FOUNDERS PLACE
A Respite Ministry for Adults with Memory Challenges and Caregiver Support
The mission of Founders Place is to enhance quality of life for individuals living with dementia-related brain changes through an atmosphere of joy and a community of support while providing respite to caregivers.
2025 Holiday Gift Cards
We’re thrilled to introduce our beautiful new 2025 Holiday Gift Cards and All-Occasion Notecards, designed to celebrate the creativity of our vibrant community. Each purchase directly supports Founders Place, helping us continue our mission of providing meaningful connection for adults living with brain change and offering much-needed respite for their caregivers.
Your support makes a difference—and we’re so grateful!
Thank you for being part of our journey!
A Founders Place Story with Kevin and Kim…
Watch and listen as husband and wife Kevin and Kim Chiselko share their Founders Place story as participant and caregiver. Despite the lifechanging difficulties that Alzheimer’s disease has brought, they share how they have found joy, community, and belonging in this unanticipated season. When a shattering diagnosis tried to steal so much from them, they breathe again knowing they have renewed purpose, joy, and connection. Kim says, “He felt like it was home….I did too.” After Kevin’s diagnosis, Kim says, “Now I say we rely on faith, family, friends, and Founders Place.” We are grateful for the joy and energy they bring to Founders Place as they walk this journey.
About Founders Place
Founders Place is a ministry of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church that seeks to end the isolation of dementia with an enlivening, joyful respite program (2 half days per week), a weekly caregiver support group, and community education events.
Through visual art, movement, music, storytelling, games and fellowship, Founders Place respite program stimulates cognition, nurtures growth, and provides purpose and meaning for participants with memory challenges, as well as dedicated volunteers who serve as intentional companions. “Care Partners” weekly support group for caregivers offers a safe space for confidential discussion, listening, and education.
Together, Founders Place respite program, Care Partners weekly support group, and our community education events foster a community of connection, education and care.
For more information about Founders Place, contact Executive Director, Susanna Whitsett, 205.802.6217 or Associate Director, Ellie Johnson, 205.802.6218, or at foundersplace@saint-lukes.com.
Join the Founders Place friendship revolution!
Come to our next Volunteer Training
Are you drawn to endeavors that are both challenging and meaningful? Are you seeking a new volunteer opportunity that is true Kingdom work? Do you have enough joy in your life? If you answered “Yes, yes and I could always use more”, then come to the next Founders Place Volunteer Training and learn why this ministry has been called “a friendship revolution”, “the cutting edge answer to a major social issue” and “my happy place” The Founders Place ministry is a community of care and connection for adults experiencing brain change, their families AND FOR VOLUNTEERS. Even if you are not sure you want to volunteer, come to the training for your own learning. Volunteers are intentional companions, project leaders, kitchen workers and behind-the-scenes supporters. All Founders Place Volunteers must be able to smile, laugh and have fun! Commitment is flexible, but the benefits are endless.
Click here to register for training or, email to foundersplace@saint-lukes.com.
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Resources for Caregivers
