www.plymouthhousing.org FALL EDITION 2011 For residents reaching the end of life, Plymouth is committed to caring for them at home Plymouth NEWS When a Plymouth resident is in need of hospice care, building staff and Providence Hospice workers come together to provide the support and care needed for life’s final journey PLYMOUTH KICKS OFF SUSTAINING HOPE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Beginning in early 2012, Plymouth will break ground on a new residence, the Williams Apartments, in South Lake Union. This new building will be one of three projects in Plymouth’s $4 million Sustaining Hope Capital Campaign. Find out inside about how you can be part of this exciting initiative. Homeless people in our city not only live on the streets, but they die on the streets as well. They’re victims of crime, exposure to the elements, or to diseases that go untreated because they have limited access to medical care or people to care for them. Many Plymouth Housing Group residents with severe health conditions once feared they might die without a home. When they come to Plymouth, they are relieved to discover that—thanks to the services of Providence Hospice of Seattle—they can spend their final weeks in the safety and comfort of their Plymouth apartments. “Some of our residents have spent much of their lives in and out of institutions,” says Marilyn Mitchell, Case Manager at Plymouth on Stewart. “We want to avoid sending them to a nursing home for their last days.” Nationally, hospice programs struggle with the difficulty of providing services to homeless patients living in shelters or even on the streets. But for residents who live in a permanent home at Plymouth, we are able to provide a full range of care to the terminally ill. Mitchell, who has coordinated Hospice care for two Plymouth residents recently, is full of praise for Providence Hospice. “If there is a medication problem, we are able to reach them 24 hours a day,” she said. For one Plymouth resident, Hospice was able to locate a long-lost son in another state. For another, Providence paid the cost to bring family members to visit before the patient passed away. “Typically, Hospice gets involved after a stay in the hospital,” commented James Smith, a Simons Senior Apartments Case Manager. “At that point, we step in to help coordinate. Hospice workers handle all the nursing care and medical visits—they even focus on the patient’s emotional well-being.” One Simons resident, who arrived in ill health less than a year ago, is now receiving hospice services. “He thought he might pass away before he got a home to live in,” Smith said. “Now he’s receiving excellent care.” On-site hospice care helps people remain comfortable in their own apartments, surrounded by caring support.
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www.plymouthhousing.orgFALL EDITION 2011
For residents reaching the end of life, Plymouth is committed to caring for them at home
Plymouth NEWS
When a Plymouth resident is in need of hospice care, building staff and Providence Hospice workers come together to provide the support and care needed for life’s final journey
PLYMOUTH KICKS OFF SUSTAINING HOPE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Beginning in early 2012, Plymouth will break ground on a new residence, the Williams Apartments, in South Lake Union. This new building will be one of three projects in Plymouth’s $4 million Sustaining Hope Capital Campaign. Find out inside about how you can be part of this exciting initiative.
Homeless people in our city not only live on the streets, but they die on the streets as well. They’re victims of crime, exposure to the elements, or to diseases that go untreated because they have limited access to medical care or people to care for them.
Many Plymouth Housing Group residents with severe health conditions once feared they might die without a home. When they come to Plymouth, they are relieved to discover that—thanks to the services of Providence Hospice of Seattle—they can spend their final weeks in the safety and comfort of their Plymouth apartments.
“Some of our residents have spent much of their lives in and out of institutions,” says Marilyn Mitchell, Case Manager at Plymouth on Stewart. “We want to avoid sending them to a nursing home for their last days.”
Nationally, hospice programs struggle with the difficulty of providing services to homeless patients living in shelters or even on the streets. But for residents who live in a permanent home at Plymouth, we are able to provide a full range of care to the terminally ill.
Mitchell, who has coordinated Hospice care for two Plymouth residents recently, is full of praise for Providence Hospice.
“If there is a medication problem, we are able to reach them 24 hours a day,” she said. For one Plymouth resident, Hospice was able to locate a long-lost son in another state. For another, Providence paid the cost to bring family members to visit before the patient passed away.
“Typically, Hospice gets involved after a stay in the hospital,” commented James Smith, a Simons Senior Apartments Case Manager. “At that point, we step in to help coordinate. Hospice workers handle all the nursing care and medical visits—they even focus on the patient’s emotional well-being.”
One Simons resident, who arrived in ill health less than a year ago, is now receiving hospice services. “He thought he might pass away before he got a home to live in,” Smith said. “Now he’s receiving excellent care.”
On-site hospice care helps people remain comfortable in their own apartments, surrounded by caring support.
PLYMOUTH NEWS FALL 2011
BOARD OF TRUSTEESLynn Beck, president
Angus Cunningham, vice president
Barb Nystrom, secretary
2113 Third Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98121 > 206-374-9409 > 206-374-0602 fax > [email protected] > www.plymouthhousing.org
David Poston, treasurer
David BeitelDana Bollinger Stuart C. Campbell
Robert D. CookTyrone EdwardsMercedes FernandezTim Kerr
Stewart LandefeldJohn McHaleDonald Mitchell
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
People often comment to me how impressed they are that Plymouth is such a strong and effective non-profit that is
actually making a difference in ending homeless-ness. I have to say that I’m very proud of Plymouth’s staff and the work they do to help our formerly-homeless residents. But while this important work depends on the vision and
dedication of our amazing staff and Board, in truth, we really could not do it without you.
The guiding light of Plymouth’s work for the last three decades has been people like you who care deeply about ending homelessness.
At our recent “Key to Hope” luncheon, I saw many long-time friends and steadfast supporters who told me that despite these difficult economic times, Plymouth re-mains a priority in their charitable giving. Dedicated volunteers from organizations like Horizon House, BECU, and Mercer Island Presbyterian Church are a constant presence in our buildings, giving both
time and support to continue Plymouth’s mission. Everyday, new people are coming to us, asking to volunteer and provide generous support.
The inspiration these volunteers and supporters provide is the fuel that keeps me, as well as our Board and staff, working towards the goal of ending homelessness in our lifetime.
A heartfelt thank you from all of us at Plymouth for being there when we need you most.
Best regards,
Paul Lambros
Craig NeymanErin PageCraig Parsons
8th Annual Key to Hope Luncheon raises over $635,000 for Plymouth’s programs and Sustaining Hope Campaign
Your personal commitment is what makes Plymouth strong and effective—thank you!
Plymouth Housing Group’s 8th Annual “Key to Hope” Luncheon was a great success this past September 30, raising over $435,000 for Plymouth’s programs and for our new Sustaining Hope Capital Cam-paign. The gifts at the lunch were enough for Plymouth to receive a wonderful $200,000 Matching Challenge from two local family foundations, bringing our luncheon total to over $635,000. KING5 News Anchor Joyce Taylor was our Guest Emcee and Seattle Downtown Association President Kate Joncas made a special appeal
for funding. Over 1,050 people attended the luncheon at the Westin Hotel.
Keynote Speaker Richard Dreyfuss gave a presentation on his initiative to bring the teaching of civics back into the mainstream of American education.
After touring Plymouth’s buildings and meeting several of our residents, Mr. Dreyfuss made a $10,000 donation to the Sustaining Hope Capital Campaign. Thank you to everyone who supported the luncheon, and especially to our very generous Event Sponsors.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS LUNCHEON SPONSORS
Charles RosenberryMaria RoyerTracey Wickersham
Silver Sponsors
Boeing CompanyKantor Taylor Nelson & Boyd
National Equity FundPerkins Coie
SMR ArchitectsVulcan Inc.
Actor Richard Dreyfuss visited with Plymouth residents, including Mary Millet (above).
Platinum SponsorPresenting Sponsor Gold Sponsors
PLYMOUTH NEWS FALL 2011
This past September, Plymouth Housing Group launched the new Sustaining Hope Capital Campaign to build 81 new homes and upgrade 157 existing Plymouth apartments. The Campaign, which is co-chaired by community volunteers Paula Rosput Reynolds and Stewart Landefeld, has a goal of raising $4 million in private funding. Another $18 million has already been secured from public sources.
Plymouth’s Sustaining Hope Capital Campaign will do the following:
CREATE 81 NEW HOMESA new building, The Williams
Apartments, will break ground in early 2012 in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, providing new energy-efficient and sustainably-built homes appropriate to the neighborhood.
PRESERVE 157 HOMES Plymouth will upgrade 157 existing
Plymouth apartments in two historic downtown Seattle buildings, sustainably remodeling them so they are energy-efficient and cost-effective to operate.
PROVIDE MORE PERMANENT HOMES FOR VETERANS
Lack of housing options for homeless veterans continues to be an urgent issue in our community. Half of the units in the Williams Apartments will be reserved for homeless veterans.
CREATE AN INNOVATIVE RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAM
All residents of the Williams Apartments will be part of Plymouth’s new Recovery Support Program, receiving focused, daily support on their journey out of addiction. On-site counseling and nursing care, as well as 24-hour building staff, will be key to their recovery.
As new construction, the Williams Apartments are designed to reduce environmental impact and will achieve LEED Platinum certification.
Plymouth Housing Group works to eliminate homelessness and stabilize homeless and very low-income people in housing by preserving, developing and operating safe, decent affordable housing and by providing opportunities for homeless and very low-income people to improve their lives.
WE CARENewsletter printed on an FSC certified 30% recovered fiber.
Sustaining Hope Capital CampaignA new initiative to build 81 new homes and sustainably upgrade 157 current Plymouth apartments in two historic buildings
OUR MISSION
Three Projects in the Sustaining Hope Capital Campaign
The new Williams Apartments (top) will be located in the South Lake Union neighborhood, and will provide homes to 81 people struggling to recover from addiction, as well as homeless veterans. The building is named for Pat Williams, a long-time friend and associate of Plymouth Housing Group. Also included in the campaign are upgrades to the Pacific Apartments (above left) and the Lewiston Apartments (above right).
Both the Williams Apartments and the two historic building remodels, our Pacific and Lewiston Apartments, will incorporate significant sustainable and green design elements, including:
•High-efficiency heat and hot water systems and Energy Star appliances to reduce energy use.
•Thermally-efficient windows to keep apartments warm in winter and cool in summer.
•Low-flow toilets and showers to curtail unnecessary water use.
•Occupancy sensors to provide on-demand lighting in public areas.
•Rooftop solar hot water pre-heat panels (Williams Apartments), saving $2,500 in annual energy costs.
•Local and recycled materials will be used in construction.
•The Williams Apartments will feature a p-patch where residents can grow vegetables and flowers.
If you would like to learn more about the Sustaining Hope Capital Campaign, or if you would like to make a gift to support the campaign, please contact Marianne Painter, Resource Development Director at 206-374-9409, ext. 143 or email [email protected].
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Seattle, Washington 98121www.plymouthhousing.org
Help Plymouth residents celebrate Thanksgiving by donating home-cooked food
You can make a big difference this holiday season by providing our residents the fixings for a delicious Thanksgiving meal. We are looking for donations of cooked turkeys and hams, casseroles, stuffing, rolls and butter, mashed potatoes, and of course, pies. While you are making your own dinner, why not add an extra turkey, pie or side dish that you can donate to Plymouth residents? Food donations can be delivered on Thursday morning, November 24 at one of our buildings. For more information on how you can be part of the celebration, please call Raeanne McAlister at 206-374-9409, ext. 135 or email [email protected] by Monday, November 21.
We are excited to announce that the 2012 Seattle Dances! Gala & Auction will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Fremont Studios in partnership with Hallie Kuperman and the Century Ballroom.
Our Evening Emcee will again be Puget Sound Business Journal columnist, Patti Payne, and our Auctioneer will be Kevin Joyce.
And who will our 2012 Celebrity Dancers be? Drum roll, please!
•Carese Busby, Seattle Bank
•Dr. Richard Baxter, Calidora Skin Clinics
• Susie Detmer, Commercial Real Estate Solutions/Cushman & Wakefield
• Laura Lohman, Seneca Group
• Ian MacNeil, Lachselian Distillery
•Barb Nystrom, Columbia West Properties
•Nancy Pellegrino, Citi Private Bank
• John Rubino, GreenRubino
Visit our website for more information: www.SeattleDances.org.
On September 16th, Plymouth welcomed four fantastic volunteer groups for United Way of King County’s annual Day of Caring. Employees from Washington Federal engaged in some deep cleaning at our historic St. Charles Apartments in Pioneer Square with over 30 energetic volunteers scrubbing and power washing away. Roy Whitehead, Presi-dent of Washington Federal and this year’s United Way Campaign Chair, joined them to chip in with the cleaning.
Two Microsoft groups worked to spiff up our Colwell Apartments and helped our Development team prepare for our “Key to Hope” luncheon. At the Gatewood Apart-ments, 40 volunteers from The Hartford cleaned common areas, leaving the Gatewood
Volunteers for United Way Day of Caring Help Spiff Up Plymouth
sparkling. All of us at Plymouth are grateful for the dedicated effort, sweat and good cheer the volunteers brought to these projects—thank you!
OUR RESIDENTS NEED SUPPLIES TO GET THROUGH THE WINTERRight now our Essential Supply Center for residents is low on household goods like tow-els, single bed sheets, kitchen and hygiene items, and we are accepting contributions now. For more information on how to help and what you can contribute, please contact Diana Argeres at [email protected] or call 206-374-9409 ext. 146.
SAVE THE DATE Seattle Dances! on March 3, 2012
Volunteers from Washington Federal clean the outside of the St. Charles Apartments during the United Way Day of Caring.
