Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community was founded upon the spirit of giving with a 1954 bequest from Anna Bartels, the widow of a Lutheran pastor.

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Fall Appeal 2024:

The beauty of fall points to a larger story of God’s faithful work across time. The falling leaves begin the cycle of future renewal and growth. Your generous donations and support are Bartels’ falling leaves, as they create the groundwork for our continued renewal, wellbeing and growth to carry out our mission of “Enriching lives through quality services and Christian care.”

Bartels celebrated its 70th anniversary this year and we have been embarking on several “renewal” projects. These include a new chiller, sprinkler system and roof and we are working on replacing HVAC units in the residents’ rooms, windows in Woodland Terrace, water heaters in Eichhorn Haus, as well as updates like paint, carpet and new furniture. If you would like to assist with these large-scale updates to keep the residents comfortable in a well-maintained facility, please donate toward the General Fund.

The Good Shepherd Fund was established to assist residents who have outlived their financial resources and offers security in knowing they have a lifelong home at Bartels. The need for this fund in our assisted livings has significantly increased in the past few years and is outpacing the donations. Bartels has continued to maintain its promise, but we are asking for your assistance to reinvigorate the Good Shepherd Fund by making a charitable contribution.

Your previous gifts have resulted in:

  • A new minivan with a lift for transporting residents to medical appointments
  • New artwork to update a variety of areas across campus
  • A forever home with assistance of the Good Shepherd Fund for assisted living
  • Continued support of worship services, Bible studies and one-on-one visits with Bartels full-time chaplain Mike Blair

As the trees change color and the morning air hints of colder days to come, you can make a difference in Bartels’ larger story of faithful work. Your charitable gift will go directly to enhancing the quality of life of residents. Thank you in advance for making an impact.

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Friends for Today

Bartels’ Annual Fund Campaign helps us meet the immediate funding needs of our creative therapy programs (horticulture, music and art therapy), our activities, chaplaincy, transportation programs, and some capital needs. Bartels is committed to providing the same level of care to all residents regardless of their financial ability. Our donors provide the generous charitable support that makes the difference, setting Bartels apart from other facilities that provide only basic care and senior housing.

  • The 1954 Society is comprised of individuals, families, businesses and organizations that contribute $250 or more annually so residents may continue to receive all of the benefits Bartels has to offer. You are invited to become a member of the 1954 Society at any level. Your gift may be contributed at one time, or spread over the course of a calendar year.
  • Anna Bartels Society donors make a difference by contributing $1000 or more annually to Bartels. In return, Anna Bartels Society members receive the satisfaction that their contribution has immediately gone to work in the lives of Bartels residents. You are invited to become an Anna Bartels Society member at any level. Your gift may be contributed at one time, or spread over the course of a calendar year.
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Friends for The Future

The Friends for the Future is composed of individuals who have chosen to support Bartels through an endowment gift.  Planned gifts assure the future of our mission.  We are grateful for each gift, and know how important it is to our donors to respect their wishes and assure that every donation made will be used to support the needs of Bartels friends and neighbors. Direction for planned gifts may be considered for the following:

  • The Bartels Memorial Foundation:  Established in 1984, the endowment fund strengthens Bartels with funds to meet needs of today’s residents and to assure care for residents in the future.
  • The Bartels Chaplaincy Endowment Fund: Established in 1997, this fund supports Bartels’ Christian mission and commitment to serving the spiritual needs of its residents and assures the presence of full-time Chaplaincy services at Bartels in the future. A financial gift to the Chaplaincy Endowment, allows you leave a part of yourself, your values, and your Christian heritage to future generations.
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Help us continue to meet our mission of enriching lives through quality services and Christian care.

Grateful Residents & Families Program

We invite you to make a donation in honor of the Bartels nurse, housekeeper, maintenance worker or other staff member who made a difference in your visit or stay.  When you share a gift in appreciation of an outstanding Bartels team member, they will be notified of the charitable gift made in their honor, recognized publicly and given a lapel pin to wear proudly.

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