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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Spring Appeal 2025:

With the start of Spring and signs of new life emerging, comes a sense of renewal. Bartels understands the positive benefits to the feelings of renewal, as we continually work to update the Bartels campus for residents to enjoy. A beautiful, clean and up-to-date living environment is uplifting to the mind, body and spirit and we strive to do just that for everyone who calls Bartels home.

During the past year, we have made updates to Linden Place, Eichhorn Haus, Good Shepherd Chapel/Green Entrance and Woodland Terrace dining areas. New artwork is on the walls and remodeling is currently underway in Evergreen Arbor. A new minivan with a lift was also purchased to transport residents safely and enjoyably to medical appointments.

Your continued support and gifts to Bartels are making a difference in the lives of the residents. Designate your funds to assist with the Evergreen Arbor renewal project for new furniture or help us raise funds for a new 14-passenger bus to take residents on outings. Otherwise, assist with continual needs and updates with a gift to the General Fund, support the full-time chaplaincy program or secure a forever home for those who exhaust their assets through the Good Shepherd Fund.

By donating in 2025, you can make an impact. Because of you, seniors benefit from Bartels’ non-profit, faith-based mission: Enriching lives through quality services and Christian care. Thank you for supporting our community.

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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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