SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Citizenship Model
Citizenship Model of Community Life
The Citizenship Model, developed by our parent organization Christian Living Communities, is an age-positive, empowerment approach rooted in the belief that each individual, at every age and level of abilities, has gifts, passions, talents, and experience that can make the community stronger and better. When people view themselves as active citizens in their communities, there is influence, meaning, autonomy, belonging and an overall sense of well-being.
Residents, team members, family members, and our vendor partners are all citizens, who together, weave a beautiful and vibrant tapestry of living. We believe this approach will revolutionize aging services, moving beyond traditional cultures that focus on a declinist view of aging to purpose-filled cultures of shared responsibility, to citizenship.
Shifting from Traditional Senior Living Culture to a Citizenship Model of Community Living
Dayspring Villa Inspires Community Generosity
The residents of Dayspring Villa, through their new Philanthropy Committee, undertook a creative fundraising campaign to renovate their community library. They organized an art show, raising over $1,600, and received additional support from CLC’s General Mission Fund, bringing their total to $5,000. Volunteers like Richard Raisch and Diana Bennett demonstrate citizenship by contributing their skills, Richard assembled bookshelves and Diana brought her librarian expertise. This collective effort sparked a spirit of community and resulted in a more functional and appealing library.
