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Going Mobile: Good Samaritan Society Communities Receive On-Site COVID-19 Vaccinations
April 7, 2021
Since the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine began, independent living communities for older adults have had to become resourceful in responding to the needs of residents. Traveling to a clinic to receive the vaccine can be challenging for many people in independent living homes. With access to vaccines still limited,..
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
March 24, 2021
Until 2005, The Children’s Village—established in 1851 to care for orphans in New York City—largely focused on residential programs. Under the leadership of President and CEO Jeremy Kohomban, The Children’s Village transformed into an irreplaceable source of support for children through community engagement. Vincent Madera, the director of The Children’s..
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“It’s a Calling”: Caring for Others Like Your Own Family
March 17, 2021
As part of the Liberty Lutheran family of services, The Hearth at Drexel offers assisted living and memory care to older adults. Nestled in the Main Line section of the greater Philadelphia area, the community is known for going above and beyond to offer its residents outstanding care and services. When the coronavirus pandemic started..
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President Biden Signs “American Rescue Plan” into Law
March 12, 2021
On Thursday, President Biden signed into law the most recent broad COVID relief legislative package, known as the “American Rescue Plan.” While the legislation does not fully address our key priorities, it does improve on previous law, and includes a number of provisions that will impact our member network which we..
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Serving on the Frontlines Before There Was a Frontline
March 10, 2021
My Friend’s House Foundation was serving about 500 people per week before COVID-19; the health crisis only expanded the need to serve many more.
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