June 2017 E-Newsletter          


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October 14, 2017 
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On June 22, 2017, Lutheran Crossings at Moorestown will celebrate its 70th birthday of caring for seniors and the community.

First known as the Lutheran Home, the skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehabilitation residence is filled with a rich heritage that dates back long before its 1947 opening. 

The original building, Breidenhart Castle, is
located on the front of the Lutheran Crossings' campus. This Moorestown landmark carries some of its own incredible history, with previous renowned homeowners such as Samuel Leeds Allen, inventor of the Flexible Flyer sled, and Eldridge R. Johnson, inventor of the Victor Talking Machine.

During the past 70 years, as a program of Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, the campus has not only cared for the aging, but has also helped rehabilitate many back to health following a hospital stay.

Lutheran Crossings is launching a year-long celebration to recognize this important milestone. "Numerous events are planned over the next 12 months that will allow us to celebrate with various groups, including our residents and their families, our employees, the Lutheran Crossings' Auxiliary, local churches and the community, as well as those we partner with in serving our residents' needs," explains Carl Tarbell, vice president and executive director of Lutheran Crossings.

Check the Lutheran Crossings website, on its Facebook page, and in local newspapers for upcoming events, and then join us! 
NEW VISIONS HONORED BY FOOD BANK OF SJ

New Visions Homeless Day Shelter received the Network Circle of Excellence Award from the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) last week for its work with NJ's most needy  population in Camden.

With this recognition, New Visions receives:
  • Network Circle of Excellence Engraved Trophy
  • 3,000 lbs. of donated products free
  • 6 free delivery certificates
  • Photo and write up in the next FBSJ newsletter
  • One free cooking demo (approx. 1 hour)
Congratulations to New Visions for this outstanding award!

$10,000 GRANT RECEIVED FROM INVESTOR'S BANK
Investors Bank Assistant Vice President and Vincentown Branch Manager Andrea Bondy and Assistant Vice President, Investors Bank Maple Shade Branch Manager Carol-Anne Peacock proudly awarded a $10,000 grant to New Visions Homeless Day Shelter in Camden to assist in meeting the needs of Camden's homeless population.

L to R: Carol-Anne Peacock, Colleen Frankenfield, Beth Gebhart, and Andrea Bondy.
"We take for granted the ability to have a hot shower, clean clothes, and a good meal," said Bondy. "But not everyone has been so lucky. Providing this grant to Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey for New Visions enables us to contribute in a small way to serving those in need." Peacock added, "One of the things that you often don't think of is the ability to send and receive mail if you are homeless. New Visions provides a mailing address, which can be critically important for acquiring a job, receiving information about critical services, etc. Investors is gratified to be able to make a difference in the lives of those served by New Visions."

LSMNJ applied for the grant from the Investors Foundation, which supports non-profit organizations that enrich the diverse communities served by Investors Bank. LSMNJ President & CEO Colleen Frankenfield and Executive Director of Fund Development & the LSMNJ Foundation, Beth Gebhart, graciously accepted the grant on behalf of New Visions.

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THE VILLA at FLORHAM PARK WELCOMES MERCY
A long-time employee and member of the LSMNJ family, Mercy Gonzalez, RN, CDP, CALA, LNHA has been named the new executive director at The Villa at Florham Park.

Mercy previously spent over 14 years with LSMNJ both as an administrator and director of nursing. Her most recent position was at Crane's Mill, LSMNJ's continuing care retirement community in West Caldwell.  Mercy served as the administrator for the Health Center at Crane's Mill. During her tenure there, she was responsible for creating an assisted living memory support neighborhood, developing an out-patient rehabilitation program, setting up a healthcare services unit, and was key to the development of strong hospital relations. 

Mercy's career also includes experience with other local healthcare programs such as Fellowship Village Retirement Community in Basking Ridge, Merry Heart Nursing Home in Boonton, and Troy Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Parsippany.

Congratulations Mercy!

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