Welcome to the ABHOW Foundation

“When I give I give myself,” wrote the poet Walt Whitman. Charitable giving engages all of who we are – our personality and our beliefs, our history and our aspirations – and connects us to someone in need. Generosity is the foundation of community.

Since 1968 the ABHOW Foundation has nurtured communities by providing financial support to residents who require assistance. Through a variety of planned giving and charitable programs, the ABHOW Foundation enriches the lives of those who give and those who receive.

We honor the wisdom of our founders, the stewardship of our managers and board members, and, above all, the generosity of our donors. Thousand of lives have been enhanced by the work of the Foundation. We have helped our neighbors enjoy life to its fullest. That’s the legacy we share and the history we celebrate.

  • Click here to learn more about ways to give.
  • Click here to read the Foundation's 2010 annual report, "From the Ground Up."


ABHOW Foundation Stories

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Fundraisers Boost Campus Improvements »

1/5/2012 6:12 am

Three ABHOW communities will break ground in 2012 on projects to expand or improve their campuses, thanks in large part to resident fundraising efforts through local foundation committees.

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Rosewood Athletes Play Host at Senior Games »

11/15/2011 5:00 pm

Rosewood hosts the 5th Annual Kern County Senior Games, raising $4,000 for Bakersfield, Calif., seniors in need. 

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Communities Celebrate Grand Openings »

11/15/2011 8:00 am

ABHOW celebrates the grand opening of two new facilities. Valley Vista in California and Salishan Gardens in Washington are testimonies to the spirit of the ABHOW community.

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What Is Your Legacy: Spike and Carol Larsen »

11/14/2011 7:40 am

To Spike and Carol Larsen, being a good neighbor means being part of their Judson Park community at all levels, from fellowship to fundraising.

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Las Ventanas Forms Foundation Committee »

11/14/2011 7:21 am

Disappointed that her Las Ventanas community hadn’t yet formed a foundation committee, Irene Geller rallied the troops.

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15th Annual Golf Classic Scores Big »

11/13/2011 8:25 pm

More than 200 people turned out for the 15th Annual ABHOW Foundation Golf Classic on Oct. 10. This year’s net proceeds – over $100,000 – brings the total amount raised in tournament history to well over $1 million.

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A Word from the President »

10/1/2011 8:00 am

ABHOW President, Joe Anderson, sheds light on the tumultuous economy and reminds residents how their dollars are put to work.

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Vehicle Donation Program Paying Off »

8/14/2011 8:00 am

Two years after its launch, the ABHOW Foundation Vehicle Donation Program has raised more than $22,000 from the sale of 29 vehicles. 

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Golf Classic Makes Big Impact »

11/19/2010 3:30 pm CST

Among the volunteers at the 14th Annual ABHOW Foundation Golf Classic Oct. 11, one of those most significantly vested in the outcome was Kenetta Jackson.

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A Word from the President »

11/16/2010 10:39 am CST

ABHOW residents care deeply for their communities. This reality is driven home every time I visit an ABHOW campus. Residents are proud of their communities, and they cherish their neighbors. They know they shape the quality of life that they enjoy together.