Updated: 1-24-06

British Home Wish List

Whenever possible, a plaque will be placed on or near the sponsored item. All gifts will be acknowledged in our Report of Annual Giving and are tax deductible according to regulations regarding 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.

Please call Kevin Heraty, Development Coordinator, at 708-485-5533 to discuss your gift or sponsorship.

Following are items available for donor sponsorship.

Campus Wide/Miscellaneous Item Sponsorship Level New Bus For Resident outings. Will have space for at least 5 wheelchairs $75,000 1 needed Bobcat Will reduce the waiting time for snow removal services on roads, can also be used on sidewalks decreasing risk of shoveling injury to our maintenance staff. Will increase safety for everyone on campus $10,000 1 needed Stained Glass Windows For our new Sanctuary Sponsored by the British Home's Employee Contribution Fund. Thank You! $1,500 2 needed Computer Stations PC and Flat-screen monitors. For Resident Use/Activities and Staff Training $1,000 10 needed Solar Fountain Will provide auditory stimulation to visually impaired residents, will attract birds and provide a focal point in the garden outside the Healthcare and Rehabilitation Sponsored in memory of Sally Saar. Thank You! $750 1 needed "There’s No Business Like Show Business" Sponsorship* Provide a fun afternoon of on-campus entertainment for residents in all areas of our community. Permanent signage is not available, however, sponsors will be acknowledged at the event. $250 Several needed Garden Chimes* Will provide auditory stimulation to visually impaired residents, adding to their enjoyment of our outdoor spaces. Sponsorship purchases 2 sets of garden chimes. Sponsored by Mary Rose Chapter, D.B.E. in MN. Thank You! $150 2 needed

HealthCare and Rehabilitation Center Item Sponsorship Level Wheel Chair Lift Will allow wheelchair-bound residents easier access to the garden areas below $6,000 1 needed Automated Vital Signs System* Comprehensive system is easily transportable between resident care areas, stores data, frees up staff time for other resident assistance $1,500 4 needed In-room Television Upgrades Larger, flat-screen HDTV sets will be mounted from the wall or ceiling, freeing up space at the residents’ bedsides and will allow them to watch their sets from a much more comfortable angle. Sponsorship includes cost of installation $1,250 72 needed Common Space Television Upgrades 27" LCD sets will be mounted on the wall in the common space, allowing viewing from all angles and better audio quality $1,000 2 needed Towel Warmers* Will be placed in each shower room to provide a much more comfortable experience for our residents, especially those with arthritis or who experience dementia-related anxiety $500 4 needed

The Laurels Supportive Care Center Item Sponsorship Level Towel Warmers* Will be placed in each shower room to provide a much more comfortable experience for our residents, especially those with arthritis or who experience dementia-related anxiety $500 2 needed Rolling Flip-Top Tables* Will allow for more efficient and flexible use of the expanded new common spaces for dining and activities. $400 6 needed

The Woodlands Assisted Living Residence Item Sponsorship Level Automated Vital Signs System Comprehensive system is easily transportable between resident care areas, stores data, frees up staff time for other resident assistance $2,500 1 needed Feathered Friends Sponsorship Provide maintenance/care for our Aviary birds for 1 year, freeing up General funds for other programming   Care for the year 2006 Sponsored by Lady Nancy Astor Chapter, D.B.E. in KS. Thank You! $1,200 1 needed (per year) Computer Stations PC and Flat-screen monitors. For Resident Activities in a new computer lab (coming soon!) $1,000 6 needed

Wye Valley Independent Living Apartments Item Sponsorship Level Entertainment System Flat-screen LCD TV with built-in DVD player for new Activities space $1,500 1 needed Computer Stations PC and Flat-screen monitors to upgrade the Resident computer lab $1,000 2 needed Air Hockey/Billiard Table Will provide yet another excellent opportunity for socialization and fun! $800 1 needed Electric Fireplace Will enhance our already home-like environment $750 1 needed Outing to Ravinia* 2 Buses holding 30 people each, for an outdoor music event $600 1 needed Entertainment Center Radio, Tape, Record and CD player and Stand $300 1 needed Barbeque Grill Will provide an additional opportunity for outdoor and/or social activities Wish filled by an anonymous donor. Thank You! $300 1 needed "Generations Online" Sponsorship Subsidize the cost of a subscription to software and services that provide simplified Internet Access and Training designed especially for Seniors. $250 1 per year

Active Living Center Item Sponsorship Level Juice Bar Will provide refreshment in the common area of the Active Living Center to those receiving therapy, working out on fitness equipment, or waiting for their loved one during a medical appointment. $2,000 1 needed Active Living Education Sponsorship* Subsidize an educational seminar/event for our residents, their families and seniors in the local community. Permanent signage is not available, however, sponsors will be acknowledged in invitation mailings and at the event. $500 Several needed

Community Programs Item Sponsorship Level Community Service Sponsorship Subsidizes the cost of tools, materials, etc., for our biannual Community Service Project, where volunteers perform Spring and Fall yard cleanup and other tasks that the service recipients cannot do for themselves. Sponsor will be acknowledged on all printed materials related to the project. $300 2 Needed per year Pet Connection Sponsorship* Provides food, supplies and vet care for pet(s) while a low-income older adult is hospitalized or otherwise unable to care for their pet. $200 Several needed Holiday Meals Sponsorship Provides home-cooked meals, delivered by friendly volunteers, to almost 80 older adults in our local community at Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Sponsor will be acknowledged on all printed materials related to their chosen Holiday’s meal delivery. $200 3 needed per year Community Education Sponsorship* Help subsidize the cost of printing educational & resource material we send to families on a monthly basis. For example, Resources for Caregivers or Summer Heat Safety Tips for Seniors $100 Several needed "Out on the Town" Sponsorship* Many of our community clients will choose to forego a fun social experience because they would need a companion’s assistance and are saving every penny for their medical care or in-home help. This sponsorship will allow one such Senior to attend a guilt-free social or entertainment function at The British Home, transported and assisted by one of our Staying at Home Companions. $50 Several needed

Staff Development Item Sponsorship Level Video Screen* Pull-down screen would allow enhanced options for staff training $500 1 needed Staff Development Sponsorship* Underwrite the cost of a CPR licensure renewal class, set of training videos, seminar or conference to help us maintain our talented staff and keep our skills up-to-date $250 Several needed DVD Player* Sponsor the upgrade of equipment used for staff education $250 2 needed

Food Services Item Sponsorship Level Ice Makers Will provide an unlimited supply of ice and eliminate the need for staff to transport ice daily to Wye Valley, The Laurels and the Employee Lounge.   $2,000 4 needed

* No signage available for this sponsorship. However, ALL gifts to The British Home Community are acknowledged in the Report of Annual Giving, published the year after the gift is received.