2011 Providence Foundations in Oregon Annual Report
2011 Providence Foundations in Oregon Annual Report
2011 Providence Foundations in Oregon Annual Report
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<strong>2011</strong> HiGHliGHTS (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />
<strong>Providence</strong> benedict<strong>in</strong>e nurs<strong>in</strong>g Center foundation<br />
n new eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the way mattresses are made is provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
patients and residents with high-tech mattresses that literally shift<br />
their weight for them, mak<strong>in</strong>g a big difference <strong>in</strong> health and<br />
comfort. Donors to the 2010-<strong>2011</strong> special-equipment campaign,<br />
dubbed “While You Were Sleep<strong>in</strong>g,” gave $24,846 to provide the<br />
nurs<strong>in</strong>g center’s most fragile residents with state-of-the-art mattresses.<br />
n <strong>Providence</strong> benedict<strong>in</strong>e’s nationally accredited Child<br />
Development Center gives nurs<strong>in</strong>g center residents abundant<br />
opportunities to <strong>in</strong>teract with children. Together, the generations<br />
can enjoy friendly visits, exercise classes, craft projects, games,<br />
parties, parades and more. Hav<strong>in</strong>g children visit daily <strong>in</strong> the<br />
nurs<strong>in</strong>g center brightens everyone’s day. More than $22,000 was<br />
raised from the Juan Young Trust, other foundations, <strong>in</strong>dividuals<br />
and staff to replace the children’s well-worn climb<strong>in</strong>g structure.<br />
The playful<br />
children from<br />
<strong>Providence</strong><br />
Benedict<strong>in</strong>e’s Child<br />
Development<br />
Center brighten<br />
the day for nurs<strong>in</strong>g<br />
center residents.<br />
PRovidEnCE BEnEdiCT<strong>in</strong>E nURS<strong>in</strong>G CEnTER FoUndATion 6 <strong>2011</strong> AnnUAl REPoRT