Meet Devon Meier
A Legacy of Caring Beyond a Lifetime! I hope you’re doing well. My name is Devon Meier, and I recently joined the PVM family as the new Director of Planned Giving. I have the honor of partnering with donors who want to make a gift beyond their lifetime in support of our incredi
The Village of East Harbor’s New Wellness Center
Because of your donation to the PVM Foundation there is a brand new wellness center on the campus of The Village of East Harbor in Chesterfield. $2.1 million was raise d through donations to construct this unique wellness center, which is solely designed for the needs of older ad
Freedom Restored!
“I am truly humbled and so grateful to have been given a scooter, which gives me my legs to get around. Thank you so very much!!” — Diane Skryzpek, resident at The Village of Westland
From darkness to hope for tomorrow
Your donation saved Rob’s life November 2021 was a very dark time for Rob Rau, a 65 year old living in the Port Huron area. As winter approached, Rob was faced with being homeless. To make matters worse, his personal finances were in disarray due to years of theft from his bank
Your Donation Opened Up a New World for Dan
“It wasn’t easy,” Dan Odom a 96 year old resident says about being quarantined in his 540 sq. ft. apartment during the pandemic. Yet, because of you, the donor, PVM was able to give Mr. Odom and many other residents a computer tablet to stay connected with his loved ones du
Change of Heart: David’s path to health and happiness–Your donations at work!
David Simpson is a resident at Thome Rivertown of Detroit. Donors, you might recognize the name. Donations were vital in bringing Thome Rivertown to reality. I hope you enjoy hearing David’s story. There almost was no story to tell. He was the last resident to move in. Three mo
Bequests Matter A LOT- Thank you Tom & Diandria Kimble for supporting future older adults
Tom Kimble spent a majority of his career at General Motors in finance. After he retired his 2nd Act began… a life of volunteering his time, talents and treasurers to SE MI nonprofits. The majority of his efforts centered on older adults. As chair of AARP Michigan, he was the k
Golden Frog Lady of The Village of Warren Glenn
Diane worked her whole life and was eagerly looking forward to a carefree retirement with her husband. However, life had different plans and it all changed with just one word…Cancer. “I was there for my husband as he suffered with cancer. When you love someone that is
An Important 3 Part Message from PVM CEO Roger Myers
PVM President and CEO Roger Myers shares an important message regarding where PVM has been, where we are now, and where we will be heading in the future.
A long-time resident at The Village of Warren Glenn shares her story of growing up during the Civil Rights Movement
Everyone has a story… Juanita Seller moved into The Village of Warren Glenn in 2014. “Well, I was at home by myself, my children had moved out and I just didn’t want to stay there by myself”, Juanita said. Juanita worked in Customer Service as a debt collector bef
Roger Myers talks about vaccines and highlights of PVM’s latest project at the Village of East Harbor
President & CEO of PVM Roger Myers talks about vaccines and gets his 2nd dose of the vaccine. Also highlights PVM latest construction project at the Village of East Harbor
Your gifts – and a promise to her son – changed Betty’s life
Betty Wellman, a Village of Redford resident, was kind enough to share her personal journey to a healthier life all through 2020. Enjoy her story and know that you’ve helped make it a possibility! At 220 pounds Betty’s life was significantly different than it is today. With d
Cherished holiday recipes from PVM residents
Close your eyes and think back to some of your favorite holiday memories. Chances are they involve delicious tastes and aromas coming from the kitchen. PVM residents wanted to give you a gift this year by sharing some of their best holiday recipes to add to your holiday menu. Enj
PVM’s 75th Anniversary Virtual Un-Gala
Serving Michigan’s Seniors for 75 Wonderful Years Nov. 19th marked the date of PVM’s 75th Anniversary Un-Gala. The goal was to have a celebration of 75 years in the making and raise $150,000 to purchase PPE. The celebration was different than first planned by going virtual (a
Thank you for making our virtual un-gala a success!
Thank you for attending, supporting and tuning in to the Virtual Gala celebrating PVM’s 75th Anniversary. We are thankful for your generous support as we moved our annual gala to a virtual event for 2020. We are happy to report it was a huge success! You raised more than $1
The Power of Home Cooking!
A few residents shared what it meant to receive a weekly meal. Thank you PVM Foundation donors! The promise of a healthy, hot meal every week can mean the world to an older adult. Every Tuesday, through a partnership with Healin’ Meals, delicious meals made from scratch were de
A Simple Ask…
…Connects Randall & Susan Miller to PVM A conversation after church about PVM was life-changing. Here’s how Randall and Susan Miller developed a deep affection for the PVM Mission, and why they decided to leave PVM in their will. “I did not have any connection to PV
To us, YOU are our heroes
I am sharing this video message to update you on Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (PVM) during COVID-19. Because of your continual support, PVM is not standing pat! Thank you for all you do for the betterment of older adults, their families and communities they call home. Enjoy
From Vision to Reality – How a group of residents built a chapel
The Village of Redford was in the midst of constructing a new edition to their campus. Residents from The Village of East Harbor took a road trip to Redford see the construction. That road trip lead to something very special. The idea/vision to build a chapel at The Villag
PVM Frontline Caregiver shares her experience during COVID-19
Maliccia Brook is a nursing assistant at the Weinberg Green Houses (alternative for nursing care) located on the Thome Rivertown campuses not too far from the Detroit River. She has served the frailest of PVM elders for five years. Thankfully she willingly shared her experience d
10,000 and counting…
So many of you have been extremely generous in donating to our COVID-19 Emergency Fund. Because of YOU 10,000 gowns were delivered to Presbyterian Villages of Michigan to protect over 5,000 residents. Thank YOU for being a HERO!
You Matter More than You Know
Thank you, donors. You make real change possible. That is why your donation matters so much, especially during these uncertain times. — Roger Myers, PVM President, CEO
PACE Central MI adjusting to serve older adults during COVID-19
See how PVM/PACE Central MI is adjusting to serve older adults as a result of COVID-19.
Thank you donors – We are PVM Strong!
Thank you everyone for your donations and support during these unprecedented times. Watch the video below for an important message from Roger Myers, President & CEO of PVM. In fighting this virus, every day counts, and every donation counts. Thank you so much.
Homegrown – Because of You. Lois still calls Northern Michigan home.
Lois Manville’s story will warm the hearts of each PVM Foundation donor. Thank you for caring about Lois. Enjoy her story. Harbor Springs sits at the northern tip of Lower Michigan. Lois is a lifelong resident of the area (coming up on 90 years!). She never thought of living an
Delores couldn’t have written her story without you
Delores from The Village of Our Savior’s Manor wrote her autobiography on computers in the library at her Village—computers made possible by donors. Delores from The Village of Our Savior’s Manor in Westland wrote her autobiography using the computers in the library at the
Motivated by their faith, John and Deb did something wonderful
Their bequest will help provide faith-based senior housing for years to come! As a longtime congregant at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, John Denler knew about his church’s financial support of PVM over the years. That’s why he and wife Deb felt so comfortable getting involve
Vernice has a new lease on life
Through financial hardship and a battle with cancer, Vernice found the support she needed because of caring donors like you. Vernice spent most of her life taking care of others. A single mother of four, she worked her way up the corporate ladder over 30 years at Blue Cross Blue
From idle, bored, and depressed to active, engaged, and thriving
Your donations helped get James back in the game! For 30 years, roofing was James’ life — until it wasn’t. Decades of hard, manual work had taken their toll on James’ knees, a specialist told him one day; it had to stop. Still years away from retirement, James was out of
How U of M’s Henry Johnson is building a brighter future for seniors
Giving back has always been part of Henry Johnson’s life philosophy. Even in his twenty-plus years as a vice president at the University of Michigan, the first African-American to hold an administrative position there, Johnson always found time to volunteer. By the time he’d
Witness the Power of Giving – Thome Rivertown of Detroit
Thome Rivertown is here!
Josie had to start all over again
When Josie was in her early sixties, she faced a crisis: her marriage ended and she found herself forced out of her home and into a new life. What could have been the worst time of her life became something wonderful. After six months she found The Village of Oakman Manor in Detr
The origin of PVM – Hint: It all started with a gift.
Making a meaningful gift to do the things you think are important. That’s what Clarence D. Sterling did. Sterling is not only the namesake of a PVM donor society–he was the donor who started it all. His gift to buy the land at The Village of Redford–now almost 75 yea
Changing lives one donation at a time–your gifts did these things…
Through your generous donations, PVM is able to do so much for older adults and their families. Without your donations these things would not happen – THANK YOU DONORS! The world is a better place because of you! Our donors enable PVM to perform wonderful acts of kindnes
Change of heart: David’s Path to Health and Happiness
David Simpson is a resident at Thome Rivertown of Detroit. Donors, you might recognize the name. Donations were vital in bringing Thome Rivertown to reality. I hope you enjoy hearing David’s story. There almost was no story to tell. He was the last resident to move in. Three mo
PVM has a Veterans Preference Program
November 11th was Veterans Day- a day to remember/thank all veterans for their service to our country. One day is just not enough. With 13 million veterans 55 or older*, PVM developed a program to put veterans first. No wait lists, all vets jump to the front of the line if
DeeDee is strong & healthy at 90 Because of YOUR help!
Even as a little girl, DeeDee never let others tell her she couldn’t – especially when it came to athletic pursuits. Whether it was climbing the tallest tree or leading her school’s baseball team to victory, DeeDee was always trying to “outdo” the boys. “It’s easy t
More and more grandparents are raising grandchildren.
If you need yet another reason to hug an older adult – I have 7.8 minion of ‘em! 7.8 million children in the U.S. live in households headed by their grandparents or an older adult relative.* My first reaction to those numbers: “Wow! How could that be?” T
Almost 20% of the state’s population is 65 or older. Michigan has moved from the 30th oldest state in the USA to the 10th Older. WHY THIS MATTERS?
How Michigan addresses our aging population is crucial to its future success. Every region of Michigan is facing this challenge. Being a donor can change the lives of seniors by giving them access to a safe living space, activities, and healthy lifestyles–and so much mor
