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Tabatha Carlyle (l.) presents a
$2,500 check from the Humana Foundation to Mari Terbrueggen and Mary Grimm.
Tabatha is sales support specialist for Humana MarketPoint in Jacksonville. In
2010, Humana MarketPoint launched SLF's 10th Anniversary Series by sponsoring
the first concert. Thank you, Humana, for your continued support!
Thank you, Vistakon! Mari Terbrueggen joyfully accepts a $10,000 grant in
support of SLF from Steve Malick, Vistakon Worldwide Vice President, Business
Improvement, and chairman of the contributions committee. Also shown are Terry
Grass (Vistakon), Mary Grimm (SLF), and Michelle Morgan (Vistakon). We are very
proud to have Vistakon's continued support and greatly admire their philosophy
and commitment to give back to the community.
Dec. 3, 2011:
SLF
board member Joan Turner was honored on Nov. 22 at the 25th Annual Senior
Thanksgiving Luncheon amidst a thousand enthusiastic senior citizens. Led by
Joan, the event has served over 20,000 since its beginning in 1986. In addition
to The Senior Life Foundation, sponsors included The Florida Star, WCGL radio
and Wellcare. Later that day, Joan received a proclamation from the
Jacksonville City Council commemorating the anniversary. Joan said that the
luncheon reinforces an attitude of gratitude for our blessings.
SLF
president Mari Terbrueggen (r.) presented a certificate of appreciation to Joan
Turner (l.) at the SLF-sponsored 25th Annual Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon. Also
shown is WCGL radio's Deborah Maiden.
SLF board member Joan Turner, who is director of the
City's Independent Living Program, was honored with the 2011 ElderSource
Professional Caregiver Award at their first annual awards. The award was
presented to Joan for dedicating her professional working life to the
advancement and care of the elderly. She exemplifies the dedication,
selflessness, ethics, compassion and acceptance of diversity required in the
care of elder adults. Pictured are Mayor Alvin Brown, Joan, ElderSource
executive director Linda Levin and Community Hospice development director Toula
Wootan. Joan spearheads SLF's Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon and coordinates the
Saving Our Seniors Energy program and the distribution of fans and heaters.
Congratulations, Joan!
A piano
for the Lincoln Villa Senior Center! Having enjoyed their Kimball piano for
many years at home, Kay and Gary Verble recently donated it to The Senior Life
Foundation. It now has a new home on New Kings Road at Lincoln Villa, where it
will bring joy and good memories to the seniors for many years to come. SLF
board member John Thomas will entertain with a special concert after the
holidays. Thank you Kay and Gary for your thoughtful donation. Thanks too to
Carolyn Antman and Vincent Jaso for moving the piano to its new home.
Oct. 20, 2011: Mary Grimm (r.) and Mari Terbrueggen were delighted to say
thank you in person to Jan Moran, chairman and president, and Melanie Burgess
(l.), executive director, of The Jim Moran Foundation. The Foundation’s $20,000
grant, payable over two years, will provide much needed support for seniors with
urgent needs. Mrs. Moran and Ms. Burgess were in Jacksonville for site visits
with grantees. Again, thank you!
Oct. 3, 2011: SLF president Mari Terbrueggen accepts a check for $13,500
from Chuck Jones, service director, and Jeremy Trimble, general manager, Coggin
Chevrolet at the Avenues.
The Senior Life Foundation salutes the following door prize and golf bag
donors for our First Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Sept. 26: Amelia
Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast, Belk’s, BJ’s Steak House, Blue Bamboo, Cantina
Laredo, Capital Grille, Costco, Eagle Landing Golf Club, Edwin Watts Golf,
Florida Theatre, J. Alexander’s, Latitude 30, NAPA Auto Parts, Office Max and
Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Thank you helping to make the day such a great
success!
SLF Donates an Energy-Efficient Refridgerator for Moncrief Senior Center!
August 18, 2011
Read the thank you letter from Mayor Alvin Brown here!
Thanks Wal-Mart for the Grant!
Aug. 1, 2011: SLF thanks the Walmart Foundation and its Florida Advisory Council for
selecting us to receive a $25,000 grant through the 2010 State Giving Program.
Per the award letter, "We believe that your organization is doing important work
within the community you serve, and we are proud that we are able to support you
in your efforts." Thank you Walmart for helping us to help our
seniors!
June 29, 2011 - Three cheers for the Rotary Club of West Jacksonville – Board member Joan Turner was delighted to accept a $1,000 grant from Frank Scheu, president of the Rotary Club of West Jacksonville, to purchase oscillating fans for low-income seniors. Seniors are often afraid to run their air conditioning for fear of running up their bills. The fans bring immediate relief and help to avert heat stroke when the heat is oppressive. Joan is program manager for the City of Jacksonville's Independent Living Program and coordinates the fan distribution. You can make a donation to this program through WeGive.org.
Very special thanks to the Deer Creek Women's Alliance! On May 12, 2011, Debbie Wallace, Alliance president, presented Betty Gurney and Mary Grimm with a $1,500 donation to the Senior Life Foundation to assist seniors with urgent needs. The Alliance’s primary function is to promote an awareness of the needs of local charitable organizations and to raise funds for these charities through a variety of activities and social events. Thank you!
March 31, 2011 – Many, many thanks to Vistakon for renewed support of the Senior Life Foundation!
Heather Rodney (l.), Senior Administrative Coordinator, HR, presents a check for $5,000 to Mari Terbrueggen and Mary Grimm. Special thanks to Steve Malick, Worldwide Vice President, Business Improvement, and Chairman of the Charitable Contributions Committee.
Supporting good works and charities is part of Vistakon’s credo, and volunteering in the community is a top priority.
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November 18, 2010: Hadda, Marketing Assistant at Wal-mart at The Avenues, presents Mari Terbrueggen with a check from for The Senior Life Foundation. Special thanks to Scott and Hadda and Cheryl for the loyal support of the FOUNDATION and the seniors that we serve.
November 9, 2010: Walmart Supercenter #1172 (Beach Blvd. at Hodges) renewed its support of the Senior Life Foundation with a $750 grant. Mary Grimm accepted the check from Janeen, community relations representative.
Riverview Concert - November 4, 2010
Council Commemorates Foundation’s 10th Anniversary
On October 26, 2010, Council President Jack Webb introduced Resolution 2010-694A before City Council to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Senior Life Foundation in Jacksonville. The Resolution congratulates the Foundation for continuing to meet the needs of the less fortunate amongst the senior citizens in our community. It also cites our successful efforts in developing partnerships with the corporate community, caring volunteers and generous donations from others who care. As a special tribute, the Resolution recognizes that senior citizens represent that generation in our community that surmounted numerous obstacles, labored tirelessly over the years and dedicated their lives to make ours a better community and world than they encountered in the course of their own. Joining President Mari Terbrueggen for the presentation of the Resolution were The Honorable Tyrie Boyer, Helen Chestnut, Mary Ferrell, Mary Grimm, Helen Ludwig, John Thomas and Joan Turner.
Charles T. Joseph Concert - October 13, 2010
SLF Concert Series - Wallace Small Senior Center Oct. 7, 2010
SLF Senior Concert Series - Bennie Furlong Senior Center (Sept. 15, 2010)
Senior Concert Series Continues at Bennie Furlong Senior Center in Jacksonville BeachSeptember 15, 2010The Senior Concert Series presented by the Senior Life Foundation continued at the Bennie Furlong Senior Center concert in Jacksonville Beach. In her note to SLF, site coordinator Lee Anderson said, “Thank you for planning and providing the wonderful event at the Bennie Furlong Senior Center. John [Thomas]’s performance was spectacular and the seniors greatly enjoyed singing along to songs of the past. We are so happy we were able to be a part of the Senior Life Foundation’s Anniversary and we hope to be part of many more.”
Concert Series Kicks Off at Longbranch Senior Center
September 8, 2010
Seniors from Longbranch Senior Center enjoyed singing along and reminiscing with Board member John Thomas as he played tunes from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s at a concert to celebrate the Senior Life Foundation’s 10th Anniversary. With John at the piano are (l. to r.) Robert Caldwell, Eurnice Bell, Matthew Jefferson, and Zettie Robinson.
SLF Kicks Off Concert Series
September 8, 2010
On hand to launch the 10th Anniversary Senior Concert Series at Longbranch Senior Center on September 8th were Mari Terbrueggen, president; Helen Ludwig, former Board member and chair, Mayor’s Council on Elder Affairs; Tabatha Carlyle, sales support specialist, Humana MarketPOINT; Saundra Kidd, vice president, administration; and Lisa Marshall, assistant management improvement officer, Adult Services Division, City of Jacksonville. Humana MarketPOINT was concert sponsor and provided door prizes for the celebration. Additional door prizes were provided by Chick-Fil-A, Golden Corral, Lowe’s and the Senior Life Foundation.
SLF marks its 10th anniversary with a gift to Duval County senior citizens The gift of music will be presented at various Duval County Senior Centers through a series of one-hour concerts, compliments of the Senior Life Foundation in honor of its 10th Anniversary. The kickoff concert is September 8 at the Longbranch Senior Center, in cooperation with Humana MarketPOINT Jacksonville. A second concert is set for September 16 at the Bennie Furlong Senior Center, in partnership with the Rotary Club of South Jacksonville. The concerts include tuning the piano in each senior center that hosts a concert. In addition, the seniors will enjoy an anniversary cake and door prizes. Each concert begins at 10:00 a.m. and is open to clients of the respective centers. Additional concerts are planned for October 7 at the Wallace Small Senior Center, October 13 at the Charlie Joseph Senior Center, and November 4 at the Riverview Senior Center. Concert sites for 2011 will be announced at a later date.
Foundation Board member John Thomas is volunteering his time and talents as a pianist and raconteur to visit and reminisce with seniors across the county as he plays songs from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. According to Thomas, “The power of music is understated. It is a thrill for me to see people who have been sitting quietly on the sidelines suddenly come alive upon hearing the first few notes of a favorite song.”
The project is being coordinated with the City's Community and Senior Center Services Program. Lisa G. Marshall, assistant management improvement officer, attests, “This is exactly the kind of activity that we look for to invigorate our seniors. It offers mental stimulation, peer interaction, and a cause to celebrate. Most importantly, those seniors who may be in a crisis situation are going to find an organization in Duval County that they can turn to for immediate help.”
Members of the 10th Anniversary committee are Carolyn Antman, piano tuning and repair; Tabatha Carlyle, Humana MarketPOINT; Helen R. Chestnut, vice president, client services, Senior Life Foundation; Mary Ferrell, program manager, special events for seniors, City of Jacksonville and Board member, Senior Life Foundation; Mary M. Grimm, vice president, development, Senior Life Foundation; Jean Ludlow, vice president, public relations, and secretary, Senior Life Foundation; Lisa G. Marshall, assistant management improvement officer, Adult Services Division, City of Jacksonville; Mari Terbrueggen, president, Senior Life Foundation; and John Thomas, Board member, Senior Life Foundation.
SLF Members Receive Awards from Pru-CareAugust 18, 2010Thanks to PruCare, a volunteer recognition program of the Prudential Financial Co., Senior Life Foundation has realized awards totaling $7,000 for the work done last year by six Prudential retirees who are active volunteers with the Senior Life Foundation. Those recognized were: President Mari Terbrueggen, Secretary Jean Ludlow, Vice President, Administration Saundra Kidd, Treasurer Betty Gurney, Auditor Nancy Jo Vining and Graphic Artist Gail Logan. Mari again received the largest award, $5,000, which she has received for the last several years.The awards are based on the number of volunteer hours served and the impact of the service.
"We are proud of our company," said Mari, "for realizing the importance of volunteerism and providing a monetary contribution to the non-profits that benefit from the work of the volunteers. It has made a big difference to SLF, providing important funding so we can help seniors in crisis." She added, "we are particularly grateful to those Pru volunteers who share our concern for low-income seniors and work so very hard to be sure they can be helped."
The Senior Life Foundation Provides Fans for Seniors at Risk for Heat StrokeAugust 5, 2010From the Florida Times-Union:
Mari Terbrueggen Spotlighted in the Jacksonville Daily RecordAugust 10, 2010Senior Life Foundation's Founder and CEO Mari Terbrueggen is spotlighted in the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Prudential Recognizes SLF Members
June 10, 2010
The Prudential has a special volunteer recognition program that honors its employees and retirees which provides a monetary award to the agency of choice by those selected. The Senior Life Foundation has been the recipient of numerous grants through this program. Individuals have just been notified and, again this year, SLF volunteers who are Prudential retirees have received numerous grants. President Mari Terbrueggen has once again been recognized with one of the top awards, which brings $5,000 to the Foundation. Jean Ludlow, vice president,PR and secretary, was awarded a $1,000 grant to SLF for her efforts; and $250 awards to SLF are to recognize the volunteer work of Prudential retirees Saundra Kidd, vice president; Betty Gurney, treasurer; Gail Logan, graphics consultant, and Nancy Jo Vining, auditor.
"As Prudential retirees who are active in the work of the Senior Life Foundation, we are grateful our company has retained this recognition program," said Mari Terbrueggen. "The important thing is that the monetary awards make it possible to help more low-income seniors who are facing a crisis and be able to respond in a timely manner, often in the same day the request is made."
Jean Ludlow Named "Senior Woman of the Year"During the recent Senior Expo, the Council on Elder Affairs (COEA) presented awards to individuals for their work on behalf of seniors. Jean Ludlow, Senior Life Foundation vice president, public relations, and secretary was named "senior woman of the year." Ben Walker, a former SLF board member, received the lifetime achievement award, and Helen Ludwig, a member of the advisory board, presided over the awards program as COEA's president.
SLF Receives Grant from WalmartConnie Cunningham and Thomas England (manager) Walmart Store #3702, on City Square Drive presented a check for $1,000 to Board member Mary Grimm at a Walmart Associates meeting on April 30, 2010. Walmart is a longtime supporter and great friend to the Senior Life Foundation.
SLF Receives Grant from the Sontag FoundationMarch 16, 2010
The Sontag Foundation recently awarded The Senior Life Foundation, Inc. $25,000.00 in an effort to help individuals retain or regain their independence.
Click here for the press release and
here for the article in The Florida Times-Union.
SLF Receives Grant from Vistakon
Vistakon presented The Senior Life Foundation, Inc., with a check for $5,000. Pictured (from left to right) are Caroline Preston, Manager, Health Care Compliance and Ethics; Heather Rodney, Sr. Administrative Coordinator, Human Resources; Mari Terbrueggen, President, Senior Life Foundation; Steve Malick, VP, Business Improvement; Mary Grimm, VP, Development, Senior Life Foundation; Linda Haston, Buyer – Procurement; and Richard Tyson, Process Engineering Technician, Research & Development.
SLF Receives Grant from Prudential Cares Foundation
The Prudential Cares Foundation presented The Senior Life Foundation, Inc., with a check for $5,000 in the name of SLF founder Mari Terbrueggen in response to Mari's extraordinary public service efforts.
SLF Provides Heaters to Low-Income SeniorsJanuary 8, 2010
The Senior Life Foundation, Inc., purchased 25 electric oil-filled radiator heaters for low-income seniors during the near-record cold snap, working with Joan Turner, program manager at the City of Jacksonville’s Independent Living Program, and Humana’s MarketPoint Management TEAM. The heaters were distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Mary L. Singleton Senior Center on Friday, January 8, 2010. The winter months are particularly hard on low-income seniors, and heaters are one of the most desperately needed items.
SLF's Mari Terbrueggen Honored by Bank of America as a Local HeroNovember 2, 2009 Jacksonville Business JournalThe Jacksonville charities are two of 14 that received more than $2.8 million from Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Since starting the program in 2004, Bank of America has given away $18 million throughout the state.
Providing Hope for the ElderlyJune 3, 2007 Florida Times-UnionMari Terbrueggen spent 10 years finishing college so she could change things. She knows the people who turn to her for help now don't have that same kind of time. Terbrueggen is president of Senior Life Foundation, a ray of hope for elderly residents who need one-time assistance in paying a bill or getting a repair so they can remain in their own homes. "We get calls from ladies and men in their 90s on oxygen who can't pay their electric bill - very, very serious situations" Terbrueggen said. "Being on a three-month waiting list wasn't going to solve their problem." So she and a dedicated executive board of 15 have become misers so every penny donated can go directly to those who need it.
From the Florida Times-Union on July 2, 2009: