Appreciation for Brio’s Faith-Based Mission “I thank God every day that I’m here [at Cook Valley Estates]. It’s the best thing that could ever have happened. It makes life a little easier.”—Betty Dykstra, Cook Valley Estates resident The parents of four children, Betty and her husband, Peter, ran a wholesale potato and onion business, started […]
Grand Rapids Senior Living Organization Launches Major Expansion ProjectFinancing, Construction Underway at Brio Living Services’ Porter Hills VillageSenior living organization Brio Living Services announced that financing has been secured, and construction is underway for its $130 million project serving older adults at Porter Hills Village, located at 3600 E. Fulton Street in Grand Rapids.“I am […]
Estate Planning Awareness Week: A Legacy of Helping Others Estate Planning Awareness Week: A Legacy of Helping Others As we celebrate Estate Planning Awareness Week, we are delighted to feature Rev. Dr. Brent and Mrs. Marlene McCumons, two of our UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Legacy Society members. Retired United Methodist clergy and elementary school/Reading Recovery teacher, […]
Live Life Boldly: Foundation Scholarships Invest in Team Members at Brio Living Services “The Foundation Scholarship means so much to me, not only because it helps ease the financial burden of having three kids in college this fall, but also because it allows me to continue pursuing my education to become a Certified Wellness Coach,” […]
The UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, the fundraising arm of Brio Living Services, welcomes three new members from across Michigan to its Board of Directors. These include: Dr. Iris Boettcher (Grand Rapids), Terrence Quinn (Ann Arbor), and State Representative Jimmie Wilson, Jr. of the 32nd District of Michigan (Ypsilanti). Iris Boettcher, MD is board-certified in internal medicine […]
UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Announces $28 Million “Live Life with Brio” Campaign at Grand Rapids Kickoff Event UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, the fundraising arm of Brio Living Services, publicly announced the launch of its Live Life with Brio campaign at a kickoff celebration held last night at the Cascade Hills Country Club in Grand Rapids. To date, […]
Gary and Bernice Packard: Honoring Deep Roots by Supporting Benevolent Care “You don’t realize what a joy it is that Benevolent Care is available,” said Bernice Packard. “It’s not something you think about when you’re younger. It is a joy to not have that burden and to know you won’t have to move somewhere else.” […]
