LeadingAge North Carolina

Fifteen of our member communities have been deeply affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. They are facing urgent and evolving challenges, including water shortages, power outages, and a severely disrupted cellular network. You can make a difference by donating to the LeadingAge North Carolina Foundation Disaster Recovery Fund, which directly supports the impacted communities listed below. Every donation is tax-deductible to the extent of the law, and 100% of the funds will go toward addressing their most urgent needs in the wake of this disaster. Give online today: https://lnkd.in/eQKHYQym * Ardenwoods in Arden * Battery Park Apartments in Asheville * Brooks-Howell in Asheville * Carolina Village in Hendersonville * Deerfield in Asheville * George Knight Homes at Skyland Apartments?in Asheville * Givens Estates in Asheville * Givens Gerber Park in Asheville * Givens Great Laurels in Waynesville * Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain * Grace Ridge in Morganton * Laurel Wood Apartments in Asheville * Trinity View in Arden * Tryon Estates in Columbus * Vanderbilt Apartments in Asheville #HelpHelene #HurricaneRelief #HeleneAid #SupportHelene #DisasterRelief #HurricaneHelene #HeleneUpdates #HurricaneNews

We are in contact with our colleagues in western North Carolina who are working hard to support not only their own residents and staff, but also other aging services providers in the area. We are hearing that staff have lost their own homes or their homes need significant repair. Grief is mixed with gratitude as we move forward together navigating the challenging path to recovery. As we coordinate supplies and services for members most impacted, your continued financial support is vital. Please consider a gift to the LeadingAge North Carolina Foundation Disaster Recovery Fund today to support member communities in North Carolina most affected: https://lnkd.in/egwvUj_W. #HelpHelene #HurricaneRelief #HeleneAid #SupportHelene #DisasterRelief #HurricaneHelene #HeleneUpdates #HurricaneNews

The link below is a text-only, lite version of Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) built on Newspack that was rapidly deployed in response to a need to get critical information into the hands of folks in Western North Carolina struggling with weak cell service. There are no ads or images so it loads fast. It also includes help resources with links for services and other community resources. PLEASE share this out publicly to family, friends, social groups, and anywhere you think might reach our neighbors on the ground in western NC and eastern TN. There are too many people to tag who were involved in pulling this together, but special credit goes to Joe Boydston, Shannan Bowen, Melody K. , Kinsey Wilson, Tyler Dukes and Melanie Sill

Our first online gifts are rolling in! Together we make a difference. Join others by donating to the LeadingAge North Carolina Foundation Disaster Recovery Fund, which directly supports the member communities listed below most impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Every donation is tax-deductible to the extent of the law, and 100% of the funds will go toward addressing their most urgent needs in the wake of this disaster. Give online today: https://lnkd.in/eQKHYQym * Ardenwoods in Arden * Battery Park Apartments in Asheville * Brooks-Howell in Asheville * Carolina Village in Hendersonville * Deerfield in Asheville * George Knight Homes at Skyland Apartments?in Asheville * Givens Estates in Asheville * Givens Gerber Park in Asheville * Givens Great Laurels in Waynesville * Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain * Grace Ridge in Morganton * Laurel Wood Apartments in Asheville * Trinity View in Arden * Tryon Estates in Columbus * Vanderbilt Apartments in Asheville

Following Hurricane Helene, the needs are great across the southeast, including for 15 of our members in western North Carolina that were particularly hard hit. ? Please consider a gift to the LeadingAge North Carolina Foundation Disaster Recovery Fund to support these communities. Give online here: https://lnkd.in/eNcn3nFW. Checks should be made out to LeadingAge North Carolina Foundation. Please mail them to the Foundation at PO Box 27527, Raleigh, NC 27611. Please indicate "Disaster Relief" in the memo. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. 100% of donations for disaster relief will be used for member communities, residents, and staff member needs in North Carolina areas impacted by Hurricane Helene. Thank you, McKnight's Senior Living, for their coverage of the impact on LeadingAge members including speaking with our Tom Akins. The recovery for aging services providers across the country is just beginning and we will be providing support for the long haul. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gAB_euPU #HelpHelene #HurricaneRelief #HeleneAid #SupportHelene #DisasterRelief #HurricaneHelene #HeleneUpdates #HurricaneNews

We're excited to share the top 5 most viewed "2 Minutes with Tom" videos—according to you! Check out the chart below to see which ones made the cut. Did your favorite make the list? What topics do you want to see us cover next? Let us know in the comments. Visit our YouTube channel to watch: https://lnkd.in/eypDrs9X #2MinuteswithTom #Leadership #Advocacy #Networking #Education #Video

? Our 2025 Annual Conference Needs Your Vision! Have you led innovation, overcome challenges, or achieved notable success? Share your story to inspire and empower fellow members. Submit your proposal by Sunday, December 31, and help shape an event that showcases the strength of our community. Click here to learn more and submit your proposal: https://lnkd.in/ea9aGa7F #LANC25 #RFP #AgingServices #CallForSpeakers #ConferenceProposals #AgingExperts #ShareYourExpertise #LongTermCareLeadership #AgingInnovators #SubmitYourProposal #CareProfessionals #AgingAndHealth #SpeakerOpportunity

It's day one in Raleigh for the North Carolina Leadership Academy class of 2024-25. Team Carry the Fire (bottom large photo) led by coach Arnoldo Marquez did teachback on Leadership Challenge today. Today fellows also visited Glenaire in Cary. We want to thank Ben Stevens (top left) for the informative tour of campus, as well as CJ and Israel with Glenaire transportation for their friendly and on-time support. Activities are still happening right now! Tonight is the Leaders in Residence dinner. Where will they be tomorrow? Tune in and find out! The North Carolina Leadership Academy meets four times a year, starting and ending at our Annual Conference in May. Applications for the next class will open soon. Be on the lookout via our social media (https://lnkd.in/dW9u7hir) and website (https://lnkd.in/garCUv88), where you can sign up to receive email notifications. #LeadershipInAction #FutureLeaders #LeadershipAcademy #FellowsAtWork #LeadersOfTomorrow #BuildingLeaders #LeadershipJourney #LearningToLead #LeadershipDevelopment #FellowshipExperience #InnovateLeadInspire #TodayAtTheAcademy #LeadingWithPurpose #Raleigh

?? What a way to wrap up our 2024 in-person education series last week! Thank you to the staff at Salemtowne Retirement Community for hosting our Direct Services Staff Symposium. And to Shelonda Darling of Magnet Culture for leading yet another engaging and enlightening gathering. ?? Attendees said they, "loved the high energy and stories throughout the day" and, "These new tools will be most effective?not only in my job now but also in the future." Be sure to keep an eye out for our 2025 calendar—exciting events are already in the works. Don’t miss out on what’s coming next! #Education #2024Recap #2025Events #LearningContinues

Six Months of Storytelling! Over the past six months, our "2 Minutes with Tom" video series has captured key moments and topics that reflect our purpose to support and empower members through advocacy, education, and networking. From Capitol Hill to locations around our state, each video showcases the issues that are most important to members, your residents and team members. Join us in celebrating six months of storytelling about you! Click to visit our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eypDrs9X Better yet, gather your team or resident committee and share the experience. Stay tuned for more videos to come! #2MinuteswithTom #Leadership #Advocacy #Networking #Education #Video #YouTubeChannel #YouTube