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Endowed Funds

Cora Mason Endowment Fund
Established to provide the Cora Mason Library with funding for the “extras” that will help enhance and improve the quality of the library.

Medical Transportation Endowment Fund
Originally established to provide funds for residents of the Health Center or Residential Living apartments who have no other means of transportation for medical appointments off campus. This program has been expanded to provide transportation for all Manor residents who have no other means of transportation to and from medical appointments.

Employee Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established to assist Rogue Valley Manor employees who desire professional growth and wish to pursue a formal licensing or degree program in a field related to current or anticipated job responsibilities.

Middleton Endowment Fund
This fund provides recognition and a financial reward for the Manor’s employee of the month.

Wheelchair Endowment Fund
Established to provide wheelchairs, geri-chairs or walkers to residents of the Manor at no cost. This fund pays for the repair and servicing of existing equipment as well as the purchase of new equipment when needed.

Foster Grandparent Endowment Fund
As part of our community sponsored programs, the Foundation helps in the support of this excellent approach to providing low income seniors an opportunity to earn income by giving love and support to children in need.

Fairy Godmother Endowment Fund
This fund was established by Cornelia Tomes, a Rogue Valley Manor resident, to provide scholarships to young women who aspire to continue their education but are unable to for economic reasons.

Non-Endowed Funds
General Funds

Resident Assistance Fund
Established to provide financial support to ensure that no one will ever have to leave the Manor due to having outlived his or her financial resources. This fund also insures other Manor residents do not have to subsidize those who require support.

Rogue Valley Manor Fund
An unrestricted fund to further the Foundation’s mission to “enrich the quality of life for the residents of the Rogue Valley Manor.”

Health and Special Care Funds

Health Center Fund
This Fund provides funding to improve the quality of life for the residents of the Health Center through programs, facilities and equipment. Gifts may be designated, in consultation with the Foundation Director, for a specific purpose within the facility.

Health Center Operating Fund
Funds to help increase the functionality and scope of service of the Health Center while minimizing fee increases to residents.

Medical Transportation Fund
A program that provides, at no charge, transportation to medical appointments for those residents who are unable to make alternate arrangements with family, friends, Senior Services van, Manor bus or RVTD.

New Vision Fund
Created to support the activities of the Douglas New Vision Center, a center located in the Cora Mason Library that provides assistance to those with sight impairments through state-of-the-art computers, electronic magnifiers, reading machines, and audio-visual equipment.

Parkinson’s Fund
This Fund was originated by resident Ray Loker to recognize the need, community-wide, for education and support to families dealing with Parkinson Disease. The funds are used to find qualified speakers to give informational presentations to those needing such help.

Residential Living Fund
This Fund provides funding to improve the quality of life for Residential Living residents through programs, facilities and equipment. Gifts may be designated, in consultation with the Foundation Director, for a specific purpose within the facility.

Special Care Fund
This Fund was established to provide capital funds and continuing support for the special health care unit that cares for residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases.

Special Care Operating Fund
Funds to help increase the functionality and scope of service of the Special Care Center while minimizing fee increases to residents.

Scholarship Funds

Employee Development Fund
Established to assist Rogue Valley Manor employees who desire professional growth and wish to pursue a formal licensing or degree program in a field related to current or anticipated job responsibilities. Priority given to front-line staff seeking professional development that leads to greater job capacity and career progression. A grant is made which becomes a loan should the employee not successfully complete their term of study and/or not fulfill their commitment to the Manor.

Fairy Godmother Fund
This fund was established by Cornelia Tomes, a Rogue Valley Manor resident, to provide scholarships to young women who aspire to continue their education but are unable to for economic reasons. It is governed by a committee of residents, community leaders, and a member from the Foundation Board that evaluates the candidates, selects the participants, and monitors their progress to assure they continue to meet the standards that qualify them for support.

Mary Lou and Glen Guttormsen Fund
Established through a gift by Mary Lou and Glen Guttormsen, this Fund provides funding for Health Center employees to continue their professional development/skill enhancement and to maintain high staff morale.

Activities Funds

Lawn Bowling Fund
Established to support the Manor’s lawn bowling activities.

Library Fund
A fund for the purpose of purchasing new books and other items to support the Cora Mason Library’s day-to-day operation.

Radio Room Fund
Created to support the activities and equipment of the Manor’s radio room.

Recreation Fund
A repository of funds generated from the Foundation’s Sponsorship efforts to provide the majority of funding for resident events throughout the year, including the New Year’s Party, Veteran’s Day Party and 4th of July.

Swimming Pool Fund
This Fund was created to provide funding for the ongoing care and maintenance of the Manor’s indoor swimming pool and pool facilities.

Affiliate Funds

Community Housing Fund
Created to provide funds to help “enrich the quality of life” for residents of sponsored affordable senior housing communities.

Community Services Fund
Established to provide support of the sponsored community programs that help make an impact in the Rogue Valley/Jackson County.

Foster Grandparent Fund
As part of our community sponsored programs, the Foundation helps in the support of this excellent approach to providing low income seniors an opportunity to earn income by giving love and support to children in need.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Fund
The fund supports the efforts of over 700 volunteers in our area who contribute their time and energy to serve the residents of Southern Oregon through utilizing their wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in a wide variet.