Regina Wagler
The Power of Giving Locally in Daviess County

Local giving has a remarkable way of turning everyday generosity into lasting community strength. A gift of any size can help neighbors feel supported, create meaningful opportunities for older adults, and keep essential resources close to home. At Parkview Village Christian Care, we see how local support helps make compassionate, dignity-centered senior care possible for people throughout Odon and Daviess County.

 

Giving Close to Home Strengthens Community Bonds

When people support local organizations, they invest in people they may see at the grocery store, at church, or at a community gathering. That personal connection makes giving especially meaningful. It reminds us that the well-being of older adults is a shared responsibility and a reflection of the kind of community we want to build together.

Faith-based senior care also creates opportunities for connection across generations. Families, volunteers, staff members, and residents can come together for celebrations, service projects, chapel services, and recreational programs. These experiences strengthen relationships and help ensure that seniors remain active participants in community life.

Supporting Christian Care in Odon

As a nonprofit organization, Parkview Village Christian Care is rooted in a mission of compassionate Christian care. Local nonprofit giving helps us continue creating a supportive environment where seniors can maintain independence while receiving the assistance they need.

Whether a person lives in one of our assisted living apartments, independent living cottages, or receives licensed non-medical home care, every resident and client deserves respect, comfort, and personal attention. Community generosity helps reinforce that mission by supporting services and programs that enrich the lives of the people we serve.

Local Giving Can Benefit the Local Economy

Keeping charitable support local can also have a practical economic impact. Nonprofit organizations purchase goods and services, employ local team members, partner with area businesses, and welcome visiting families who spend time in nearby communities. These connections help circulate resources throughout Odon and the surrounding Daviess County area.

When local residents support a trusted senior living community, that support can extend beyond the organization itself. It helps sustain jobs, encourages partnerships with local vendors, and contributes to a stronger network of senior services for families who want care options close to home.

Local Support Can Promote Sustainable Choices

Giving locally can also reduce the distance between a need and the people responding to it. Supporting organizations in the community helps direct resources where they are needed most. It can encourage practical, community-based solutions that make thoughtful use of local partnerships, volunteer time, and available resources.

For families in Odon and surrounding communities, having senior services nearby can mean less travel and more opportunities to stay involved. Local care options help loved ones remain connected to familiar places, trusted relationships, and the community they have helped shape over many years.

Encouraging Local Talent and Service

Strong communities make room for people to share their gifts. Local musicians, artists, church groups, students, and volunteers can all contribute to meaningful experiences for seniors. A musical performance, a handmade card, a shared hobby, or a visit from a local group can brighten a resident’s day and remind them that they are surrounded by people who care.

These contributions are valuable because they bring the spirit of the community into Parkview Village Christian Care. They also give local individuals and groups a chance to use their talents in ways that build connection and make a positive impact.

Ways to Get Involved

Giving locally can begin with one thoughtful step. Consider learning more about the nonprofit organizations serving older adults in your area, attending a community meeting, volunteering for a program, or discussing a giving project with friends, family, or your church group.

If you would like to learn more about Parkview Village Christian Care, our senior services, or ways to support our mission, please contact our team. Families exploring assisted living, independent living cottages, or home care are also welcome to schedule a tour and see how our community supports seniors with compassion and dignity.

 

OUR CURRENT PROJECT

 

This project expands Parkview Village Christian Care, Inc., located at 800 S. West St., Odon, IN 47562.  Parkview Village Christian Care, Inc. owns the property.

 

The Service in the new wing will be the same as what is currently being provided at the established care center. 

 

Parkview Village Christian Care is planning a new 13,615-square-foot West Wing addition to its Odon, Indiana, campus. The proposed expansion will provide additional assisted living accommodations, with resident apartments featuring living and sleeping areas, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms. The addition will also include an emergency call system, resident and staff laundry rooms, a rehabilitation apartment, and other support areas. A wellness center for our Resident Attendants and nurses is in the existing building's common area.

 

RAs will serve residents with meals, bathing, companionship, activities, Wake-up and tuck-in, dressing assistance, and medication reminders in the 19 new rooms, as needed, just as we do in the current 45 apartments.

 

Designed by Lamar Architecture + Design, the addition will complement the existing campus with a brick exterior, gabled rooflines, landscaped grounds, and an outdoor patio. The project is intended to provide comfortable, welcoming spaces that support residents’ independence while expanding Parkview’s capacity to serve the community.

 

Timeline:

 

The floor plan is in progress and can be emailed to you. It will be completed by Jan. 1, 2027, and the bidding package will be sent to contractors; return bids are due by March 15, 2027, at Noon.

Groundbreaking will be Sept. 6, 2027, for an estimated completion date of Fall/2028

 

Estimated cost for the 13,615 square ft. Building is 3,500,000.00.

We are also running a Capital Campaign with a goal of $150,000.00 by 8/2027