Elderhaus Receives 2025 Grant from The Endowment to Strengthen Services and Expand Community Impact

WILMINGTON, N.C. - Dec. 22, 2025 - PRLog -- Elderhaus has received a transformational grant from The Endowment to strengthen services for low-income seniors and expand community impact in New Hanover County. This funding will support hiring a Enrollment Coordinator to boost outreach, increase enrollment, and ensure continued access to person-centered care despite recent funding cuts.

The grant also enables strategic planning to grow service lines, build partnerships, and enhance infrastructure. Elderhaus expects to increase its donor base by 20%, securing long-term sustainability and meeting the needs of a rapidly aging population.

"This investment reflects our shared commitment to equity, dignity, and resilience," said Ruth Finch, Executive Director. "It allows us to reach more families, relieve caregiving burdens, and help seniors age with dignity."

Lee Syria, President and CEO of EveryAge, added, "Elderhaus is a lifeline for working families. This grant ensures vulnerable seniors can live safely while caregivers remain employed—a model for how philanthropy drives lasting impact."

Sophie Dagenais, CEO of the New Hanover Community Endowment, emphasized, "Elderhaus strengthens that sense of belonging every day, helping seniors live with dignity, supporting working families, and fostering a more resilient, connected New Hanover County."

This grant marks a pivotal moment for Elderhaus to expand programs, build partnerships, and create a future where aging is met with compassion and connection.

Learn more at www.elderhaus.com.