Glebe resident Linda Fleshman’s cool blue watercolors create a wintry wonderland on this year’s LifeSpire holiday card. But don’t look for anything too traditional or busy here.   “It’s calm,” noted another resident about the painting. “Just like Linda.”  Linda says she was surprised to have her art selected for this year’s card, but truly enjoyed… Read more

How IRA RMDs Can Support LifeSpire of Virginia’s Mission As the season of giving approaches, many of our supporters at LifeSpire of Virginia are looking for ways to contribute to our mission of enriching the lives of our residents. One often overlooked yet highly effective method is giving through Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Required Minimum… Read more

Every year, the Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation raises over a million dollars to benefit seniors in all of our communities, thanks to those committed to taking care of residents who need assistance.  Donors to the Benevolent Fund provide security and peace of mind to residents who, through no fault of their own, need additional financial… Read more

2024 Scholarship Recipients LifeSpire of Virginia and the Virginia Baptist Homes (VBH) Foundation are pleased to announce the 2024 scholarship recipients. A total of $35,000 was awarded to 43 eligible individuals. The scholarships are funded by the Employee Education Fund.  The fund provides financial assistance for team members towards two- and four-year higher education degrees. Support… Read more

If you’re thinking about your future career path, consider the benefits of working in senior care. Aside from the competitive pay and health benefits, working in senior care can be extremely rewarding. Whether at a life plan community, or providing care at home, many of these positions provide flexible schedules, job security and opportunities for… Read more

Did you know that August is National Make-A-Will month? Use this annual reminder to make or review your last will and testament. Here are three great reasons to do this today: 1. It’s an important legal document that everyone should have. All adults should have a will. It’s a powerful document that lets you distribute… Read more

Faith is central to the Virginia Baptist Homes (VBH) Foundation.  In 1949, the pastor of Culpeper Baptist Church founded what eventually became Virginia Baptist Homes and then LifeSpire of Virginia, and while our roots are in the Baptist tradition, today each community welcomes and celebrates the people of our community from every faith and background. … Read more

Naming a loved one or a favorite nonprofit in your estate plans or as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan assets is a heartfelt way to make a lasting impact. Go one step further and tell those beneficiaries about the choices you’ve made. Many people and charities aren’t aware that they… Read more

National Volunteer month in the United States takes place in the month of April. This month the Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation is dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers throughout the LifeSpire of Virginia family! In recognizing the volunteers who bring the LifeSpire communities to life, we are reminded of the tale of the starfish and of the… Read more