Honoring and Valuing Our Older Adults

“Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God.”

Leviticus 19:32

Thank you for your support of the ministry of Linwood Community. Your gifts provide a faith-based, inclusive, and independent living experience for moderate income adults, age 62+. The time, talents and treasures of our tenants and volunteers are an important reason that our community thrives.  

The Appleton Fire Department recently supported our staff and tenants in a fire safety assessment which culminated in an evacuation drill. The drill was purposeful and all tenants were able to vacate the building (or be present on their patio for rescue) in 4 minutes. During this drill, we became aware of how difficult it is for many of our tenants to navigate the stairways.  Our board has made the decision that the original apartment side elevator should be upgraded.  The cost of this upgrade will run between $150,000 and $200,000.                   

Upgrading this elevator will allow our tenants to safely access other areas of our building. We pride ourselves on being a supportive independent community. This elevator is a good example of how we can support tenant independence and allow our community members to remain safe.    

Thanks to generous donations, including Trinity Congregation, “Keith J. Niemuth Accessibility Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region as well as individuals, we have raised more than half of the elevator expense. The elevator is scheduled for completion in June of 2026. It is gratifying that many of our tenants have made monetary contributions and are actively supporting our fund-raising efforts for the elevator. 

We have received a $7,000 matching donation from an anonymous donor.  Would you consider a gift to our elevator fund to help us reach this matching goal?  Your gift can be made online by clicking here or by mailing your donation to the above address.

In Gratitude for all of God’s Blessings,

Lynn Ann Clausing Rusch

Executive Director

Pastor Dan Luett

Board Chairperson