Carnegie East House Recognized as a Most Trusted Senior Care Service Provider in Insights Care Magazine

Feb 6, 2022 | Business

 Carnegie East House, a nonprofit senior housing community, has received national recognition as one of the “10 Most Trusted Senior Care Service Providers 2021” by Insights Care Magazine.

The baby boomer generation is propelling enormous growth in population worldwide. Today, there are more than 45 million Americans over the age of 65; this number is expected to grow to almost 90 million people by 2050. More that 20% of the population in the United States will be over 65 by 2030.

The growth in an aging population will increase the need for senior housing options, particularly affordable housing. In Manhattan and the New York metropolitan area, many developers and industry leaders have met this growing need for senior housing with “luxury lifestyle” communities, i.e., expensive.

Carnegie East House is one of several nonprofit organizations looking to address the housing need for older people of all levels of economic means. The community was founded to meet the growing need for affordable senior living in the region. Since 2004, Carnegie East House has provided supportive “enriched housing” (the NY Department of Health designation for this type of residence) for older people. With 97 apartments, Carnegie East House has provided housing and care and essential services to more that 600 households. The community consistently ranks among the best adult care communities in Manhattan.

On the immediate horizon, Carnegie East House has a plan for a cosmetic renovation and continued commitment to its mission to help and empower older people by elevating their quality of life through safe and affordable housing.

For more information on the Carnegie East House organization and community, please visit: carnegieeast.org.

About Carnegie East House

Carnegie East House is an active community of older adults located in the heart of the Upper East Side in Manhattan New York. Residents enjoy the freedom of independent senior living and the ease of hotel-like amenities: full dining services, housekeeping, laundry, personal care, nursing and social worker support and a robust program of dynamic activities. As a not-for-profit, enriched housing provider, the Carnegie East House community offers a haven where residents can celebrate the experience of aging with dignity and grace. Learn more at CarnegieEast.org.

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Dismas House Receives $12.5k Grant from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Dec 25, 2021 | Business

 Dismas House, one of the largest reentry programs in Tennessee, announced it has received a $12,500 discretionary grant from The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) to assist in the purchasing and filling of basic needs backpacks and food for its residents who are men recently released from incarceration.

Upon arrival, each new resident of Dismas House is supplied with a welcome backpack filled with three days of clothing, a pair of shoes or boots, a coat, toiletries, a few household items, and snacks. Meals are provided daily and supplemented by volunteer-led Community Dinners during the week. In addition to providing shelter, food, and the welcome backpack, all of which gives our residents the secure and stable foundation needed to adjust and grow to life after incarceration, they are also given access to public transportation.

Upon receipt, one resident, Corey, expressed his gratitude for the supplies. “This is above and beyond what I could have ever expected.”

The receipt of these funds from The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee will assist Dismas House in meeting one of its Four Pillars of Programming for its residents – Basic Needs.

The Community Foundation awards discretionary grants annually from its unrestricted and field-of-interest funds through an open application process to Middle Tennessee nonprofits organizations addressing community needs and benefiting the well-being of citizens through valuable programs and innovative services.

“Seventy-five percent of those leaving incarceration have very little family or community support. They leave with a net bag filled with whatever they had in their possession as well as khakis, shoes and white t-shirts,” said vice president of operations Phillip Hill. “When new residents are shown their rooms with 3-4 days of clothes, shoes, a backpack, they often express relief.”

“This grant assists these men gain self-esteem, trust and the feeling that they are truly cared for by Dismas House and the Community Foundation.”

About Dismas House

Established in 1974 by the late Father Jack Hickey, a Vanderbilt University chaplain, Dismas Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that services formerly incarcerated men. The mission of Dismas House is to improve lives and strengthen communities by providing the formerly incarcerated with holistic reentry programming that breaks the cycle of incarceration. Dismas House is a residential reentry program that serves men returning to the community directly from all state prisons and county jails throughout Tennessee. We have two core programs – our main reentry program with 56 beds and our independent living program with 16 individual housing units.

Using our researched-based Four Pillars of Programming – Basic Needs, Health & Well Being, Life Skills and Legal Support – we have the capacity to serve over 175 residents each year. Our vision is to set the standard for reentry programming.

For more information about Dismas House, visit dismas.org.

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Lorenzo’s House Awarded $50,000 by Maude’s Ventures to Create Alzheimer’s Care Support Network

Sep 10, 2021 | Books, Business

Innovative “Lorenzo’s Angels” program will address the endemic crisis faced by isolated and overwhelmed care partners

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CHICAGO – Sept. 8, 2021 – PRLog — A new nonprofit Lorenzo’s House has been awarded $50,000 in funding from Maude’s Ventures to jumpstart an innovative “Lorenzo’s Angels” program.  Lorenzo’s Angels will connect care partners to care partners of loved ones with younger-onset Alzheimer’s creating a free peer network that will build community and offer understanding. The new program will address the endemic crisis faced by isolated and overwhelmed care partners by pairing them with a more experienced “Angel,” peer of a similar profile who will provide emotional support, respite care resources, insights and opportunities.

“Lorenzo’s Angels” is a critical pillar of Lorenzo’s House, and its innovative and ambitious concept drew immediate support from Maude’s Ventures, an extension of the Richard and Maude Ferry Foundation, a Seattle-based organization. Their philanthropic effort structures nonprofit investments as grants, seeking to provide seed funding for projects that tackle one of their three annual design challenges that are developed in concert with people who have personal experience with dementia. This year, those design challenges included a request for projects that design adaptive clothing for people who have dementia-related mobility issues, develop tools or resources for people with aphasia to communicate and accomplish daily tasks, or create a model or resource for respite care that care partners of all income levels can afford.

Lorenzo’s House pitched its “Lorenzo’s Angels” idea to Maude’s Ventures under its third design challenge. Jonny Imerman, a cancer survivor who founded “Imerman Angels” in Chicago to give this similar network of support to cancer patients, is on the board of Lorenzo’s House and will be a key advisor with the program. The funding will be directed towards creating critical infrastructure for the digital and in-person network, developing a rigorous “right match” process for care partners, and designing a staffing structure that ensures a strong foundation for growth and opportunity for care partners of all backgrounds and income levels.

“Care partners of loved ones with younger-onset Alzheimer’s are thrown into a turbulent world,” states Lorenzo’s House founder, Diana Shulla-Cose. “While we want to stay independent, we are overwhelmed, and quickly learn that sustaining self, and somehow remaining whole on the other end of this journey requires meaningful connection – – and our Lorenzo’s Angels program provides this.” Shulla-Cose founded Lorenzo’s House after her husband Lorenzo was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s in 2017 at the age of 62, when their sons were just 10 and 14 years old. “Our new partnership with Maude’s Ventures brings so much hope – positioning Lorenzo’s House to lighten the load for care partners everywhere.”

“Maude’s Ventures provides seed funding for innovative dementia care ideas that are bold, compassionate, and speak to the many complexities of dementia and Alzheimer’s,” says Quentin Orem, the Executive Director of Maude’s Ventures. “The angel’s initiative at Lorenzo’s House deeply spoke to many of us who have felt the suffering and isolation of being a care partner. “We’re confident that Lorenzo’s House will create a much needed alliance in ‘Lorenzo’s Angels’, providing connections and resources to care partners everywhere.”

Work on the program will begin immediately. For care partners of loved ones with younger-onset Alzheimer’s, Lorenzo’s Angels can’t come fast enough – and thanks to Maude’s Ventures, help will be on the way shortly.

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Station House Somerville’s first building is almost 60 percent leased

Jul 24, 2021 | Books, Business

DGM Management’s flagship project offers 116 ultra-luxury apartments with onsite amenities in the heart of Somerville.

Station House's first building is 60% leased.

Station House’s first building is 60% leased.

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – July 22, 2021 – PRLog — here’s so much to love about Station House Somerville. From its quality appointments and spacious surroundings to its spectacular onsite amenities, pet-friendly atmosphere and so much more, you have to see it to appreciate all that Station House has to offer. That time is now. DGM Management’s flagship project is almost 60 percent leased in its first building and will be opening its highly sought-after west building later this month with September occupancy. Those interested are invited to stop by for a tour. To learn more, visit stationhousesomerville.com or call 908-685-2100.

Leading the helm of DGM Management is the Storms family – Gregory Storms, Ryan Storms, Donald Storms, Sr., Madelyn Storms and Donald Storms, Jr. “As a small, family-owned business, our team is intimately involved in every aspect of every project,” said Greg Storms, Managing Member of DGM Management. “If you’re considering downtown Somerville for your next home, we encourage you to see what Station House has to offer – we are confident you will find it is an extraordinary addition to the Somerville landscape.”

Now pre-leasing, Station House Somerville features 116 ultra-luxury apartments perfectly positioned in walking distance to the train station and Main Street. Apartments offer up to 1,480 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space and 1-2 bedrooms and 1-2 baths. Other highlights include: Soaring ceilings, oversized windows, natural lighting, private balconies, high efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, custom walk-in closets with shelving, keyless entries and more.

“From high-end LED lighting and elegant, custom soft-close cabinetry to stainless steel Energy Star® appliances and front-loading washers and dryers, Station House leaves nothing to chance when it came to creating a space that renters will love to live in,” said Storms. “These apartments are larger than most others in the area and are designed with such unique touches that are unlike anything you will find on the market today.”

The Storms family carefully selected quality appointments and spacious surroundings that give residents the opportunity to experience luxury at every turn. “We’re talking lavish baths, quartz countertops, high ceilings, full-size appliances and sound suppressing walls and floors,” said Storms. “There is also soft touch hardwood flooring throughout. No detail is too small at Station House.”

The luxurious new community is outfitted with a comprehensive building security and surveillance system. “We also included a secure lockbox and notification system and an access-controlled entry system for enhanced peace of mind,” said Storms. “Residents also have access to a billiards room, outdoor patio with fire pit, dog park, heated garage with reserved, secure, EV charger-ready parking spaces and much more.”

When it comes to onsite amenities, Station House has a private fitness center, communal tech lounge with increased bandwidth for gaming, streaming and video calls, as well as sophisticated and intimate lounge area with outdoor space. “We really wanted to create an inviting atmosphere where residents can invite their friends and family to share in the Station House experience,” said Storms.

Station House is located just a block away from Main Street in downtown Somerville – one of New Jersey’s premier downtowns. “Featuring Somerset County’s best dining, retail and entertainment venues, there’s so much to do right outside your door,” said Storms. “We’re talking boutique shops, a thriving art and culture scene and so much more. From comics and collectibles to antiques and specialty shops – downtown Somerville has it all.”

About Station House

Station House Somerville is DGM Management’s flagship project located at 44 Veterans Memorial Drive in Somerville, NJ. The community features 116 ultra-luxury apartments with up to 1-2 bedrooms, 1-2 baths and 1,480 sq. ft. of living space. To learn more or to schedule a tour, visit https://stationhousesomerville.com/ or email info@stationhousesomerville.com.

A House For Less Than The Price Of A Compact Car?

Jul 10, 2021 | Books, Business

Houdini Housing is a direct importer of unique and affordable tiny homes. There are 4 models to choose from: a tiny floating boathouse and a trailerable model.

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. – July 8, 2021 – PRLog — Houdini Housing, a Florida based company, has just released its new website featuring four models of tiny homes and offices.  These homes are termed “Magical Pop-Up Homes” by the company because they are shipped 7.5 ft wide by 20 ft long and magically unfold to 399 square ft… about the size of a New York City studio apartment.   The tiny homes come 90% complete and can be assembled in under a day by two people with no special tools or know-how.  And the cost is only $17,995 plus shipping… less than the price of a new compact car.

Finding a place to put a tiny home can be daunting, so Houdini came up with a trailerable model to take advantage of the thousands of RV parks around the county and a floating version to utilize the 95,000 miles of shoreline, lakes and rivers in the US.  This is unique to the industry.

Houdini Housing is the brainchild of Bill Breakstone, a serial entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in business and real estate development.  Mr. Breakstone became interested in the idea 5 years ago when looking for housing solutions for his mobile home park.  “I really liked the idea of container homes, but by the time you finished building one out, it was as expensive as purchasing a new mobile home” says Breakstone.  “I discovered these expandable homes overseas and thought: how cool is this?…  they come complete with electrical, plumbing and fixtures and anyone can assemble one in no time; and it’s large enough to live in!   It’s DIY’ers dream” remarked Breakstone.

In an industry where the average custom tiny home is over $75,000, Houdini homes start at less then $20,000.  “Don’t let the low-price fool you” says Breakstone, “These homes are very well made from steel and compact foam insulated walls with a higher R isolation factor than most stick and sheetrock tiny homes.  They won’t rot, burn or be eaten by termites and can last a lifetime,” says Breakstone.

Breakstone describes his company as a logistics company that sells tiny homes.  “We deliver a custom-made product from half a world away to the client’s doorstep without them having to deal with the many touch-points along the way.  We will even install and finish out the home at their location” says Breakstone.

As the tiny home movement continues to be fueled by reality TV shows, Baby Boomers and Millennials searching for affordable housing, the Houdini Pop-Up, Drive, Aqua and Castle fills an important need for a tiny home that is affordable and yet very livable.

For more information on Houdini tiny homes, go to: www.houdinihousing.com or call Gabriel Breakstone at (239) 692-1707