Annual Appeal 2025

As we reflect on the past year, I write to you with both deep gratitude and clear-eyed determination. At United Methodist Homes, we have faced significant financial challenges—challenges that mirror the broader shifts occurring across healthcare and senior living. Yet, in the face of these realities, our mission remains unshaken: to provide compassionate care, dignity, and a true sense of home to those we serve.

And we have not been alone in this mission. Thanks to you—our donors, families, and friends—we are navigating this period of transformation with strength and purpose.

Throughout 2024, we made key investments in programs that enrich the lives of our residents, including Montessori-inspired memory care, art and music therapies, and immersive wellness experiences. We are also modernizing our operations and care models to build a more sustainable organization for the future. These are meaningful steps forward—but they require continued partnership and support.

That’s why we’re asking you to make a gift to the United Methodist Homes Foundation today.

Your donation will directly support:

• Our Resident Support Program, which allows those who have outlived their personal resources to remain in the homes they cherish

• Innovative care and enrichment programs that nurture wellness and purpose

• Campus enhancements that ensure warm, welcoming environments for all

• Our staff who bring our mission to life each day with skill, heart, and compassion

Your gift matters now more than ever. Whether you choose to make a one-time donation or a recurring monthly gift, you are helping us build a future of strength, care, and community.

On behalf of our residents, staff, and leadership team—thank you for standing with us. Your belief in our mission makes everything we do possible.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Edwin Betz, Chairman, UMH Foundation

Brian Picchini, President & CEO, United Methodist Homes