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The Legacy Club—Continuing the Sisters of Providence Tradition
Older adults who need help caring for themselves have held a special place in the hearts of the Sisters of Providence since the 1830s. That’s when foundress Madame Emilie Gamelin sheltered a 102-year-old woman and others in need in her Montreal home. The Sisters’ dream of helping Seattle’s seniors began in the 1920s, and in 1924, they had raised $320,000 from the community to build St. Vincent’s Home for the Aged on 11 hilltop acres in West Seattle where The Mount sits today.
The Sisters’ legacy of compassionate care continues in part through The Legacy Club — a group of individuals, foundations and businesses who support The Mount through accumulative or one-time gifts of $5,000 or more.
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Priority Funding Needs
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Charity care - the gap between the cost of resident care and reimbursement from government programs was over $1.5 million in 2006.
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Resident Activity Fund, any amount
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Annual Fund, $50 to $5,000, one-time gift or multi-year pledge
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Major Gift
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Supplemental Scholarship for Adult Day Health participant, $3,000 for 6 months
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Good quality watercolor brushes
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Art supply cart on wheels
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Large print books
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Subscriptions to large print magazines
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Picture books (travel, geography, foods, homes, country, nature, maps, etc.)
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Easy listening CD’s (Big band music, music of 1930’s – 1950’s, international music)
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DVD musicals and movies
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Large screen TV
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Baking mixes
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Magnifying glass
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Art supplies
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Pocket talkers
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Karaoke machine
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Down comforter for twin bed
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Electric recliner
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International cookbooks
Selected Designated Funding Opportunities
- Nursing Neighborhood Residents’ Recreational Activities (field trips, parties, celebrations)
- Assisted Living Program Recreational Activities (gardening and art projects)
- Adult Day Health Program Activities and Equipment
- Providence Mountain View Adult Family Home Fund
- Intergenerational Art Program (teachers and supplies)
- Intergenerational Music Program (instructor fees)
- Intergenerational Learning Center (program expenses)
- Staff Training and Development
- "Emilie’s Treasures" Thrift Boutique (enhancement, display cases, operating expenses)
Memorial and Tribute Gifts
Gifts may be made in memory or in honor of a loved one, friend, associate or special occasion. For memorial and tribute gifts, we will send a letter to the family or next-of-kin in notification that The Foundation has received a gift in honor of their loved one, including the name and address of the donor.
In-Kind Gifts
Donations of goods and services may be accepted as well. The Emilie’s Treasures Thrift Boutique welcomes donations of quality clothing and household wares, furniture and appliances. Items such as travel packages, fine art and recreational experiences are wonderful contributions to our annual gala auctions and events. Another way to give to The Foundation and The Mount is through volunteer opportunities. Please contact us at 206/938-6194 for more information on in-kind gifts or call 206/937-3701, ext. 28170 for more information on volunteering at The Mount!
"Emilie’s Treasures" Thrift Boutique
Located on The Mount's 1st floor near the Gift Shop and Espresso Bar, Emilie's Treasures is accessible to all residents, staff, family members and supporters. The shop is entirely run by volunteers and 100% of the sales are donated to support the residents and programs of The Mount.
Emilie’s Treasures is filled with special items—some of great "antique" value, others of great bargain value. The goal is to provide a shopping experience for residents, staff and friends while generating additional income for The Foundation to give back to residents. Quality donations are accepted daily.
The Emilie's shop is operated entirely by volunteers, so if you’d like to help with planning or as a salesperson, please contact Storey Squires at 206/937-3701, ext. 28170 or storey.squires@providence.org. We welcome your donations of new or lightly used household items, jewelry and women's clothing for resale in the shop. There is a donation closet on the 1st floor of The Mount close to the reception desk. Please call ahead for furniture donations.
Event Sponsorships
The Foundation stages several fundraising events each year. Some featured events coming up in 2007 include our annual Fall Legacy Community Luncheon on October 25th at Beneroya Hall and O’ Christmas Trees Treeview, Silver Bells Brunch and Gala Dinner/Auction in The Westin Hotel's Grand Ballroom November 26 - 28th. And in Spring 2008, we will again hold our very popular Black Tie Bingo event. Contact Lori Brown at lori.brown@providence.org or call (206) 938-6242 for more information about events and sponsorship opportunities.
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