March 2023

New pianos key to keeping music a priority

Music is has always been a priority at Benedictine Living Communities in Rochester and Byron. Music performances fill activities calendars. Worship services become even more meaningful with hymns played on chapel pianos. The holidays become extra special when carolers gather around a piano harmonizing Silent Night.

To keep music a key part of our residents' daily lives, the foundation is working to raise enough funds to replace five pianos across our three campuses. Many of our pianos were already used when they arrived on our campuses. Tuning and adjustments can no longer improve their tone, and repair costs outweigh the cost of the instruments. The cost of a new, upright modern console piano is $5,000.

Will you help us keep the music playing? Click the give button to take you to our website's giving page. Select our greatest needs fund and write "pianos" in the comments.

Give today toward new pianos!

Former senior living resident plays jingle bells

Take a look back at this video from 2015 of short-term rehab resident Mavis, who was 96 at the time, playing the grand piano in the Madonna Towers lobby. Can you believe she hadn't had a music lesson in her life?!

Resident ambassadors call to say 'thanks-a-bunch' to donors

If you've made a donation to the foundation recently, you've most likely received a call from one of our Thanks-A-Bunch Resident Ambassadors to say thank you. This cheerful group of four Madonna Towers residents makes thank-you calls to our donors once a month to let you know how much your gift is appreciated by the very people it benefits.

Our current Thanks-A-Bunch Resident Ambassadors are (from left) Lois Holland, Margee Jacobson, Sarabeth Watson and Betty Shuster.

"It's such an honor to have residents call donors and thank them for their support," said Foundation Director Jordan Broers. "We've received many compliments about this special program."

Volunteers welcome!

A great way to support Benedictine Living Communities in Rochester and Byron is through a gift of your time. Volunteers are welcome in all departments on all campuses.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, Contact Wellness Director Mariah Aug at mariah.mariano@benedictineliving.org or

507-206-2364. She can connect you with current volunteer opportunities or work with you if there is a specific way in which you would like to be of service.

A therapy dog and her puppies visiting residents of Benedict House

Through grants and other generous donor support, we've raised enough to purchase 18 new adjustable beds for our skilled nursing care! Yet, we're still working toward our goal of 56 new beds that will help increase the strength and independence of our skilled nursing residents. If you would like to contribute, click the button below! Select greatest needs fund, then write "beds" in the comment section on the online gift form. Every gift makes a difference!

Give today toward new adjustable beds!

It's tax time! Learn how giving can benefit you

In addition to supporting the mission of Benedictine Foundation-Rochester/Byron, a planned gift can provide substantial tax advantages, especially on gifts of stocks and real estate. Learn more about the tax benefits of giving at our legacy giving website.

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Becoming a monthly donor has a huge impact for small nonprofit organizations like ours.

You see, even a small gift each month makes a big difference.

It is an easy and affordable way for individuals to make their support go further and impact more lives all together.

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Leave a Benedictine legacy

Perhaps the easiest and most flexible way to have a lasting impact on Benedictine Foundation-Rochester/Byron is to name the foundation as a beneficiary in your will or living trust. Please visit our legacy-giving website for more information or contact Foundation Director Jordan Broers to let him know your wishes: Jordan.Broers@benedictineliving.org or (507) 206-2219

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