Valero Energy Foundation's $1 million to Morningside Ministries

Pictured Above: (Left to Right) Alvin Loewenberg, President and CEO of Morningside Ministries; The Honorable Patrick Heath, former Chairman of Morningside Ministries Foundation; Sylvia Rodriguez, Vice President of Valero Energy Foundation; Beth Keough, Vice President of Development of Morningside Minstries.

Morningside Ministries is excited to announce a significant gift that will aid in Morningside Ministries Senior Living Community, Morningside Ministries at the Manor‘s $3.5 million renovation. With Valero’s gift of $1 million, Morningside Ministries is now one step closer to reaching its goal for the biggest renovation the 53 year old senior living community has ever seen. Morningside Ministries and Valero Energy Foundation are now challenging the people and organizations of the San Antonio community to help support and donate the $2.5 million still needed to complete the renovation by the end of 2016. Valero’s gift will provide for the new spa facility for the residents, creating and ensuring a comfortable, soothing and dignifying bathing experience. The gift will also provide for 17 residents’ rooms to be refurnished with new mattresses, overbed tables, chest of drawers and television sets. Additional gifts are still needed for the renovation of a new covered driveway at the entrance of the community, 101 electric low beds, a nurse call system and new air conditioning units in residential living spaces.

Visit our Giving page for more information on giving back to Morningside Ministries Senior Living Communities.

Why our residents love us

My parents moved into their Meadows independent living (atrium) apartment almost 2 years ago, from another city. Their (and our) experience here has exceeded our highest hopes. From the compassionate, friendly, helpful staff to the delicious meals, activities, their apartment, amenities, and welcoming residents, we could not have imagined or found a better place for them to be for this season of life! We 5 "kids" are so thankful that they are happy, safe, comfortable, busy, and have made wonderful new friends, both residents and staff. Thank you, MM! It's definitely worth checking out for YOUR parents, too. (Or yourself!)

I learned about Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs when two of my neighbors moved there. Another friend and I frequently drove from our home in Kerrville to visit and play bridge with them. I don't think we ever left that one of us didn't say " I'd like to live here someday." When I realized that "someday" was fast approaching I started visiting retirement communities in several places, including my former home in Colorado where I still had close friends. None of them were as attractive physically as Morningside and none offered as much in the way of programs and services. I chose Morningside for three basic reasons: security, convenience and the sense of a caring community. I have the security of knowing that I will always be cared for, the convenience of having all my needs met in one place and the joy of living in a community where everyone, residents and staff, are considered as family.

My wife and I have been residents in the Independent Living Menger House Apartments at Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs for four years. We chose Menger Springs because of its Hill Country location, excellent and beautiful facilities along with their commitment to personal care and to truly care for those who have cared for so many others by a Not For Profit Christian Corporation. We knew that regardless of what challenges or changes we might meet in the days and years ahead, Menger Springs would be able to provide the care for us. My wife feels so secure here and has the option of participating in so many activities, pursue individual endeavors or to feel free to remain in our apartment. We are so pleased to be residents at Morningside Ministries Menger Springs in beautiful Boerne! I highly recommend it!

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