Launching a Legacy of Care
Happy Hour always draws a crowd at The Windsor of Savoy. The crowd grew even bigger when the Greencroft Communities Foundation team served as hosts.
Their visit was well publicized, part of a Town Hall Meeting with Greencroft executive staff and Windsor of Savoy leadership. The addition of a mid-week Happy Hour to cap off the day, plus a hint to the Foundation’s important announcement, created major buzz.
During that Town Hall Meeting on October 22, 2025, Todd Yoder, President of the Greencroft Communities Foundation, announced the launch of The Windsor of Savoy Foundation.Not only the launch, but also a matching grant of $50,000 from the Greencroft Communities Foundation to kickstart fundraising.
"Having a Foundation in place that helps residents and team members in times of need strengthens our mission and reinforces our culture of compassion and support," said Nancy Mella-Oliver, Vice President of Operations at The Windsor of Savoy.
New to the Family
The Windsor of Savoy joined the Greencroft family of communities in December of 2024. Residents there have a long history of generosity for each other, for the team members who serve them, and for other non-profit organizations in their home community of Champaign/Urbana, Illinois.
“With the sale of The Windsor to Greencroft Communities, a philanthropic tie to a Foundation had been severed,” Todd explained. “And that left residents and community supporters asking a key question, ‘How can I make a gift to support the mission here in Savoy?’”
The launch of The Windsor of Savoy Foundation provided the answer. Donors may direct their gifts to The Windsor of Savoy through its new Foundation.
Core Priorities
The $50,000 grant, enthusiastically approved by the Greencroft Communities Foundation Board of Directors, will be used to support two core priorities:
- The Resident Benevolence Fund, to assist residents in time of need, and
- The Team Member Benevolence Fund, to assist team members in financial crisis.
“This matching gift is an encouragement to all of us to support The Windsor of Savoy Foundation in our own personal giving,” Todd shared. “All residents, family, and community members who love The Windsor of Savoy and the team members who make this place special, are invited to join us in this mission of providing aid to those who need it most.”
A gift to the Windsor of Savoy Foundation, either in annual support or through an estate or legacy gift at end-of-life, will preserve this faith-based loving care for generations of new residents to come.
Surprise Gift
The new year began with a surprise, anonymous gift of $300,000.
“We are grateful and excited about how the impact of this and all other gifts will enhance residents’ lives,” Todd shared.
“The Greencroft Communities Foundation has a mission to support all residents and their communities, and we are thrilled to fully embrace The Windsor of Savoy and support residents and team members."
"This Foundation launch reflects the heart of Greencroft Communities — standing alongside residents and team members with compassion, generosity, and hope," said Hugh Davis, President and CEO of Greencroft Communities. "We are proud to extend that commitment fully to The Windsor of Savoy."