Annual Appeal 2026
Every great tree begins with strong roots. Though hidden beneath the surface, its roots provide the strength, nourishment, and stability that allow it to flourish for generations. Our United Methodist Homes family is no different. For decades, generous friends like you have been the roots that sustain our mission — helping people to live well while navigating life’s changes with peace of mind, dignity, and connection in caring and vibrant communities.
Because of your generosity, we recently celebrated an extraordinary milestone: the completion of Harmony Gardens Secured Memory Care at Wesley Village.
Harmony Gardens represents more than a beautiful new neighborhood. It is a promise fulfilled. Families facing the difficult journey of memory loss now have access to a thoughtfully designed environment where loved ones receive specialized care in a setting that promotes comfort, safety, connection, and joy. Every room, every gathering space, and every meaningful moment within Harmony Gardens exists because people like you believed this vision was possible.
And together with your ongoing support, we continue to invest in our communities with facility and capital improvements across our campuses. We have just embarked on the next exciting chapter to fulfill our mission—the renovation at Hilltop Assisted Living to bring additional rooms into service creating spacious new suites and accommodations that better meet the expectations of today’s seniors while preserving the warmth and exceptional care that have defined our Hilltop Campus for generations.
These projects in our communities are not simply buildings. They are investments in people. They provide peace of mind to families, dignity to residents, and confidence that our communities will continue serving seniors for decades to come.
As we celebrate these milestones, we are also unveiling something deeply meaningful: our new Donor Recognition Tree Displays at both our Wesley Village and Hilltop Campuses.
This year, we invite you to become part of something that will stand for generations and enable you to leave your legacy. These beautiful tree displays symbolize the heart of our Foundation. Every personalized leaf tells a story and represents an act of generosity.
And every tree is sustained by roots of gratitude—our enduring appreciation for those whose kindness continues to strengthen our communities.
Whether your gift plants a new leaf or simply adds to our overall cause, your generosity becomes part of a living legacy that future generations will see and remember. Your support today allows us to continue to reinvest in our people and in our communities.
Today, we cordially invite you to become part of that legacy.
Join the Movement Your gift to the United Methodist Homes Foundation will help:
• Continued investment in needs as they arise including campus capital improvements and renovations to enhance our residents’ homes and community through our UMH Fund.
• Expand innovative programs that enrich the lives of residents through wellness, memory care, music, art, and meaningful engagement.
• Maintain our Resident Support Program offering peace of mind to residents of our middle levels of care who have exhausted their personal resources so they may continue living in the communities they call home.
• Ensure our campuses remain places of comfort, excellence, and compassionate care for generations to come.
Every gift—regardless of size matters. Every act of generosity strengthens the roots that support our mission. Every donor becomes part of a community that believes every individual deserves to age with dignity, purpose, and love. Together, we have already accomplished remarkable things. Together, we will accomplish even more.
If you would like to give to our Appeal, please visit www.unitedmethodisthomes.org/umh-foundation. If you would like to participate in the Leaves of Generosity & Roots of Gratitude Movement, you may visit www.unitedmethodisthomes.org/leaves-of-generosity-roots-of-gratitude/. Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us continue to grow communities where our services provide peace of mind that is truly priceless. If you would like to discuss opportunities and your donation in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact, Betsy Vannatta, VP of Marketing & Development at bvannatta@umhwc.org or call 607-725 7112.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Edwin Betz
Chairman
United Methodist Homes Foundation
Brian Picchini
President & CEO
United Methodist Homes
