What is Impact Giving?
Ready to make a difference in a resident’s life? You can make a big impact with a donation of $1,000 or more. Your support benefits special projects in our communities. You can earmark gifts toward a project you are passionate about, or support a United Church Homes initiative of your choosing.
For more information about impact giving at United Church Homes, please contact the advancement and fundraising office.
Create Impact by Joining a Giving Circle
Our Giving circles recognize the generous contributions of our donors while honoring those individuals who have helped shape United Church Homes into what it is today.
Ruth F. Parker Circle – $10,000+
Honors Ruth F. Parker, the founder and benefactress of The Parkvue Community in Sandusky, Ohio. Ruth was deeply devoted to the residents of Parkvue and the community of Sandusky. Ruth supported both over many years with her generous contributions.
The President’s Circle – $5,000-$9,999
Honors a group of friends who join the president of United Church Homes annually with their contributions at this generous giving level.
Robert & Eleanor Diller Inaugural Circle – $2,500-$4,999
Honors Rev. Dr. Robert Diller, the first president of United Church Homes, and his wife, Eleanor. Rev. Dr. Diller also served as the administrator at the first United Church Homes community, The Fairhaven Community, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Eleanor worked as Fairhaven’s dietician and activities director.
The Herbster Circle – $1,000-$2,499
Rev. Dr. Benjamin M. Herbster and his wife, Elizabeth, were generous supporters of United Church Homes. Rev. Dr. Herbster was the first president of the United Church of Christ and served as a Board member for United Church Homes. He asked 10 of his friends to make an annual donation of $100 or more and then invited their friends to join them in this mission. This society later became known as the Society of Stephen. Rev. Dr. Herbster and his wife were also residents at Trinity Community in Beavercreek. The Herbster Circle honors these UCH visionaries.
Matthew & Jane Smith Founders Circle – $250-$999
Honors our founders, Matthew and Jane Smith. Matthew and Jane shared a common vision to create a community that would care for older adults. Their bequest – a farm – was sold to purchase the Barnhouse property in Upper Sandusky that was later known as The Fairhaven Community.
Society of Stephen Circle – $100-$249
Honors the mission of Saint Stephen, the disciple first charged with caring for the widowed and elderly. This giving circle is what was first started as the 100+ club founded by the late Rev. Dr. Herbster.
