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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | PHOEBE-DEVITT HOMES IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF PHOEBE APARTMENTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE MANAGED BY A BOARD TOTALING NOT MORE THAN FIFTEEN, IN ADDITION TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO. ELECTED TRUSTEES, NOT LESS THAN SEVEN, SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD ITSELF AND THREE OF WHOM SHALL BE ELECTED AS FOLLOWS: ONE BY THE PENNSYLVANIA NORTHEAST CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONFERENCE OR MINISTER DELEGATE; ONE BY THE PENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONFERENCE OR MINISTER DELEGATE; ONE BY THE PENNSYLVANIA SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONFERENCE OR MINISTER DELEGATE. IF A CONFERENCE MINISTER CANNOT FULFILL THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, THE GOVERNING BOARD WILL CONSULT WITH THE CONFERENCE MINISTER AS TO AN APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP. ALL NOMINEES FOR ELECTION SHALL BE SELECTED ON THE BASIS OF THEIR CONCERN AND INTEREST IN PHOEBE-DEVITT HOMES OR ITS SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE HOMES, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRUSTEESHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | INITIAL REVIEW OF THE TAX RETURN IS DONE BY THE CONTROLLER OF PHOEBE MINISTRIES. AFTER INITIAL APPROVAL, THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT. FOLLOWING FINAL APPROVAL BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. ONCE THIS PROCESS IS COMPLETE, THE RETURN IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ANY NEW EMPLOYEE MEETING THE DEFINITION OF INTERESTED PERSON IS PROVIDED A LETTER REGARDING THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHICH INCLUDE THE FULL POLICY AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT FOR SIGNATURE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS RENEWED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER REVIEWS ALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENTS FOR ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENTS INCLUDE LANGUAGE REGARDING FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AS SOURCES OF POSSIBLE INTERESTED PERSONS. IF A CONFLICT IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, IT WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CONFLICT IS ACCEPTABLE. IF A BOARD MEMBER HAS A CONFLICT, HE OR SHE WOULD ABSTAIN FROM ANY VOTES THAT WERE IN THE AREA OF THE CONFLICT. ALL DOCUMENTS ARE MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | EACH YEAR A COMPENSATION SURVEY REVIEW IS COMPLETED FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. INFORMATION IS COMPILED AND COMPARED WITH CURRENT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DATA FOR BENCHMARKING. BASED ON THIS ANALYSIS, THE OVERALL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS AND PLAN CRITERIA ARE PRESENTED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE YEARLY PLAN FOR OVERALL ADJUSTMENTS IS VOTED ON BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE GOVERNING BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO/CFO. ALL COMPENSATION DECISIONS MADE BY THE COMMITTEE ARE DETERMINED IN KEEPING WITHIN FAIR MARKET VALUE RANGE FOR THE INDUSTRY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS ARE RECORDED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE MINUTES. A GENERAL SUMMARY IS PROVIDED BY THE CHAIR OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS THROUGH DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEB SITE AND THE 990 IS POSTED TO THE WEB SITE GUIDESTAR.ORG. OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 7, PART VII, COLUMN B | THE OFFICERS OF PHOEBE MINISTRIES DEVOTE THEIR TIME TO EACH ORGANIZATION IN THE GROUP (SEE SCHEDULE R). HOWEVER, THE TIME NEEDED FOR EACH ORGANIZATION VARIES WIDELY FROM WEEK TO WEEK, MONTH TO MONTH, ETC., AND CONSEQUENTLY, IT WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE ANALYSIS OF THE APPROXIMATE TIME DEVOTED TO EACH ENTITY. PHOEBE MINISTRIES PREFERS NOT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT IT CANNOT SUBSTANTIATE AND THEREFORE WILL LIST 40 HOURS PER WEEK FOR EACH OF ITS OFFICERS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO REPORTING HOURS WORKED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 118,564. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 19,804. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 138,368. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,413. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,413. |
| FORM 990 | ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: PHOEBE-DEVITT HOMES (D/B/A PHOEBE MINISTRIES) IS A PENNSYLVANIA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. PHOEBE STARTED AS JUST A SINGLE ALLENTOWN NURSING HOME FACILITY IN 1903 AND NOW SERVES THOUSANDS OF SENIORS ANNUALLY IN SEVEN PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES. PHOEBE FEATURES FOUR CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, EIGHT AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITIES, HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND TWO PHARMACIES. PHOEBE'S COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDE SKILLED NURSING CARE, PERSONAL CARE, INDEPENDENT LIVING, IN HOME CARE COORDINATION, SHORT TERM AND OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND AWARD-WINNING MEMORY SUPPORT AND DEMENTIA SERVICES. PHOEBE'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA INCLUDES COMMUNITIES IN BERKS, BUCKS, LEHIGH, MONTGOMERY, NORTHAMPTON, LANCASTER, AND UNION COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. PHOEBE'S CHARITABLE CARE BENEFIT: PHOEBE'S CHARITABLE CARE LEVELS AGAIN INCREASED IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 AND EXCEEDED $15 MILLION, A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE FROM $14.05 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 2015. THIS LEVEL OF CHARITABLE CARE DEMONSTRATES OUR CONTINUED DEDICATION TO SUPPORTING SENIORS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. PHOEBE REMAINS COMMITTED TO OUR RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYS COMPREHENSIVE CHARITABLE CARE PROGRAMMING TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE UNCOMPROMISED CARE EVEN WHEN THEY EXHAUST THEIR FUNDS. THIS IS A DEMONSTRATION OF PHOEBE'S ENDURING LEGACY OF CARE AND COMPASSION. THOSE SERVED BY CHARITABLE AND BENEVOLENT CARE ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE PHOEBE'S QUALITY CARE AND PROGRAMMING, ENSURING THAT EACH AND EVERY PERSON AT PHOEBE IS EXPERIENCING THE JOYS, COMFORTS, AND HAPPINESS EXPECTED IN LIFE. PHOEBE'S WORKFORCE BENEFIT: PHOEBE CONTINUES TO ATTRACT SKILLED AND DEDICATED EMPLOYEES. WE OFFER COMPETITIVE SALARIES, EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONGOING GROWTH AND EDUCATION WITHIN THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSION. LAST YEAR, PHOEBE MINISTRIES CONTINUED AS A LEADER IN PROVIDING JOBS TO PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY, EMPLOYING 1,269 INDIVIDUALS. HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF ATTENDS AND RECRUITS FROM JOB FAIRS AND ADVERTISES OPEN POSITIONS AT LEHIGH VALLEY COLLEGES AND OTHER UNIVERSITIES IN THE NORTHEAST. VOLUNTEERISM AT PHOEBE: PHOEBE'S VOLUNTEERS RANGE IN AGE FROM JUST 14 YEARS OLD TO 102 YEARS OLD AND ARE TRAINED BY PHOEBE STAFF FOR THE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH THEY VOLUNTEER. BECAUSE OF OUR WELL-TRAINED STAFF AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, PHOEBE IS ABLE TO DELIVER THE BEST SERVICES TO SENIORS. PHOEBE PARTNERS WITH INDIVIDUALS, LOCAL CORPORATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO THOSE WHO LIVE IN PHOEBE COMMUNITIES. PHOEBE WORKS WITH MORE THAN 636 VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP WITH ACTIVITIES RANGING FROM OFFICE WORK TO CHAPLAIN DUTIES. PHOEBE ALSO WELCOMES ADDITIONAL YOUTH VOLUNTEERS EVERY SUMMER, PROVIDING THEM WITH MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES AND VALUABLE EXPOSURE TO CAREERS IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY. COMMUNITY EDUCATION: FOUNDED IN 2001, THE PHOEBE INSTITUTE ON AGING'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FORUMS FOR DISCUSSION AND LEARNING, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COOPERATIVE VENTURES, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE IMPROVED QUALITY OF CARE FOR THE AGING AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE REGIONS PHOEBE SERVES. IT IS GUIDED BY A COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD WHICH INCLUDES REPRESENTATIVES OF GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL, HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS, AREA AGENCIES ON AGING, AND FACULTY FROM COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. IN 2014, A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE PHOEBE INSTITUTE ON AGING (PIA) WAS FORMED TO FOCUS ON DEMENTIA. THIS GROUP BROUGHT TOGETHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND THE PHOEBE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEMENTIA CARE. THE COMMITTEE COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO MAKE THE LEHIGH VALLEY A DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY. THE FALL CONFERENCE, HELD IN OCTOBER 2015 AT DESALES UNIVERSITY WITH AN ATTENDANCE OF 400, WAS TITLED "AGING AND TECHNOLOGY." PRESENTATIONS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPMENTS IN AGING SERVICES TECHNOLOGY, AS WELL AS ON INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN LONG TERM CARE, STRATEGIC PLANNING, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING AT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES. THE SPRING 2016 CONFERENCE, "INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY IN DEMENTIA CARE," WAS ATTENDED BY A RECORD-BREAKING 430 INDIVIDUALS FROM NUMEROUS DISCIPLINES ASSOCIATED WITH AGING SERVICES. THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER WAS CAMERON CAMP, PH.D., THE DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH IN DEMENTIA, AND A NOTED PSYCHOLOGIST SPECIALIZING IN APPLIED RESEARCH IN GERONTOLOGY. OTHER PRESENTATIONS AT THIS CONFERENCE INCLUDED A HOLISTIC DEMENTIA CARE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION AND THE USE OF VISUAL ART AND MUSIC BY THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION. AS PART OF PHOEBE'S MISSION TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF OUR ELDERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY, PHOEBE OFFERS FREE PROGRAMS TO THE PUBLIC THAT AUGMENT AND SUPPORT BOTH OUR SERVICES AND THE ROLE THAT THE COMMUNITY CAN HELP PLAY IN CARING FOR THE AGING. PROGRAMS LIKE THESE ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNDERWRITERS. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE PROGRAMS WE PROVIDED LAST YEAR: 11TH ANNUAL UPPER BUCKS FORUM ON AGING, BEING PREPARED SERIES, BERKS SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES, AND SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY. PASTORAL CARE: PHOEBE MINISTRIES' PASTORAL CARE PROGRAM PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN OUR BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY. THIS PAST YEAR, 11 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION (CPE) PROGRAM. PHOEBE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PASTORAL CARE TO OUR RESIDENTS. ALL OF PHOEBE CHAPLAINS ARE TRAINED IN PHOEBE'S SPIRIT ALIVE PROGRAM AND HELP THE COORDINATOR OF THE PROGRAM MAINTAIN SPIRIT ALIVE ON ALL OF OUR CAMPUSES. SPIRIT ALIVE IS A MULTI-SENSORY MONTESSORI METHOD OF LEADING WORSHIP FOR THOSE WITH MID TO LATE STAGE DEMENTIA. PHOEBE EMPLOYS A DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL CARE WHO IS A CERTIFIED ACPE SUPERVISOR. PHOEBE'S CPE PROGRAM HAS TRAINED OVER 200 STUDENTS IN PASTORAL MINISTRY. A NEW ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE OF THIS PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED THIS YEAR. THE DIRECTOR COORDINATES OUTREACH TO THE CHURCHES AND CONFERENCES, AS WELL AS REPRESENTS PHOEBE TO THE UCC COUNCIL FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES MINISTRIES. |
| FORM 990 | DONOR SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION: AS A RESULT OF GENEROUS CHARITABLE GIVING, SOME OF PHOEBE'S MOST PROFOUND PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REACH FRUITION, AND AS OUR DONOR SUPPORT CONTINUES TO GROW, WE ARE EMPOWERED TO BRING THOSE PROGRAMS TO AN INCREASING NUMBER OF RESIDENTS. -DUE TO CHARITABLE GIVING THIS FISCAL YEAR, SPIRIT ALIVE WAS ABLE TO EXPAND ITS PRESENCE ACROSS ALL CAMPUSES. NOW, WITH A TOTAL OF 12 ACTIVE GROUPS THROUGH PHOEBE COMMUNITIES, SPIRIT ALIVE IS A SPECIALIZED PASTORAL CARE SERVICE DESIGNED FOR RESIDENTS IN THE MIDDLE TO LATE STAGES OF DEMENTIA. SPIRIT ALIVE INTEGRATES DEMENTIA CARE INTO THE SPIRITUAL CARE OF RESIDENTS, PROVIDING THEM WITH A GREATER SENSE OF COMMUNITY, CONNECTION, AND CARING. -PHOEBE'S NEUROCOGNITIVE ENGAGEMENT THERAPY (NET) WAS RECENTLY FEATURED IN THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, AND WE ARE VERY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT, AS OF OCTOBER 2016, PHOEBE WYNCOTE WILL BECOME THE NATION'S SECOND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO OFFER NET TO RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING COGNITIVE LOSS. NET WAS PILOTED AT PHOEBE ALLENTOWN WITH GREAT SUCCESS AND, IN MARCH 2016, RECEIVED THE GREAT MINDS AWARD IN EXCELLENCE IN DEMENTIA CARE FROM LEADINGAGE, A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING 6,000 NONPROFIT AGING SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS, AND INTERGRACE, A MARYLAND-BASED SENIOR HOUSING AND SERVICES ORGANIZATION. NET WAS DEVELOPED BY PHOEBE REHABILITATION SERVICES AND THE PHOEBE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEMENTIA CARE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT REGAIN FUNCTION AND RETURN TO THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENTS. THE INNOVATIVE PROGRAM INTEGRATES BEST PRACTICES DEMENTIA CARE STRATEGIES INTO THE REHABILITATION PROCESS AND DRAWS ON KNOWLEDGE, STRATEGIES, AND INSIGHTS FROM OTHER DISCIPLINES INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY LIFE ACTIVITIES, NURSING AND THERAPY. THE DORIS AND HOWARD PAINE ENDOWMENT FOR DEMENTIA CARE WAS ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE ESTATE PLANS OF TWO GREAT PHOEBE ADVOCATES, REV. DR. PAINE AND HIS WIFE, DORIS, WHO PASSED AWAY IN 2007 AND 2014, RESPECTIVELY. THE PAINE LEGACY AND ITS LASTING IMPACT ON PHOEBE CANNOT BE OVERSTATED. THE PAINE'S ESTABLISHED AN ESTATE GIFT OF $458,000, ALLOWING FOR THE NAMED ENDOWMENT TO BENEFIT PHOEBE BERKS IN 2015. THEIR LEGACY IS AN EXAMPLE OF LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST, AND THEIR ENDOWMENT FOR DEMENTIA CARE AT PHOEBE BERKS MAKES A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY, AND WILL CONTINUE TO TOUCH THE LIVES OF OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS FOR YEARS TO COME. IN ADDITION, THE LIST BELOW OUTLINES MORE NOTEWORTHY RESULTS OF GENEROUS PHILANTHROPY FROM FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATE PARTNERS, CHURCHES, AND ORGANIZATIONS. ALLENTOWN -TREXLER WING RENOVATIONS ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE HEALTH CARE CENTER WILL BE COMPLETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2016-17. WHEN FINISHED, THE WING WILL HAVE A MORE OPEN CONCEPT, SIX ADDITIONAL BEDS, A NEW CONFERENCE ROOM, RENOVATED DINING AREAS, THREE NEW SAPS, AND A REFRESHED EXTERIOR. THESE CHANGES ARE PART OF PHOEBE'S PATIENT CENTER CARE MODEL. -A JOURNAL-WRITING/STORYTELLING WORKSHOP WAS HELD FOR 10 WEEKS WITH A GROUP OF RESIDENTS FROM THE INDEPENDENT LIVING, PERSONAL CARE, AND SKILLED NURSING COMMUNITIES. THE WRITERS HOSTED A RECEPTION ENTITLED, "STORY POEMS WITH ELDERS: MEMORIES & MEANING IN OUR WISDOM YEARS." THEY READ SELECTIONS OF THEIR WORK TO AN AUDIENCE OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY. THE WORKSHOP WAS FUNDED BY A PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERS IN THE ARTS PROJECT STREAM GRANT FROM THE LEHIGH VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL. BERKS -STUDIO 126: A MULTIPURPOSE GATHER SPACE HAS BEEN REALIZED BY REFURBISHING AN EMPTY STUDIO APARTMENT OFF THE WEST SIDE LOBBY OF THE PHOEBE BERKS VILLAGE. THE NEW SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS FOR SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND HEALTH CLASSES. RICHLAND -MEADOW GLEN AT PHOEBE RICHLAND OPENED ITS DOORS IN FEBRUARY 2016. THE NEW 80-BED FACILITY OFFERS PERSONAL CARE AND SECURED NEIGHBORHOODS WITH MEMORY SUPPORT PERSONAL CARE. -IN MARCH 2016, OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES BECAME AVAILABLE IN AN EXCLUSIVE NEW THERAPY GYM AT MEADOW GLEN. WYNCOTE -PHOEBE WYNCOTE IS REVAMPING ITS STUDIO APARTMENTS. THE UPDATED LOOK INCLUDES UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CABINETRY, APPLIANCES, LAYOUTS, AND ROOM AND BATHROOM FIXTURES, CREATING A VIBRANT NEW ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS. -THE TWILIGHT PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED TO IMPROVE RESIDENTS' EXPERIENCES IN THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENINGS - AS THIS TIME OF DAY CAN CAUSE RESTLESSNESS FOR MANY RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA. THE PROGRAM EXPANDED THE REACH OF THE REGULARLY UTILIZED SERENITY ROOM AND ENHANCED THE UTILITY OF THE EXISTING LIVING ROOM, BUILDING ON ITS WARM, HOMELIKE ATMOSPHERE. SUPPORT FROM OUR DONORS FUND EXCEPTIONAL CARE AND PROGRAMMING FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND ALSO ENHANCES EDUCATION FOR THOSE WHO SERVE OUR AGING POPULATION. UNRESTRICTED GIFTS REMAIN THE BACKBONE OF SUPPORTING PHOEBE'S MISSION AND PLAY A PART IN MANY PROJECTS COMPLETED AT PHOEBE THROUGHOUT EACH FISCAL YEAR. UNRESTRICTED GIVING PROVIDES PHOEBE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO USE THE MONEY WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST AND WHERE IT WILL HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT. AN UNRESTRICTED GIFT MAY BE USED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE CARE OR COMMUNITY LIFE PROGRAMMING, EQUIPMENT REPAIRS, PASTORAL CARE PROGRAMMING OR EVEN COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS. PHOEBE ALSO ACCEPTS RESTRICTED GIFTS THAT ARE DEEMED REASONABLE BY THE INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT. DONORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO FIRST DISCUSS THEIR IDEAS FOR RESTRICTED GIFTS WITH THE INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT TO ASSURE THE APPROPRIATE USE OF THEIR CHARITABLE GIFT AND OFFICIAL ACCEPTANCE. MANY OF OUR DONORS ALSO CHOOSE TO REMEMBER PHOEBE MINISTRIES IN THEIR ESTATE PLANS. THEIR THOUGHTFULLY ARRANGED DEFERRED GIFTS HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON PHOEBE'S MISSION AND MINISTRY EVEN AFTER THEIR DEATH. PHOEBE IS ALSO BLESSED BY DONORS WHO HAVE ESTABLISHED PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS THAT ARE PRUDENTLY INVESTED AND PROVIDE AN ONGOING INCOME STREAM TO PHOEBE IN PERPETUITY. DONORS ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PHOEBE THROUGH TRUSTS OF VARIOUS TYPES, WHILE OTHERS CHOOSE TO UTILIZE CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES (A SIMPLE CONTRACT WITH PHOEBE MINISTRIES) AS A MEANS OF MAKING A SIGNIFICANT GIFT TO PHOEBE WHILE RETAINING A LIFE INCOME STREAM. DONORS MAY CONTACT THE INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT OFFICE (610-794-5132) TO EXPLORE GIFT PLANNING OPTIONS. ADDITIONALLY, PHOEBE ENCOURAGES DONORS TO CONSULT THEIR PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS WHEN CONSIDERING SIGNIFICANT CHARITABLE GIFTS. THE INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT STAFF FREQUENTLY WORKS WITH DONOR ADVISORS TO ACCOMPLISH THE DONORS' GOALS AND DESIRED OUTCOMES. PHOEBE HIGHLIGHTS: HERE ARE SOME NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS YEAR: -PHOEBE BERKS CELEBRATED 25 YEARS OF OFFERING QUALITY CARE AND AN OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY -A NEW LACTATION STATION MAKES BREAST-FEEDING EASIER FOR ALLENTOWN EMPLOYEES -PATHSTONES, PHOEBE'S MEMBERSHIP CONTINUING CARE AT HOME PROGRAM, BEGINS -ALL FOUR OF OUR CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES HAVE ACHIEVED THE EXCELLENCE IN CARE DISTINCTION FROM THE ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (AFA). IN FACT, PHOEBE IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE COUNTRY TO ACHIEVE THE EXCELLENCE IN CARE STATUS FOR ALL OF ITS MEMORY SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOODS. -THE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEMENTIA CARE IN ACTION: -INNOVATIVE MODELS & RESOURCES - NET, SPIRIT ALIVE, CCT, RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT (COMMUNITY LIFE), TRAINING STAFF, GUIDELINES MANUAL (AFA), LIFE STORY AND WELLNESS MODEL -INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP - AFA EXCELLENCE IN CARE DISTINCTION, RESEARCH PROJECTS, CONFERENCES AND GREAT MINDS AWARD -COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES - TRAINING, CONSULTATION, PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PROMOTING A DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY -PHOEBE PHARMACY HAS SEEN ITS EMPLOYEE BASE NEARLY TRIPLE SINCE 2015 DUE TO EXPANDED GROWTH -DEVITT HOUSE, A PHOEBE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITY IN UNION COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CELEBRATED ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY -PHOEBE'S GOLF TOURNAMENT WELCOMED RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS RAISING NEARLY $150,000 AND EXPANDED PLAY TO ALL THREE COURSES OF SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB. -PHOEBE WYNCOTE PARTNERS WITH OUR LADY OF CONFIDENCE DAY SCHOOL (OLC) IN WILLOW GROVE TO PROVIDE WORK-READINESS SKILLS TRAINING FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. LEADERSHIP RECOGNITIONS: -FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW, PHOEBE MINISTRIES WAS NAMED A TOP WORKPLACE BY THE MORNING CALL, A NEWSPAPER IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY. PHOEBE IS THE ONLY LARGE BUSINESS TO MAKE THIS LIST FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS. -PHOEBE RICHLAND WAS AWARDED READERS' CHOICE BY PENNY POWER IN MARCH 2016. -FOR THE THIRD YEAR RUNNING, THE DAVID A. MILLER PERSONAL CARE COMMUNITY AT PHOEBE ALLENTOWN WAS SELECTED AS THE MORNING CALL READER'S CHOICE IN THE PERSONAL CARE HOME CATEGORY. -PHOEBE MINISTRIES WAS SELECTED 2016 LEADER IN PERSONAL CARE/ASSISTED LIVING FOR WHO'S WHO IN BUSINESS, SPONSORED BY LEHIGH VALLEY STYLE. -PHOEBE'S NEUROCOGNITIVE ENGAGEMENT THERAPY (NET) WON THE GREAT MINDS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEMENTIA CARE FROM LEADINGAGE. -THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER FEATURED NET IN THEIR HEALTH SECTION ON APRIL 24, 2016. |
| FORM 990 | EXPANDED FACILITIES AND SERVICES: PHOEBE RICHLAND HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE MEADOW GLEN, THE REGION'S NEWEST CHOICE FOR OLDER ADULTS. MEADOW GLEN IS A PERSONAL CARE FACILITY FEATURING 72 STUDIO AND ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS AND FOUR SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS. THE PROJECT AFFORDS LOWER LEHIGH VALLEY AND UPPER BUCKS COUNTY SENIORS ACCESS TO PHOEBE'S QUALITY CARE CLOSER TO HOME. SIGNIFICANT RENOVATIONS TO THE TREXLER WING OF THE PHOEBE ALLENTOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER ARE IN THE FINAL STAGES OF ITS RENOVATION. |
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