Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community

Charitable giving and generous spirit programs: throughout bishop gadsden's history, a commitment to giving has been on the forefront resulting in more $14.5 million in charitable care and gifts being raised for charitable care within the community and distributed to other non-profit organizations in our local community.the charitable mission committee's nonprofit selection chair and fellow residents select a small group (5 to 7) of nonprofits from a list of around 30 nonprofit grant applications to support each year. led by residents, with assistance from team members of the charitable giving office, the charitable mission committee sets a fundraising goal. in 2024, this important committee disbursed $342,000 in cash. these funds were allocated as follows: barrier islands free medical clinic - $100,000; dee norton child advocacy center - $75,000; james island outreach - $95,000; lowcountry veterans home - $60,000; respite care charleston - $3,000; coastal crisis chaplaincy - $9,000. additionally, $13,500 in in-kind items, plus 5000 toys for habitat for humanity and toys for tots were donated. in addition to charitable causes that support outside organizations, residents and staff contribute to the strongheart employee education scholarship, with $130,219 being distributed to employees for education purposes and education debt elimination, as well as the employee assistance fund, which gave loans and grants in the net amount of $58,069. in addition, the employee assistance fund provided 81 cards and 8100 in back-to-school funds for eligible employees.residents and staff contribute more than 4,600 volunteer hours to local and national charitable organizations, an investment of $144,007. additionally, bishop gadsden's culinary department donated 22,192 pounds of food, equaling a gift of $33,288, and 18,494 meals. executive staff also sit on community boards such as roper st. francis, vantage point foundation, lowcountry association of fundraising professionals, sc/nc planned giving conference, sea island habitat for humanity, leadingage sc and we are sharing hope.

Resident assistance program: bishop christopher gadsden founded the home for orphans and widows in 1850 to assist those in need. his vision for a caring community is the heart and soul of the organization now called bishop gadsden. at the core of bishop gadsden is the belief and execution of the charitable mission.since 1995, bishop gadsden's resident assistance fund has donated nearly $6 million in charitable care to residents facing financial difficulties. the resident assistance fund alleviates any anxieties residents and their families have by assuring them that they will continue to receive the care they need regardless of whether they can pay. through the continued efforts of bishop gadsden residents, families, staff, and other organizations, the resident assistance fund continues to be a high priority. this imperative fund allows bishop gadsden to assist residents and future residents who, by no fault of their own, can no longer afford their continued care, while also supporting outside charitable organizations. all residents who are receiving financial support or assistance are between the ages of 73-98. they come from the greater charleston area, are both male and female, and across all socioeconomic lines. bishop gadsden will continue to extend assistance to residents, acting on the firm belief that removing economic barriers to residency is part of its mission.in 2024, approximately $425,000 was distributed in financial assistance.