Key Contributors

ENCORE! Center for Vibrant Aging recognizes the many contributions that allow ENCORE! to increase our impact on serving older adults in Douglas County. The programs, services and activities are possible because of the support of this generous community. 
THANK YOU from ENCORE! Board of Directors and Staff

2025 / 2026

Leadership Circle for Seniors ($2500 and above)

  • VIVIE (Knute Nelson/Walker Methodist)
  • Sanford Health

Sustaining ASC ($1000 - $2499)

  • Aagard
  • Alexandria Area Community Foundation
  • Cenex Foundation
  • Church of St Mary's Outreach Committee
  • Douglas Machines, Inc.
  • Elden's Fresh Foods
  • Newcomers Club
  • Nodland Construction
  • Sanford Health
  • Vista Prairie/Windmill Ponds

Believers in Seniors ($500 - $999)

  • Alomere Health
  • Knute Nelson
  • Larson Insurance
  • Lind Family Funeral
  • REA Operation Round-Up
  • West Central Sanitation
  • Women of Bethesda

Friends of Seniors ($50 - $499)

  • Alexandria Elks Lodge 1685
  • Alomere Health
  • Anderson's Funeral Home
  • Arnquist Flooring
  • Bell Bank
  • Carpet One
  • Douglas County Trail Association
  • Ellingson's Plumbing & Heating
  • Geneva Capital
  • Iverson Real Estate Services
  • Martinson Insurance
  • Viking Garage Door

Recent Major Memorial Gifts

  • Carol Baumann
  • Kathryn LeBrasseur
  • Linda Pierce
  • Marcia Gae Schmidt
  • Herb Steffl

Community Partnerships

  • Alexandria Public Schools/CE
  • Andria Theater
  • Cheryl’s Footcare
  • Cub Foods
  • Douglas County Ag Association
  • Elden's Fresh Foods
  • First Western Bank
  • Outreach Food Shelf
  • Diekman's Jewelry
  • JZ Fire Extinguisher Services
  • Karrow Jewelers
  • KXRA-Radio
  • Light & Love Wellness (Chair Massage)
  • Methodist Church Community Pizza
  • Millerville Butter
  • Rainbow Rider
  • Rehab Authority
  • Roers Bakery
  • Thrivent
  • YMCA

Grants for Special Projects

  • Enhance Alexandria - $25,000
  • Horizon Public Health - $11,500
  • Medica Foundation – Rural Health Initiative - $10,000
  • National Council on Aging (NCOA) - $10,000

Yearly Requested Government Support

  • City of Alexandria
  • Douglas County Commissioners
  • Townships: Alexandria, Brandon, Carlos, Hudson, Ida, LaGrand, Lake Mary, Miltona

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