Widen the Circle

Widen the Circle

125 Years of Caring. A Future We Build Together.

For 125 years, St. John’s Circle of Care has been a place where generations of families have turned for care, comfort, and connection. What began as a commitment to caring for others as a hospital has grown into a community of residents, families, employees, volunteers, and supporters who have helped make St. John’s what it is today.

Throughout the years, St. John’s has continued to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our community. Buildings have been expanded, living spaces renovated and updated, and new services added. The construction of The Maples and Cottonwood Ridge  brought additional living options, while the addition of long-term care, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, assisted living, and childcare services has allowed us to care for more people at different stages of life.

With each new building, improvement, and service, our circle of care has grown wider, allowing St. John’s to serve more individuals and families while continuing to provide quality care in a welcoming, home-like environment.

Yet through all these changes, one thing has remained the same is our commitment to caring for people.

As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, we are also looking toward the future. The needs of our residents, families, and community will continue to change, and St. John’s must be ready to grow and adapt along with them.

That's why, during Give to the Max Day 2026, we are inviting you to help us Widen the Circle.

Widening the Circle means building on the foundation created by generations before us. It means ensuring St. John’s has the resources to maintain and improve our facilities, enhance the lives of those we serve, and respond to new needs and opportunities as they arise.

Donations received during Give to the Max Day will support both current and future needs across the St. John’s Circle of Care campus. Rather than focusing on one specific project, these gifts will provide flexibility to address needs as they arise and plan for improvements that will benefit residents, families, and the greater community for years to come.

One of those needs is replacing the windows in The Maples dining room. For residents, the dining room is more than a place to enjoy a meal. It's a place to visit with friends, share stories, and spend time together. Replacing the windows will help us maintain a comfortable, welcoming space where those everyday moments can continue. It's one example of how donations can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve.

There will always be improvements to make, needs to address, and opportunities to provide better care. Having the support of our community helps us meet those needs today while preparing for tomorrow.

When you give to St. John’s, you are doing more than supporting a building or a program. You are helping create a comfortable home for a resident, providing peace of mind for a family, and supporting the caring environment that has been part of our community for generations.

Our history is filled with people who believed in St. John’s and gave what they could to help it succeed. Their generosity helped us reach this 125-year milestone. Now, we have the opportunity to build on their legacy and help shape the next chapter.

The circle of care that began 125 years ago continues because people like you choose to be part of it.

This Give to the Max Day, we invite you to celebrate our past, invest in our future, and help us Widen the Circle.

Because caring for our community has always been a shared commitment, and together, we can make that circle even stronger.