Celebrating National Volunteer Month

National Volunteer month in the United States takes place in the month of April. This month the Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation is dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers throughout the LifeSpire of Virginia family! In recognizing the volunteers who bring the LifeSpire communities to life, we are reminded of the tale of the starfish and of the …

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LifeSpire Unveils 2023 Holiday Card

This year’s holiday greeting features ‘Winter Cardinals’ created by Mary Kent, a resident at Lakewood since 2019.  Mary discovered the fun of making art as a child at Patrick Henry Elementary School in Richmond and has been drawing and painting pictures ever since. After taking many art classes in high school and college, she pursued …

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Season of Gratitude

During this season of thanks and reflection, we are especially grateful for our LifeSpire of Virginia family. Your warm-hearted compassion makes you an integral part of our communities. Thank you for being our partner in helping seniors live purposefully in a loving environment. If the end of this year finds you feeling blessed and inspired …

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3 Great Ways to Give From Your IRA

An IRA is an appealing way to save for retirement: Make a contribution and enjoy tax savings. But eventually, the tax bill comes due—when you take your annual distributions and again when you leave your assets to heirs. If you want to avoid the tax bite and make an impact on our mission, consider a …

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We Are Stronger Together

Your commitment to ensuring the highest quality of life—physically, spiritually and socially—for LifeSpire of Virginia community residents is what enables the Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation to continue realizing its faith-driven mission. When you remember the VBH Foundation or a specific community in your estate plan, your gift lives on and we welcome you into our …

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Lakewood and Lakewood at Home Couples Renew Wedding Vows

Love was in the air for five couples of Lakewood at Home and the Lakewood Community as they renewed their vows in front of friends, family and team members. Their stories of love, respect and commitment span a combined total of 241 years of marriage. Dick and Carol Dunsing The Dunsings,both in their 90s, have …

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEAR’S NEW LAWS

A new year has brought more than just resolutions. It’s brought new laws and other changes that may affect your giving decisions. And with any economic change, you may be looking at your finances and wondering how you will be impacted. The new laws include retirement changes, known collectively as “Secure 2.0,” that may affect …

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Lakewood at Home Team Trains Pickleball Enthusiasts

Summer is in full swing, and the Lakewood at Home team is taking to the courts to soak up the sun and share some skills with the community. The team hosted a pickleball clinic on June 7 with Executive Director Tammy Mackey serving as the instructor. Tammy recently won Richmond Pickleball Classic powered by the …

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Lakewood at HomeMembers, Team Fulfill Christmas Wishes of Four Children

Lakewood at Home members and team took the most wonderful time of the year to a whole new level when giving back. Members and the team raised nearly $400 for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. The program allows community members and organizations to choose children ages zero to 13 to provide Christmas gifts and clothing …

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