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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (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) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 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) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (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) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 29,373 | 18,055 | 373,878 | 14,385 | 1,783,515 | 2,219,206 |
| 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 | 17,848,211 | 18,501,453 | 19,236,791 | 19,232,057 | 19,164,542 | 93,983,054 |
| 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 | 17,877,584 | 18,519,508 | 19,610,669 | 19,246,442 | 20,948,057 | 96,202,260 |
| 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.) | 96,202,260 | |||||
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(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 17,877,584 | 18,519,508 | 19,610,669 | 19,246,442 | 20,948,057 | 96,202,260 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 93,125 | 109,346 | 158,936 | 419,994 | 397,314 | 1,178,715 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 93,125 | 109,346 | 158,936 | 419,994 | 397,314 | 1,178,715 |
| 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.) .. | 277,846 | 239,211 | 463,109 | 235,472 | 738,421 | 1,954,059 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 18,248,555 | 18,868,065 | 20,232,714 | 19,901,908 | 22,083,792 | 99,335,034 |
| 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): |
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| 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
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 | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
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 2020 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2020 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2020 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020: | ||||
| a From 2015....... | ||||
| b From 2016....... | ||||
| c From 2017....... | ||||
| d From 2018....... | ||||
| e From 2019....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2020 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2015 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2020 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2020, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | RESIDENT SERVICE REVENUE - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 277,846. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 239,211. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 463,109. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 235,472. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 738,421. |
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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 $ 304,406 VIA HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. JOHN THOMPSON, SERVING AS THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO, IS PAID $196,196 VIA HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. MATTHEW THOMPSON, THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATOR, IS PAID $304,406 VIA HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. 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 11B | 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") DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY EFFORTS. OUR ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT, AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, WE HAVE A 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. THE ESTATES BELIEVES THAT ANY COMMITMENT 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 HELPED WITH UNEXPECTED MEDICAL BILLS, GROCERIES, RENT AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, AND ELECTRIC BILLS. IN 2019, $4,400 OF ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AND SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THIS PROGRAM OVER $32,010. POLK WORKS RECOGNIZED THIS COMMITMENT TO OUR EMPLOYEES WHEN THE ESTATES RECEIVED A "BEST PLACES TO WORK" AWARD FOR THE 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR. IN ADDITION, HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVES ENSURE THAT OUR EMPLOYEES CAN ENJOY A HOLIDAY MEAL WITH THEIR FAMILY AND SEND THEIR CHILD TO SCHOOL PREPARED. HEALTH AND WELLNESS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF ESTATES PHILOSOPHY. MANY RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY ILLNESS AND THE ESTATES JOINS TO CELEBRATE VICTORIES AND MEMORIES AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH. ESTATES' EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS 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 A PLATINUM SPONSOR FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION IN 2019, 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. OUR RESIDENT'S ASSOCIATION COLLECTS AND SORTS THROUGH CLOTHING DONATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE DONATIONS HELP TO FUND AN EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND AID CHARITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. BENEFICIARIES OF OUR GIVING INCLUDE PEACE RIVER CENTER, LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES, LAKELAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME, CLARK'S HOUSE, AND SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN. 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 - FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND EMPLOYEE AND RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S - DELIVERY OF PANCAKE BREAKFASTS TWICE MONTHLY TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS SERVED BY VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO THE ELDERLY AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THEIR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER - 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 - SPONSORED AND SUPPORTED FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE'S ROBERTS ACADEMY MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON - SPONSORSHIP OF TEAMS IN BOTH THE LAKELAND AND WINTER HAVEN SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE - MONTHLY ON-SITE PARTICIPATION WITH BLOOD DRIVES BY FLORIDA BLOOD NET - HOSTED A BREAKFAST MEETING OF BETTER LIVING FOR SENIORS, A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO SENIORS - ATTENDED AND SUPPORTED THE ANNUAL LAKELAND MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST - PARTNERED AND BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR WITH SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY'S SEU GALA THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALWAYS SUCH AN ENJOYABLE TIME FOR THE ESTATES' FAMILY AND PROVIDE THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY. IN 2019, THE ESTATES PROVIDED 300 THANKSGIVING MEALS TO PROJECT CARE OUTREACH AND 150 THANKSGIVING MEALS TO THE DREAM CENTER OF LAKELAND. BOTH PROGRAMS OFFER THESE MEALS TO SHUT-INS AND THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. EVERY YEAR, THE ESTATES SPONSORS A COLLECTION OF NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS FOR THE LAKELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT'S "COPS FOR KIDS" CAMPAIGN AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THIS WONDERFUL PROGRAM THAT BENEFITS CHILDREN FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND HELPS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD HAS A PRESENT TO UNWRAP ON CHRISTMAS MORNING, 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 FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE LAKELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND OTHER FUNCTIONS IN THE CITY OF LAKELAND. 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 LEADINGAGE FLORIDA, FLORIDA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, AND THE CITY OF LAKELAND LEADERSHIP COUNCIL FOR SENIORS. THE ESTATES PROVIDES MEETING SPACE TO MANY ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN 2019, THE ESTATES WELCOMED THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS TO ITS CAMPUS: - ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - FLORIDA ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION - GIDEON'S - TRAVIS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL - SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE - POLK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - FLORIDA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION 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. THE INDIVIDUALS SELECTED ENJOY THE SAME ACCESS TO SERVICES AND AMENITIES AND BECOME A PART OF THE COMMUNITY. IN 2019, THE MONTHLY FEES FOR THESE NINE RESIDENTS WERE DISCOUNTED BY SIXTY-THREE PERCENT, WHICH AMOUNTED TO $180,107 OFF THE PREVAILING FEE SCHEDULE. THE CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM IS VERY PROUD OF A JOINT EFFORT WITH THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CALLED K9S FOR COPS. THIS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES THE VALUE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY AND RAISES MONEY TO PURCHASE K9S FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. TO DATE, OVER $343,974 HAS BEEN RAISED AND TWENTY DOGS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED AND PLACED INTO SERVICE. THE FUTURE OF THE CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM IS EXCITING AND THE ROLE OF CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES IN THE COMMUNITY MIRRORS OUR CORPORATE MISSION STATEMENT: THE ESTATES AT CARPENTERS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CARE AND SERVICES TO MEET THE SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND HEALTH NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY WE SERVE. WE STRIVE TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES DIGNITY, PERSONAL GROWTH, HAPPINESS, AND SELF-ESTEEM WHILE VALUING A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND INDEPENDENCE. THE COMMITMENT TO CARING PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW AND EXPAND AS WE IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SERVE AND BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, OUR RESIDENTS, AND OUR STAFF MEMBERS. OVER OUR 33 PLUS YEARS OF SERVICE, OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW AND REFLECTS THE RICH TRADITION AND LONG-STANDING VALUES OF OUR COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS SIMPLEWE WANT TO CONTINUE TO EMPHASIZE QUALITY AND SERVICE TO OUR RESIDENTS, STAFF, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO BE A COMMUNITY "WHERE QUALITY OF LIFE IS CELEBRATED AND A COMMUNITY PARTNER COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE. |
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