Community ownership growing for Green House Living project
Last Tuesday our community celebrated the imminent success of building Green House cottages in Sheridan – places where the focus is on elders continuing their life journey with dignity and respect.
Gov. Dave Freudenthal flew in to be with us and cheer us on. He echoed the sentiments of many of the more than 120 people attending the event – that this is an effort similar to a “barn raising.”
He commended our community for taking this on with a true Wyoming “can do” spirit. We are the only location in the nation that is accomplishing this through the efforst of passionate citizens and not through an existing facility or institution.
Just one year ago our goal was to raise $3.3 million. Today this goal has decreased to $812,000. Even though this was one of the most difficult financial environments in near history, our dedicated fundraising team, led by Barbara Walter and Dr. Sy Thickman, did not give up.
One hundred percent of the board and task force have made substantial contributions in time and money. They became involved because of their individual experiences with older loved ones and their anticipation of the future.
read more, Kay Wallick, Center Stage