Greencroft Communities Foundation announces scholarship recipients
Greencroft Communities Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Gene E. Yoder Legacy of Learning Scholarship to Wendy Hernandez and Magaly Cazabal Gonzalez, both senior nursing students at Goshen College. Each student was awarded a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement, dedication to the field of nursing, and passion for serving others.
The awards were presented during the Greencroft Scholar reception Tuesday, September 10, where members of the Greencroft Communities Foundation Board, faculty from Goshen College, and family members gathered at Greencroft Goshen Healthcare to celebrate the scholars' accomplishments and bright futures in nursing.
The Gene E. Yoder Legacy of Learning Fund, named in honor of former Greencroft Communities President Gene Yoder, supports students and employees pursuing careers in long-term care. The scholarship reflects Yoder’s enduring commitment to excellence and compassion in aging services.
“These students exemplify the heart of long-term care,” said Todd Yoder, Greencroft Communities Foundation President. “We are thrilled to support their journey and look forward to the difference they will make in the lives of others.”
Wendy Hernandez, a first-generation college student and certified nursing assistant (CNA) at Greencroft Goshen, aspires to serve underserved communities and Spanish-speaking patients with dignity and compassion. She said the scholarship will ease her financial burden and allow her to focus on her education and future career as a mission nurse.
Magaly Cazabal Gonzalez, also a CNA, hopes to return to her current nursing home employer in a registered nurse role after graduation. She completed a hospital externship this summer to explore other fields of nursing but remains deeply committed to long-term care and honoring the sacrifices of her single mother through her success.
The Legacy of Learning Fund provides annual scholarships to encourage students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in nursing. The program aims to foster a new generation of caregivers and leaders who are passionate about enriching the lives of older adults.
Left to right: Todd Yoder, Greencroft Communities Foundation President; Wendy Hernandez, CNA; Gene Yoder, Former Greencroft Communities President; Magaly Cazabal Gonzalez, CNA; Hugh Davis, Greencroft Communities President and CEO
Greencroft Communities Foundation supports the mission of Greencroft Communities to create dynamic living communities that embrace the creativity, contributions, and challenges of aging. Through scholarship programs, donor support, and innovative initiatives, the Foundation invests in the people who make a difference in residents’ lives every day.