July 2024

Hello Marta,

We hope you are staying cool and hydrated in this summer heat. Thank you again to all who attended our BBQ and Blooms fundraiser in June. The event was a great success and a wonderful celebration of our Legacy of Grace partners who help to sustain our mission. In case you missed it, you can still view our list of generous sponsors and photos from the event on our website at BBQ & Blooms Summer Bash - CulpepperGarden

Read on to watch our inspiring new video, find out how we are making a difference for vulnerable older adults in our community, and why your support matters. If we haven't told you lately, thank you for standing with Culpepper Garden - We appreciate you!

Culpepper Garden Unveils Inspiring New Video

Culpepper Garden is excited to announce the release of a new inspirational video showcasing the profound impact of our mission to provide housing and care for older adults on fixed and low incomes.

The video offers a heartfelt look at the lives of older adults who are flourishing in our community of care. Viewers will see firsthand the joy and gratitude of these seniors, and their family members, as they live out their golden years with the services and support they need.

This moving video vividly illustrates the importance of our work and aims to inspire others to join our cause, ensuring that Culpepper Garden can continue to serve seniors in need for generations to come. We look forward to building upon our legacy of care and community impact as we prepare to celebrate 25 years of Assisted Living in 2025.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Special thanks to Rich and Ellen West of West Production Services, LLC for their excellent video production services.

First Responders Planting Event

In the midst of our summer heatwave, now might be a good time to mention that fall is not that far off, and neither is our Fall Planting Event. Save the date and plan to join us for this free community event that brings together our first responders, residents and community for a workday in our garden dedicated to our brave First Responders. For more information or to register for this event, contact Laura Orihuela, Director of Community and External Relations at lorihueala@culpeppergarden.org or call 703-528-0162, ext. 104

Keep Virgina Beautiful Green Grant

Culpepper Garden is thrilled to receive a $1,000 grant from Keep Virginia Beautiful to install a Bird Watching Native Garden. This project will provide an enriching birdwatching program that fosters community engagement and promotes mental and physical well-being. The habitat will incorporate native plant species that attract migratory birds and provide essential food sources and shelter for these avian visitors. Residents, volunteers, and community members will enjoy educational workshops and guided birdwatching tours led by experience naturalists. With the help of volunteers, we will conduct a comprehensive monitoring program to track bird species diversity and population dynamics within the habitat.

The mission of Keep Virginia Beautiful is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment. This year 30 organizations throughout the Commonwealth were awarded Green Grants in four different categories: Litter Prevention, Cigarette Litter Prevention, Community Beautification and Recycling.

Click HERE to Learn more about the Green Garden Grant and the other grant winners and check out media coverage of our grant in the Gazette Leader:

Please note: We are in urgent need of adult incontinence pads.

View our Amazon Wish List HERE