Ridgecrest Foundation

10/08/2026

Gratitude in Action! 💙

What a wonderful evening celebrating the generosity of those who make a difference at Ridgecrest Village!

Last night, the Ridgecrest Foundation hosted our Gratitude in Action Donor Reception at The Outing Club. It was a special opportunity to bring together our donors, Foundation Board members, and friends to celebrate the incredible impact of philanthropy.

There is something truly special about the synergy that happens when like-minded people come together with a shared passion and purpose. The conversations, connections, and collective commitment to making a difference remind us that generosity is about so much more than financial support. It's about people coming together to create something meaningful.

Because of our generous supporters, ideas have become realities, spaces have been transformed, and new opportunities have been created to enhance the lives of those who call Ridgecrest Village home.

To everyone who joined us, and to all who continue to support the Ridgecrest Foundation, thank you! Your generosity, kindness, and belief in our mission inspire us and make so much possible.

Enjoy a few photos from this special evening! 📸

07/31/2026

Alana also spends some of her free time volunteering for the Ridgecrest Foundation, we are lucky to have her.

Resident Alana Callender is helping preserve six decades of Ridgecrest Village history through a special exhibit celebrating the retirement community's 60th anniversary this September.

06/18/2026

⏰ Final Call for Birdies for Charity! ⏰

There is still time to support the Ridgecrest Foundation through Birdies for Charity!

Every donation made through Birdies receives a bonus match, allowing your gift to go even further in supporting projects and programs that enhance the lives of Ridgecrest Village residents.

To support the Ridgecrest Village Foundation, use:
🏌️ Birdies Charity Number: #1454
💙 Ridgecrest Foundation

Pledges must be postmarked by July 1, so don't wait!

Learn more or make your pledge online:
https://birdiesforcharity.com

Thank you for helping us enhance, enrich, engage, and support the residents of Ridgecrest Village. Every gift matters!

Birdies for Charity is an innovative program that has helped raise millions for regional charities since 1971.

06/15/2026

Thank you, Regional Development Authority!

The Ridgecrest Village Foundation is honored to receive a $30,000 grant from the Regional Development Authority to support the replacement of the call light system in Crest Health Center.

Crest is home to some of our most vulnerable residents, including many who rely on Medicaid to help cover the cost of their care. A dependable call light system is essential to ensuring residents can quickly connect with caregivers when assistance is needed, enhancing both safety and quality of care.

We are deeply grateful to the Regional Development Authority for investing in projects that strengthen our community and improve the lives of older adults. Their support will have a meaningful and lasting impact on the residents and families we serve.

Thank you for helping us continue our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care to those who call Ridgecrest Village home.

06/04/2026

It was a great celebration today! Thank you to our generous donors who make projects like the reimagined Hub come to life. I love connecting donors with projects that are meaningful to them and our residents. 🫶🏻

05/21/2026

Thank you to Cunnick-Collins Life Celebration Center for hosting our Jazz and Generosity event, the minute I met Tracy the event coordinator I knew I could work with her and trust her to make sure my vision came to life. We would also like to thank the Chef’s Catering Company, Rick Davis for being our MC and keeping things running smoothly, for the Bucktown Stompers coming all the way from Chicago providing amazing 1920’s jazz music, everyone who provided silent auction items, and last but the least, YOU the donors who helped make this event a sold out success.

05/15/2026

WOW… what a night! ✨🎶

Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, bid in the silent auction, and supported our Jazz and Generosity event last night. The energy in the room was incredible, and this video captures the vibe perfectly!

From the amazing music by the Bucktown Stompers, to the dancing, laughter, beautiful venue, and generous community support, it was truly a special evening celebrating 60 years of Ridgecrest Village and supporting the mission of the Ridgecrest Foundation.

Because of your generosity, we have already raised at least $20,000 toward our new call light system for Crest Health Center, with more donations still coming in. That impact will directly help improve care and safety for our residents.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, donors, board members, staff, volunteers, residents, and everyone who helped make this event possible. We are so grateful for this community. ❤️

Stay tuned, we will be sharing more photos from our photographer soon! 📸

05/06/2026

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, J.W. Koehler Electric, for supporting Ridgecrest Foundation’s Jazz and Generosity event on May 14th!

Community support from businesses like J.W. Koehler Electric helps make important projects possible for the residents and patients we serve every day. Proceeds from this year’s fundraiser will support a new call light system in Crest, our Health Care Center, helping improve safety, communication, and quality of care.

We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our community. Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference!

05/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, for supporting Ridgecrest Foundation’s Jazz and Generosity event on May 14th!

We are especially grateful for our long-standing partnership with Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. Ridgecrest Village is proud to provide office space for an organization that does so much to honor and serve our veterans. Their dedication to our community is truly inspiring.

Support from organizations like Honor Flight helps us continue enhancing the lives of those we serve. Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward a new call light system in Crest, our Health Care Center.

Thank you for your continued partnership, friendship, and generosity!

05/04/2026

🎷✨ A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Presenting Sponsor, Unidine, for their incredible support of our Jazz & Generosity event! ✨🎷

Because of Unidine’s generosity, we are able to make an even greater impact through the Ridgecrest Village Foundation. Proceeds from this sold-out event will go directly toward funding a new, state-of-the-art call light system in Crest, enhancing safety, responsiveness, and quality of care for those we serve.

Unidine’s commitment to our community and to the residents of Ridgecrest Village truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for their partnership.

Please join us in thanking Unidine for helping us enhance, enrich, engage, and support our residents! ❤️