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Through the prudent management of gifts, 2015 was a very successful year that allowed the Foundation to support the St. John's mission of "providing living opportunities within nurturing environments of hope, dignity, and love."Support to ResidentsAs a ministry of the church and a not-for-profit corporation, St. John's is committed to providing a continuum of housing opportunities and supportive services primarily to the elderly. A commitment that St. John's has made is that no one will be turned away or asked to leave because of their inability to pay. The below are examples of that support:1) Many residents are exhausting their financial resources sooner than anticipated. The Annual Fund is used to support those residents who cannot meet their financial needs. In 2015, resident subsidies included:* $18,754 rent subsidy for Chapel Court residents,* $4,645 of subsidies for resident needs including visits to the onsite beauty shop.2) One of the great works of St. John's is our remarkable Pastoral Care program. Spiritual support, worship, and bible study are at the heart of our ministry to residents. In 2015, the Foundation provided $49,086 to St. John's to support the cost of Pastoral Care activities across campus. St. John's believes we should provide our elderly residents with more than just room and board. In that regard we have ministers and chaplains on staff to meet both the spiritual and emotional needs of our residents and staff.3) Most of the residents are limited in their ability to leave campus and participate in meaningful activities. St. John's Activities program provides entertainment, neighborly interaction, and helps keep minds stimulated and healthy. The Foundation provided $55,076 in 2015 to St. John's to help cover the cost of our activities program. This support allowed for funding trips to local attractions and historical sites, and giving the residents an opportunity to experience the community outside of the campus. This funding also provided numerous games, videos, and events on site to stimulate the interests of our elderly. 4) During the last two years our fundraising efforts have been focused on the Legacy of Love (LOL) Campaign. Funds in the amount of $432,706 have been raised to remodel the rooms of our dementia wing to improve the lives of our residents afflicted with this terrible disease by affording them a more functional living situation. In 2015 we started construction and spent $50,436 remodeling these rooms.Support to EmployeesSt. John's employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are often faced with very physically and mentally challenging work environments. 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Examples of that support are: 1) The Foundation's signature event is the Summer Concert Series. For five weeks each summer, free concerts are offered for our residents and the community at the Fred &amp; Marie Miller Pavilion on the campus of St. John's. From its humble beginnings in 1998 to a thriving series going strong for the last 18 years, the concerts have become a summer tradition for many. It is not uncommon to have 2,000 - 2,500 music lovers each week at the concerts and an average annual attendance of 8,500 people. The Foundation could not undertake this endeavor alone and relies on the support of countless staff, volunteers and sponsors to help ensure its success. Direct costs, paid with sponsor contributions, allow the concerts to remain free for the community. One of the unique features of the Summer Concert Series is the partnership with other area non-profits. Each week, a local non-profit organization volunteers in the concession stand at the concerts. 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