Giving Thanks: A Time to Reflect on Our Community and Supporters

As we celebrate this season of gratitude, the Ebenezer Foundation is deeply thankful for the many blessings and incredible support we receive year-round. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we take this opportunity to reflect on the generosity and dedication that make our work possible. 

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Team and Supporters 

This year, we are especially grateful to the many individuals and organizations that have contributed to the success of our mission. Thanks to their support, we have been able to continue making a profound impact on the lives of those we serve, and we are thrilled to share a few highlights: 

• Ebenezer Team Members: Over 66 Employee Emergency SOS Loans, totaling more than $58,000, have been provided to support our own team members in times of need. 

• Private Foundations: More than $100,000 in contributions have been made to the Ebenezer Foundation, enabling us to continue our essential work. 

• Corporate Sponsors: Over $180,000 has been contributed by our corporate sponsors to support the Lifelong Learning program, enriching the lives of many. 

• Individual Donors: With nearly $250,000 in donations to date, individual supporters are helping us make a significant difference in the communities we serve. 

• Estate Gifts: Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who has included the Ebenezer Foundation in their estate plans, life insurance policies, and retirement plans. 

A Special Acknowledgment of Our Community Partners 

We would also like to honor our incredible community partners who have played a pivotal role in the success of our Lifelong Learning (LLL) programs. These partners include: 

• COMPAS 

• MacPhail Music for Life^™ 

• Northern Clay Center’s Art@Hand 

• Jewish Family Services 

• Paint Paper Scissors 

• Skylark Opera 

• Curiosity Studio 

• KAIROSalive! 

• Silicate Arts, LLC 

• Smiling Drum Studio 

• Virtual Passport Programs, LLC (VR) 

• Studio J-Bo 

• Art with Heart^© 
  

We owe much of the success of our Lifelong Learning initiatives to these dedicated organizations, and we extend our deepest thanks for their collaboration and support. 

Recognizing Our Teams 

Finally, we are incredibly grateful for the passion and commitment of our Ebenezer teams: 

• Spiritual Care Chaplains 

• Dimensions^® Coordinators 

• Life Enrichment Teams 

• Culinary Teams 

Each of these teams plays a vital role in enriching the lives of those we serve, and their hard work and dedication are what make Ebenezer truly exceptional. 

Looking Ahead with Gratitude 

As we look to the future, we remain grateful for all of you—our dedicated employees, supporters, and community partners. Together, we are making a real difference, and we look forward to all that we will continue to accomplish in the coming year.