of UMC,
along with churches, strategic business partners, and local community groups, UMC’s most vulnerable residents
are able to remain in the communities they call home.
Tapestries Memory Care Fund supports UMC’s specialized programming to enhance quality of life for
residents and clients living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Tapestries’ philosophy is centered
around respecting and embracing the individual’s situation and life experience. Contributions to the Tapestries Fund
aid in providing music, fitness, socialization, and technology programming to complement residents’ daily routines.
The Senior Wellness Fund assists UMC in our quest to give older adults living both inside and beyond our
walls access to expert resources, lifelong learning, socialization, and wellness programs. Contributions to the
Senior Wellness Fund currently support UMC’s Senior Spaces.
All donors now have the option to support UMC’s Associate Compassion Fund and Associate
Enrichment Fund.The funds assist UMC associates struggling with unforeseen financial emergencies and
provide scholarships, training, and professional development opportunities.
Donors always have the option to leave their gift “undesignated” or “unrestricted”. This means the funds will
32 be applied to the current Area of Greatest Need. For example, in fiscal year 2020, the United Methodist
Communities Foundation Board of Trustees approved the COVID-19 associate appreciation bonus as a worthy
and appropriate use of unrestricted funds.
Donations may also be restricted for use at a particular United Methodist Communities location.

$1,552,660

Total Giving

between July 1, 2019
and June 30, 2020

In response to Wesley by the Bay associates’ request, residents stand 33
outdoors and wave to police, fire, and first responders driving around
the complex. In addition to the Memorial Day parade, courtesy of
associates, another surprise followed — hand delivered picnic containers
filled with fried chicken, potato salad, corn, and watermelon.

Fund Amount Donors Percentage
Received
231 6%
 Area of Greatest Need (unrestricted/general gifts) $80,558 607 10%
 Gift of Care Circle $141,239 110 0.35%
 Tapestries Memory Care Fund $5,403 69 0.23%
n Senior Wellness Fund $3,549 171 10%
 Community Restrictions $150,073 15 73%
 Realized Bequests & Trusts $1,043,635

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