Giving
Legacy of Care
For over 40 years, Covenant Village has provided exceptional retirement living, guided by our CV CARES values: Community, Vision, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety. From the beginning, philanthropy has been at the heart of our community. Business leaders raised the initial funds to establish Covenant Village in 1982, and residents have since continued this tradition through individual giving for amenities and scholarships and initiatives like the Employee Appreciation Fund, which honors the dedication of our staff.
In 2023, we formalized this giving spirit with the Legacy of Care program, designed to foster a culture of philanthropy. This program focuses on five key areas: Resident Benevolent Fund, Workforce Investment, Enrichment and Innovation, Capital Support, and Where the Need is Greatest. These initiatives ensure that residents enjoy a vibrant, secure community enriched by life-enhancing programs and meaningful opportunities for connection and growth.
Covenant Village celebrates giving through annual campaigns, including the Seasons of Giving and Gratitude, and recognizes donors through the Circle of Giving. Contributions of any size—whether cash gifts, estate planning, stock donations, or other forms of giving—help sustain our mission and enrich the lives of our residents. To discuss how you would like to leave a lasting legacy, please contact the Covenant Village CEO.
Ensuring a Legacy
Providing Covenant Village residents, their families, prospective residents, employees, and Board members
with the opportunity to support philanthropic initiatives at Covenant Village in one or more of five areas:
Legacy: Peace of Mind
To support the basic needs of Covenant Village residents who have outlived their resources.
- Ensure our mission
- Prepare for future needs in a rapidly changing healthcare environment
Even with careful planning, some residents gracefully outlive their resources through no fault of their own. The Benevolence Endowment ensures that no resident will be asked to leave his/her home for outliving their available financial resources.
Legacy: Purpose
To provide educational and professional development opportunities for Covenant Village employees.
- Scholarships for continuing education, training, and certifications
- Programming to introduce and sustain the CV CARES Core Values
- A provision to provide financial assistance to employees who are facing personal hardships
Legacy: Vision
To create or renew life enrichment programs and amenities for residents.
- Technology to benefit health and well-being, such as a wayfinding kiosk system for residents and guests
- Holistic wellness programs
- Lifelong learning programs
- Visual and performing arts
- Outdoor amenities and programs
- Start-up support for new services and options in healthcare delivery
Legacy: Stewardship
To expand Covenant Village campus development projects and naming opportunities.
- New activity bus
- Outdoor furniture for the Health Center Courtyard and Outdoor Pavilion
- Woodworking/Hobby Shop
- Commissioned painting for the Hearthstone Dining Room fireplace
- Library naming
- Physician’s clinic
- Art gallery
- Lifelong learning spaces
- Cultural arts center
- Walking trails
- Gathering spaces
Legacy: Community
To assist with projects of immediate need or opportunity throughout the year at Covenant Village.
Employee Appreciation Fund
Established in 1982, the resident-led annual giving opportunity to express appreciation for Covenant Village staff members.
- Your gift to the Employee Appreciation Fund makes a difference and means the world to the employees who lovingly serve Covenant Village residents and their family members.
- A formula, based on years of service and hours worked during 2024, is used to determine the amount of each check –with the very newest Covenant Village employees receiving no less than $50 in appreciation for their service.
- The only employee who does not receive a check from the Fund is the Covenant Village CEO.
- Each year the goals are to exceed both the percentage of residents giving and the amount raised. In 2024, more than 89.4% of Covenant Village residents contributed $92,737 to the Employee Appreciation Fund, a new giving record for both the percentage who donated and the total amount raised.
“This means a lot to me; it’s what I use to buy my children Christmas presents. I also use it for Christmas dinner. I look forward to it every year!” – Quote provided by a CNA
Donations are collected between Nov. 1st and mid-December.
Red Envelopes are available at the Front Desk for your donation.
More Ways to Give at Convenant Village
Circle of Giving
The Circle of Giving is about recognizing people who are ensuring the Vision, Values, Compassion, Excellence, and Future of Covenant Village through financial gifts to the Legacy of Care AND to the Employee Appreciation Fund.
Becoming a member is easy and rewarding by simply giving to:
And that’s it! You’re a member.
Check out all the Circle of Giving members from last year – Click here.
Legacy of Care Committee
John Weisenhorn, Sarah Wentz, Debbie Windley of Windmark Consulting, and Dale Melton, CEO
Giving Form
*All donations to the Legacy of Care, made between January 1 and December 31, 2025, will be included in the Circle of Giving.
Financial information about Covenant Village and a copy of the organization’s solicitation license are available from the NC Solicitation Branch of the NC Secretary of State’s Office.
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