AUGUST 2022 NEWSLETTER
Fifty-two years, 500 employees, 250 people in care. Statistics that are unimportant until you know they represent families who truly have no idea of how they could cope without Cedar Lake. Numbers without meaning until you realize each number represents a person like Wyatt. When Wyatt came into our care, he had not been able … Continue reading “AUGUST 2022 NEWSLETTER”
MEET OUR NEWEST STAFF MEMBER
We are excited to introduce the newest member of the Foundation team, Lauren Hofstetter. A graduate of Hanover College, Lauren has extensive administrative and fundraising experience. She discovered a passion for non-profit work when she was office manager for the Kentucky & Southern Indiana chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Lauren began volunteering for … Continue reading “MEET OUR NEWEST STAFF MEMBER”
Board Member Spotlight
1. Tell me how you first became involved with Cedar Lake. I first heard of Cedar Lake probably 8 years or so ago, from my (then) work mentor Lynn Wilkerson. I quickly grasped that this organization supported such a wonderful mission and held such a special place in her life. Fast forward … Continue reading “Board Member Spotlight”
July 2022 Newsletter
When was the last time you reviewed your estate plans? If you are like me and my husband, it’s something you keep reminding yourself to do, but often it just gets put on the “back burner.” How many of us have said “I have all my will and estate plans in place,” but we haven’t … Continue reading “July 2022 Newsletter”
SAVE THE DATE
Is anyone else looking forward to cooler weather after all this extreme heat? We are too! With cooler weather comes our biggest event of the year, Cedar Lake’s Hearts of Gold Gala. Save the date for November 19th and join us at the Louisville Marriott Downtown for a night you won’t forget!
Board Member Spotlight
1. Tell me how you first became involved with Cedar Lake. Gwenevere Josey, former Director of Human Resources, approached me in the Spring of 2018 about joining the board as she knew I had rotated off of the Kentucky Humane Society Board as Chairman. She also knew I had a special needs … Continue reading “Board Member Spotlight”
June 2022 Newsletter
In last month’s newsletter I asked for gifts to help cover the costs of summer activities for people in our care. Several people responded to this and we are so grateful! If you didn’t get a chance to give, we have some other opportunities that will have a direct impact on the daily lives of … Continue reading “June 2022 Newsletter”
Cedar Lake Runs For The Roses
This Derby was one to remember! With a spirit week at the Enrichment Center, parades at the Lodge, crowning the Derby King and Queen and showing off our best Derby hats, we all came out a winner. Thank you again to our relay runners, Jeff Roth, Tony McCracken, Lee Look, Emily Grace Alfaro and Sandy … Continue reading “Cedar Lake Runs For The Roses”
Cedar Lake’s 11th Annual Golf Tournament and 7th Annual Golf Ball Drop
With the help of our sponsors, players and donors, we raised over $126,500! We could not have asked for a better day to join together to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with our 11th Annual Golf Tournament and 7th Annual Golf Ball Drop. Thank you to our 2022 sponsors!
Board Member Spotlight
Tell me how you first became involved with Cedar Lake. I was invited to consider the board by our chairman, Bruce Beickman. Bruce and I had been friends for 20 years and he believed I could bring some value due to my insurance and finance background. How long have you served on … Continue reading “Board Member Spotlight”
