Category: News
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Two New Ways to Donate
Fundraising is the life blood of Lincoln Hills Foundation and 100% of all donations go directly to programs and services for Lincoln seniors. With that in mind we have added two new ways to donate, they are AmazonSmile and PayPal Giving Fund When you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the…
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Foundation provides $7,500 grant to Del Oro
The Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center received it 4th Quarter grant payment to fund it’s support of Lincoln dementia caregivers. This brings the total for the year to $30,000. Pictured here is Stefani Wilson, the counselor who moderates the monthly caregiver meetings in Lincoln Hills. The pilot program which was started in the 4th quarter…
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Seniors First receives $3,750
The last of 4 quarterly $3,750 payments in 2018 to Seniors First has been made. Seniors First delivers regular, nutritious meals to seniors who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. Food insecurity is a real problem for some seniors, and the Lincoln Hills Foundation is proud to fund an offset through the Seniors…
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Lincoln Hills Foundation supports Bosom Buddies
Bosom Buddies, a 55-member support group for breast cancer patients and survivors, has received its 4th quarter grant of $500 from the Foundation. It recently received a note from the son of one of the BB members: “Thank you for being so kind to my mom. Without you ladies, her road to recovery would not…
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Why Do You Give?
Anticipating this month’s Direct Mail campaign, we asked Lincoln Hills residents why they donate to the Lincoln Hills Foundation (LHF). They said they give because: Their donations matter to someone they know and care about. It’s important to give to those in need, and they trust the Foundation to use their donated money to make…
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Lincoln Hills Foundation Hosts Meeting With Grantees and Community Partners
On September 8, 2017 the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Hills Foundation hosted its second annual Grantees and Community Partners Meeting at Kilaga Springs Lodge. Founded with a mission to provide support and assistance to seniors in our Lincoln community, the Foundation has contributed to the well-being and safety of Lincoln seniors for over…
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Thank You Bingo Players!
The August 30th round of Bingo games in the OC Ballroom was a record-setting success, we had the largest number of players ever rocking the ballroom. One player won two games, another player had two winning cards in the same game, and to cap it all off six players split the prize money for the…
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The Heimlich Saves a Life!
On July 11, 2018, a staff member at Orchard Creek was eating a quick breakfast when she began choking. Another staff member nearby quickly performed the Heimlich Maneuver and saved her life. The Community Association staff members in Lincoln Hills are all trained in CPR/AED/First Aid and Heimlich by the same instructor who teaches our…
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A Story of Love, Dedication and an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
In April 60 Minutes ran a segment (click on link below to view) that followed a couple through the 10 year progress of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. It is the story of Carol and Mike, her progression through the disease and his dedication, challenges faced and love. This 13 minute segment shows what it means to…
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LHF supports local AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program
In 2016, the Lincoln Hills Foundation granted funds for the purchase of two laptop computers and related peripheral items. This enabled The Tax Aide Program to provide more efficient service to the seniors they assist in preparing and electronically filing their Federal and California Income Tax returns. The Tax Counselors were assisted by 20 additional volunteers providing support…