How donor generosity creates the margin of excellence at Westminster Canterbury Richmond
As we begin a new year, we reflect on the generosity that elevates Westminster Canterbury Richmond beyond what operations alone can achieve. While operational excellence sustains our community, philanthropy creates the margin of excellence, allowing residents to thrive, staff to feel supported and innovation to flourish.
Q: How does donor support elevate Westminster Canterbury beyond what operations alone can provide?
Donor support allows Westminster Canterbury Richmond to go beyond what resident fees and operations can support. While Westminster Canterbury Corporation builds and maintains our campus, donors to Westminster Canterbury Foundation bring it to life, enhancing programs, supporting staff excellence and strengthening our competitive position.
Q: What does the “margin of excellence” look like in everyday life for residents and staff?
The “margin of excellence” is felt every day through the many moments that exceed expectations. For generations, donor generosity has sustained the Fellowship Program for seniors with financial need; W·E·A·V·E, which supports our workforce through professional development and times of financial hardship; therapeutic recreation for residents living in our higher levels of care; innovative wellness classes rarely found in other senior living communities; and a strong Pastoral Care presence that nurtures the spirit and engages the mind.
Q: How does philanthropy help distinguish Westminster Canterbury from other CCRCs?
Westminster Canterbury Richmond has become a national model for exceptional resident programs and services, an achievement that inspires one recurring question:
“How do we make all this possible?”
The true answer is beautifully simple. For nearly five decades, donor generosity paired with the Foundation’s disciplined stewardship has shaped an extraordinary breadth of opportunities. This commitment ensures Westminster Canterbury remains a national model and a community where residents continue Living Life Well for generations.
Because of our donors, excellence is not an aspiration; it is a lived experience. We begin this year with deep gratitude for the generosity that makes Westminster Canterbury such a special place to live and work.