By Paige Havens
DULUTH, Ga. | Peachtree Christian Health (PCH) has been saved!
After announcing recently that it might be forced to close unless the community could raise $500,000, the community came through. Many large anonymous gifts came in.
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As of Wednesday morning, the community had rallied by contributing $593,900 for PCH.
PCH President, Anne Mancini says, happily laughing: “It’s unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed. Every donation made a difference. My phone has rung constantly and emails have surged. They are still coming! More than 475 donors across 24 states have given to the cause. Caregivers from across the region are calling to get on our 2023 enrollment list. Clearly, we are no longer the best kept secret!”
Board Chair Bob Dutlinger responds: “The decision to close was gut-wrenching. The setbacks we faced during the pandemic shutdown were deep and we needed $500,000 to bridge the gap. Knowing this was going to be so hard on the families we served, we needed to give them as much notice as possible to find alternate care options for their loved ones. We honestly never expected the overwhelming level of faith, devotion, and commitment we’ve seen over the past few weeks.”
As news of the victorious decision spread, there was an abundance of happy tears, hugs, and prayers of praise and thanksgiving. Caregiver Nadine Rowser, who had still not had the courage or heart to tell her husband that PCH was closing, says: “I’ve just prayed and prayed we would get our miracle. Too many in our community need PCH. Caregivers, like me, desperately need this quality, affordable adult day option. Participants, like my husband, thrive here because they have a safe place to belong where they can still have some independence with trained medical staff always watching out for their health and well-being. The staff here are amazing and their loyalty through all of this speaks volumes. Not one of them left.”
The community is invited to join PCH for a joyous party on Thursday, December 22 at 2 p.m. to celebrate this amazing Christmas miracle. Guests are asked to RSVP at www.bit.ly/PCHRSVP.
Looking ahead to 2023, PCH is excited to fill every opening available and reboot their business plan to shift from recovery to sustainability. There are immediate enrollment opportunities. Families of veterans are strongly encouraged to reach out as PCH is an approved Veterans Administration healthcare provider with new transportation options available.
Individuals and families caring for adult loved ones that need support during the day to work, manage household duties, or focus on self-care are invited to tour PCH in person or virtually. Those caring for someone with dementia are encouraged to learn more about PCH’s virtual dementia tour. PCH offers rewarding volunteer opportunities too. Those interested in learning more should call 770-624-2727 or email Anne Mancini at amancini@pchlec.org.
The Save Our Center campaign will now sunset and revert back to a Caregiving Scholarship Fund to help provide support to caregivers unable to afford PCH services. Donations can be made anytime at www.pchlec.org. Mancini says, “We must keep this incredible momentum going. Caregivers in our community desperately need our services. The community has spoken and affirms the importance of our mission. We have locked arms and are committed to ensuring caregivers and their loved ones have access to the life enriching services at PCH.”
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