Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, I hope you&rsquo;ve been well.I&rsquo;m reaching out with a simple note of gratitude&mdash;and a small reminder. Around this time last year, you made a generous gift to support&nbsp;The Village in Howard&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Illumination Fund.Because of supporters like you, we&rsquo;ve been able to continue showing up for older adults and caregivers in meaningful ways&mdash;through connection, dementia support, and a community where people truly feel they belong.At TVIH, we often say&nbsp;&ldquo;Better Together, Through Every Age and Stage,&rdquo;&nbsp;and your support has been a real part of that&mdash;helping create moments of care, connection, and dignity for others.As we look ahead, we&rsquo;re continuing that work&mdash;together. 🔁 About Your Annual Gift: As a reminder, your annual gift is set to renew:Date: <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{Renewal date}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Renewal date.Amount: <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{Renewal amount}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Renewal amount Payment method: <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{Payment method}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Payment method We&rsquo;re grateful to continue this journey together&mdash;ensuring that no one has to navigate aging or memory loss alone. No matter what, please know how much your past support has meant. You are part of what makes this Village what it is. For the Village, Shawn Crosby&nbsp; Executive Director, The Village in Howard

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At The Village in Howard, we believe no one should navigate aging&mdash;or memory loss...alone. The&nbsp;Illumination Fund&nbsp;supports the launch of our&nbsp;Illumination Initiative, a new annual program that brings focused attention, resources, and support to the most pressing issues facing older adults in our community. Each year, the Initiative will center on a critical theme.This year&rsquo;s focus: Dementia &amp; Memory Care. Through the Illumination Initiative, The Village in Howard will:<ul fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Provide&nbsp;education and resources for individuals and families navigating memory loss</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Offer&nbsp;supportive programming that reduces isolation and strengthens connection</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Deliver&nbsp;care coordination and guidance for caregivers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Create safe, informed spaces for conversation, understanding, and community</li></ul>Our&nbsp;Illumination Gala: Shining a Light on Dementia Awareness&nbsp;marks the beginning of this work&mdash;but the Illumination Fund ensures it continues far beyond a single evening. Your gift powers this initiative.Your support helps families feel seen, supported, and equipped.Your generosity ensures that no one in our community faces dementia in the dark. Together, we are turning awareness into action&mdash;and building a community where we are truly Better Together&mdash;Through Every Age and Stage.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for your gift of to the&nbsp;Illumination Fund. Because of you, we&rsquo;re able to support older adults and caregivers through moments that matter&mdash;through connection, care, and dignity.At The Village in Howard, we believe we are&nbsp;Better Together, Through Every Age and Stage&mdash;and your support is a meaningful part of that. We&rsquo;re grateful to have you in this community. For the Village, Shawn Crosbyexecutivedirector@thevillageinhoward.org

At The Village in Howard, we believe no one should navigate aging—or memory loss...alone. The Illumination Fund supports the launch of our Illumination Initiative, a new annual program that brings focused attention, resources, and support to the most pressing issues facing older adults in our community. Each year, the Initiative will center on a critical theme.This year’s focus: Dementia &amp; Memory Care. Through the Illumination Initiative, The Village in Howard will:<ul><li>Provide education and resources for individuals and families navigating memory loss</li><li>Offer supportive programming that reduces isolation and strengthens connection</li><li>Deliver care coordination and guidance for caregivers</li><li>Create safe, informed spaces for conversation, understanding, and community</li></ul>Our Illumination Gala: Shining a Light on Dementia Awareness marks the beginning of this work—but the Illumination Fund ensures it continues far beyond a single evening. Your gift powers this initiative.Your support helps families feel seen, supported, and equipped.Your generosity ensures that no one in our community faces dementia in the dark. Together, we are turning awareness into action—and building a community where we are truly Better Together—Through Every Age and Stage.

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