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The Lutheran SeniorLife Foundation has the privilege of working alongside partners who do more than give generously; they also demonstrate a deep commitment to our community. Grant Street Asset Management is one of those rare partners. For fourteen consecutive years,... Continue Reading >

This story begins where most wellness narratives end: with patience, uncertainty, and six people learning to trust themselves again. On a Tuesday morning at Passavant Community, a half dozen students stand in a row, feet grounded, shoulders loose, breath slow,... Continue Reading >

Purple, gold, green, and a whole lot of food. That description captured the scene at St. John Community and Passavant Community for their Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, or Fat Tuesday (whatever name you prefer) celebrations. St. John Community, employees turned... Continue Reading >

Four women walked into a classroom five weeks ago as strangers. On graduation day, they stood together as future caregivers, surrounded by the people who believed in them every step of the way These four women are the most recent... Continue Reading >

The morning of Monday, January 26, arrived under an unforgiving winter sky. A powerful weekend storm had blanketed Butler County with more than 12 inches of snow, the region’s heaviest single-day snowfall since 2010. Temperatures sat well below freezing, and... Continue Reading >

Outside, it’s cold and snowy, with no sign of winter letting up (really makes you long for a briskly warm 40 degrees, doesn’t it?). So naturally, Benbrook Place threw a luau. In January. Unfortunately, there were no flights to warm... Continue Reading >

When a major winter storm was forecasted to hit our region, Lutheran SeniorLife began preparing early to ensure our residents, patients, and team members would remain safe and supported no matter what the weather brought. Across all communities and programs,... Continue Reading >

When Lutheran SeniorLife talks about investing in the future of care, we are talking about investing in people; those who continue to learn, grow, and show up every day for older adults who depend on them. The Lutheran SeniorLife Foundation... Continue Reading >

As Passavant Community has grown into what it is today, one woman has quietly shaped it from behind the scenes in the kitchen, doing work that may not always be seen but is deeply appreciated. This month, Passavant Community celebrates... Continue Reading >

Name: Samantha Rapuk Samantha Rapuk has been the Executive Director at the St. John Community in Mars, PA since 2021. Prior to that, she served as Associate Director for four years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and... Continue Reading >