December 1, 2021
425 N Linwood, Appleton, WI 54914
920-734-7225
www.fvlhomes.org

OUR MISSION: Supportive Independent Living in a
Faith-based Senior Community
From Executive Director Lynn Ann Clausing Rusch

As we enter the Advent season, I find it easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. I become consumed with the idea that I need to make Christmas the best season ever: buying gifts, decorating our home and baking all the traditional cookies and candies my family has come to expect. And while I have fun in the preparation, sometimes the pressure to do it all makes me tired and frustrated. I lose sight of the joy of the season.

When we have faith and trust in Jesus, what we already have is more than enough – and more than that, when we share the good of our faith in peace with those around us, we don’t run out of joy, but are instead filled with it and have more than enough left over to share with others.

Instead of rushing to do the next great thing over the next 21 days, let us take time to just be together as a family, talk about the joy of waiting for the birth of Jesus, and rest in His perfect love for us.
Dear Friends of Fox Valley Lutheran Homes:

Your financial support continues to offer HOPE to the Fox Valley Lutheran Homes community by supporting the health and well-being of our tenants. The staff and volunteers at FVLH offer HOPE every day as they support our tenants facing the many challenges related to aging. 
Recently, our long-time tenant Bernice visited our Care Coordinator, Cheryl to report symptoms of dizziness and fatigue. Cheryl encouraged and supported Bernice as they called her physicians. Bernice was advised to go the ER and Cheryl arranged a ride and remained with her until her friend arrived. Bernice remained in the hospital to have a life-saving pacemaker implanted. Without the support and encouragement of Cheryl, Bernice would not have sought immediate medical care.
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, we were able to celebrate the following accomplishments in 2021:
  • Rejuvenate our raised bed gardens and remove unsightly buckthorn on our grounds.
  • We were a recipient of a $20,861 PPP grant that allowed us to continue our ministry when fund-raising events were cancelled due to COVID.
  • Improve the safety and accessibility of our entrances.
  • Offer wellness programs including flu clinics, fall prevention and Tai Chi classes.

As we continue our faith-based ministry, we hope to accomplish the following activities and projects in 2022:
  • Restore an office and meeting room to an apartment and provide much needed affordable housing.
  • Create outdoor sitting areas for performances, worship services, picnics and recreation.
  • Offer additional worship and social events for our tenants.
 
We ask for your continued support by making a gift to support our ministry. Your gift can be made online (fvlhomes.org/donate-now) or by mailing your donation to the above address.  

 In Appreciation,
Rev. Jake Czarnik-Neimeyer
Board Chairperson
Lynn Ann Clausing Rusch
Executive Director
CARES Act Charitable Provisions allows donors to deduct up to 100% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) versus the normal 60% limitation. For those who do not itemize, the CARES Act allows for an additional $300, above-the-line, charitable deduction for contributions to organizations. The deduction applies ONLY for gifts of cash made in 2021. Talk with your financial or tax advisor about how these incentives could benefit both you and Fox Valley Lutheran Homes.
Linwood Place, a ministry of Fox Valley Lutheran Homes is a non-profit corporation affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and area congregations. The board of directors is composed of community leaders, clergy and dedicated volunteers who guide the operation and plan for the future.

We are a non-sectarian project. Fox Valley Lutheran Homes, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, handicap, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. FVLH is an independent living facility for seniors (62+).