Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 31,217 | 36,596 | 52,900 | 27,447 | 57,120 | 205,280 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | 16,261,646 | 16,241,086 | 16,411,882 | 17,236,721 | 17,399,813 | 83,551,148 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | 16,292,863 | 16,277,682 | 16,464,782 | 17,264,168 | 17,456,933 | 83,756,428 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | 0 | |||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 0 | |||||
| 8 | Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 83,756,428 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 16,292,863 | 16,277,682 | 16,464,782 | 17,264,168 | 17,456,933 | 83,756,428 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 144,292 | 179,480 | 174,113 | 90,035 | 106,341 | 694,261 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 144,292 | 179,480 | 174,113 | 90,035 | 106,341 | 694,261 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 192,100 | 189,198 | 178,400 | 180,039 | 739,737 | |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 16,437,155 | 16,649,262 | 16,828,093 | 17,532,603 | 17,743,313 | 85,190,426 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 | THE ORGANIZATION DELEGATES CONTROL OVER MANAGEMENT DUTIES THAT ARE CUSTOMARILY PERFORMED BY OR UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES OR KEY EMPLOYEES TO HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO, CFO, AND ADMINISTRATOR ARE THREE OF THE FOUR OWNERS OF HMS. BRIAN ROBARE, SERVING AS THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS PAID FROM HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. $197,256. JOHN THOMPSON, SERVING AS THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO IS PAID FROM HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. $80,836. THESE AMOUNTS INCLUDE SALARY AND BENEFITS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BELIEVES THAT THE MANAGEMENT FEE IS REASONABLE BASED ON THE DUTIES THAT ARE PERFORMED BY THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO BELIEVES THAT THE MANAGEMENT FEE DOES NOT RESULT IN PRIVATE INUREMENT OR AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE RETURN IS SENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD VIA EMAIL, COMMENTS ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION AND THE RETURN IS MODIFIED AS NECESSARY. A COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OF ORGANIZATION'S BOARD BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. AT THIS TIME, INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUESTED TO DECLARE AREAS OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT. IF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE IDENTIFIED, THE BOARD APPROVED POLICY IS FOLLOWED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE UNAUDITED MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT OF THE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION (CHERA), AND TWO RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE UNAUDITED QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO ALL EXISTING RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY, POSTED QUARTERLY ON MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD (MSRB) WEBSITE, AND POSTED ON THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION WEBSITE. THE AUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FILED WITH THE MSRB AND THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF INSURANCE. A COPY OF THE AUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER, THE TWO RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHERA, THE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, A SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS POSTED ON OUR BULLETIN BOARD AND A COPY IS AVAILABLE IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE FOR INSPECTION BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT OUR BUSINESS LOCATION UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT: THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
| SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM | CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES, INC. (THE "ESTATES") BELIEVES THAT WE SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. OUR CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM COMMITS TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS, STAFF, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY THAT WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO SERVE. IT RECOGNIZES OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF AND PARTICIPATION IN AREAS OF NEED WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. OUR ANNUAL GOAL IS TO INCREASE OUR OUTREACH AND MAKE THE 2014 CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM A SUCCESS! THE CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM AT THE ESTATES FOCUSES ON SERVICE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS, STAFF, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THIS ENSURES THAT THE ESTATES REMAINS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK, SOLIDIFIES OUR POSITION AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER COMMITTED TO SERVICE, AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND STAFF MEMBERS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. OUR EFFORTS FOCUS ON MEETING AND ENHANCING THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION BY SUPPORTING AND FINANCIALLY ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BY OFFERING THE TALENTS AND SERVICES OF OUR TALENTED EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS. AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY MUST FIRST ENSURE THAT THEIR DEDICATED STAFF IS APPRECIATED AND SUPPORTED. OUR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SAY "THANK YOU," BUT INSTANCES DO ARISE WHEN A STAFF MEMBER ENCOUNTERS AN UNEXPECTED HARDSHIP. FOLLOWING THE ADAGE THAT "CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME," THE CARPENTERS CARES PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO EMPLOYEES FACING A FINANCIAL, HEALTH, OR OTHER PERSONAL CRISIS THAT SEVERELY IMPACTS THEIR ABILITY TO MAINTAIN THEIR DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH UNEXPECTED MEDICAL BILLS, GROCERIES, RENT AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, AND ELECTRIC BILLS. IN 2014, MORE THAN $2,800 OF ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AND SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THIS PROGRAM OVER $17,000. POLK WORKS RECOGNIZED THIS COMMITMENT TO OUR EMPLOYEES WHEN THE ESTATES RECEIVED AN "EMPLOYER OF DISTINCTION" AWARD. THIS AWARD IS RESERVED FOR A SELECT GROUP OF EMPLOYERS WHO RECEIVED A "BEST PLACES TO WORK" AWARD FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS. IN ADDITION, HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVES ENSURE THAT OUR EMPLOYEES ARE ABLE TO ENJOY A HOLIDAY MEAL WITH THEIR FAMILY AND SEND THEIR CHILD TO SCHOOL PREPARED. HEALTH AND WELLNESS IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ESTATES PHILOSOPHY. MANY RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY ILLNESS AND THE ESTATES JOINS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE VICTORIES AND MEMORIES AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH. ESTATES RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL WALK FOR A CURE AND MEMORY WALK IN SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION. OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH TO FIGHT THE DISEASES THAT TOUCH SO MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY. AS AN EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM SPONSOR FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION IN 2014, WE HAVE BECOME A VITAL CONTRIBUTOR TO THEIR ORGANIZATION AND THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THEIR MISSION - TO CARE FOR THOSE AFFLICTED WITH THIS DISEASE AND SUPPORT THE SEARCH FOR A CURE. THIS WELLNESS PHILOSOPHY EXTENDS FURTHER INTO OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE LAKELAND REGIONAL CANCER CENTER AND THE WATSON CLINIC FOUNDATION CONTINUES OUR COMMITMENT TO CANCER RESEARCH, EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, AND IMPROVING THE WELLNESS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. OUR ANNUAL SUPPORT OF THE WATSON CLINIC'S "TOAST FOR THE CURE" EVENT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR MUCH NEEDED CANCER RESEARCH AND SUPPORTS CANCER PATIENTS HERE IN THE LAKELAND COMMUNITY. OUR RESIDENT'S ASSOCIATION COLLECTS AND SORTS THROUGH CLOTHING DONATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE DONATIONS HELP TO FUND AN EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHARITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. BENEFICIARIES OF OUR GIVING INCLUDE PEACE RIVER CENTER, THE SALVATION ARMY, TALBOT HOUSE MINISTRIES, ALL SAINT'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, AND FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME. A SAMPLE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY EFFORTS INCLUDE: ** FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE POLK SENIOR GAMES AND HOST OF THE CHESS TOURNAMENT ** PROVIDING SPACE FOR A POLLING PLACE FOR THE CITY OF LAKELAND AND POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS ** FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND EMPLOYEE AND RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK ** DELIVERY OF PANCAKE BREAKFASTS TWICE MONTHLY TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS SERVED BY VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO THE ELDERLY ** THE DONATION OF CANNED GOODS TO VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO THE ELDERLY ** THE DONATION OF "GOODIE" BAGS TO THE POLK SENIOR GAMES FOR THE ANNUAL INFORMATIONAL HEALTH EXPO ** HOSTED A NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ** THE DONATION OF CLOTHING TO THE SALVATION ARMY ** MONTHLY ON-SITE PARTICIPATION WITH BLOOD DRIVES BY FLORIDA BLOOD NET ** PROVIDING OUR COMMUNITY BUS AND DRIVER TO TRANSPORT RESIDENTS OF FLORIDA PRESBYTERIAN APARTMENTS AND LAKEVIEW PLACE, TWO LOW-INCOME HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, TO THEIR ANNUAL PICNIC ** HOSTED A BREAKFAST MEETING OF BETTER LIVING FOR SENIORS, A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO SENIORS ** PREPARED AND DELIVERED A THANKSGIVING MEAL TO FEED 150 LAKELAND RESIDENTS TO THE DREAM CENTER. THE DREAM CENTER PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE. ** PROVIDED MENTORS TO A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ** PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FLAGS FOR FALLEN VETERANS AT FLORIDA NATIONAL CEMETARY, BUSHNELL EACH YEAR, THE ESTATES REACHES OUT TO LOCAL FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS IN POLK COUNTY THROUGH OUR "MY FAVORITE SENIOR ADULT" ESSAY CONTEST. WE BELIEVE THAT INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS ARE VITAL TO BOTH THE YOUNGER AND THE OLDER GENERATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE THIS INTERACTION BY SPONSORING AN ESSAY CONTEST IN THE POLK COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO WRITE ABOUT THEIR FAVORITE SENIOR. WE HOLD THEIR AWARDS CEREMONY DURING OLDER AMERICAN MONTH IN MAY AND ENCOURAGE THE WINNERS, THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR "FAVORITE SENIORS" AND OUR RESIDENTS TO ATTEND SO THAT EVERYONE CAN APPRECIATE THE BONDS THAT CONTINUE TO FORM THROUGH THE GENERATIONS. PLAQUES AND PRIZES ARE GIVEN OUT TO COMMEMORATE THE STUDENTS' ACHIEVEMENTS. THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALWAYS SUCH AN ENJOYABLE TIME FOR THE ESTATES' FAMILY AND PROVIDE THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY. EVERY YEAR, THE ESTATES SPONSORS A COLLECTION OF NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS FOR THE LAKELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT'S "COPS FOR CHRISTMAS" CAMPAIGN AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THIS WONDERFUL PROGRAM THAT BENEFITS CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND HELPS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD HAS A PRESENT TO UNWRAP ON CHRISTMAS MORNING. OUR SUPPORT OF BETTER SEASON FOR SENIORS ANGEL TREE PROGRAM PROVIDED PRESENTS TO OVER 30 NEEDY SENIORS. ESTATES' EMPLOYEES THROUGH A SECRET SANTA PROGRAM EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF GIVING FOR HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS. THE EMPLOYEES PURCHASE GIFTS FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND SANTA MAKES A SPECIAL VISIT AT THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY. THE SMILES ARE PRICELESS! AS A MEMBER OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, THE ESTATES ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND OTHER FUNCTIONS IN THE CITY OF LAKELAND. THE ESTATES WAS A PROUD SPONSOR OF A BUSINESS AND BREAKFAST, WHICH BRINGS TIMELY EDUCATION TO LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS TO PROVIDE THE SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO SUCCEED. THE ESTATES CONTINUES TO OFFER THE TALENTS OF ITS EMPLOYEES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING BETTER LIVING FOR SENIORS AND THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION. IN ADDITION, EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE FOR POLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION, WATSON CLINIC FOUNDATION AUXILIARY, VISTE, LEADINGAGE FLORIDA, FLORIDA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, CITY OF LAKELAND LEADERSHIP COUNCIL FOR SENIORS, AND THE FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS. THE ESTATES PROVIDES MEETING SPACE TO MANY ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN 2014, THE ESTATES WELCOMED THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS TO ITS CAMPUS: ** IMPERIAL POLK COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ** LAKELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ** ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION ** BETTER LIVING FOR SENIORS ** UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ** FLORIDA ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION ** VALLEY FORGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ** LAKELAND CAMP FIRE GIRLS ** VICTORY CHURCH BECAUSE CHARITY DOES BEGIN AT HOME, ESTATES' RESIDENTS HAVE A SPECIAL AFFINITY TO VOLUNTEERING WITHIN THE ESTATES' COMMUNITY ITSELF. WHETHER IT IS RESIDENTS WHO VISIT OTHER RESIDENTS IN THE HEALTH CENTER OR RESIDENTS WHO VOLUNTEER BY ANSWERING PHONES, THE ESTATES IS THE GRATEFUL RECIPIENT OF THEIR SPIRIT OF GIVING. OVER 150 ESTATES' RESIDENTS OFFER THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO MAKE THE ESTATES A WONDERFUL, CARING PLACE TO LIVE. THE "ADVANTAGE PROGRAM" WAS DEVELOPED TO OPEN THE COMMUNITY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO LIVE AT THE ESTATES. WORKING WITH AREA CHURCHES AND MINISTERS, THIS PROGRAM DESIGNATES TEN APARTMENTS FOR THIS PURPOSE. TH |
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