The Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) visited St. Joseph Village (SJV) in Coppell, Forefront Living’s newest senior living community, for a resident Valentine’s meet and greet. FLF teammates passed out fresh chocolate covered strawberries and spent the afternoon getting to know the people who call SJV home. It was a truly sweet visit! “The FLF team…
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First Jobs and Future Neighbors at BV
Twenty Bella Vida (BV) VIPs gathered at the San Antonio Information Center for a lunchtime social for those whose last names begin with A–H. The meal, catered by a private chef, was a delicious way for future neighbors to spend the afternoon together. As a fun icebreaker, guests wrote their first and last jobs on…
A Note from Brooks Powell – February 2026
Senior Living Independence Month is a great opportunity to highlight the vision for life at Bella Vida (BV). The whole community, including the buildings, support services and staffing structure, is being designed with independence and choice at its core. The ability for residents to make their home in independent living and then remain there while…
Senior Living Decoded
In this two-part episode of At The Forefront, we’re rewinding to one of our most informative conversations featuring an advisory panel of senior living experts. Our host, Tim Mallad and the panel discuss multiple facets of the continuing care retirement community (CCRC) industry. These episodes provide an overview of the history and current state of senior living, offer helpful tips for researching a CCRC provider, discuss entry fees and financing and give personal insights into selecting the right senior living community…
FLF – Wrapped 2025
Each month, Forefront Living (FL) leadership and teammates gather for “Lunch and Learn” presentations, a time to share updates and hear about the work happening across the organization. At the end of January, Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) teammates (Cailynn Beane, Diane Fullingim, Sarah Jones and Lisa Whisenhunt) led a special session called FLF Wrapped, an entertaining take on a year-end recap that focused on…
Poppin’ With Heartfelt Appreciation: A Fourth Year of Connection and Giving Back with CLA
Popcorn popped, Polaroids snapped and conversations flowed as Valentine’s Week began at St. Joseph Village (SJV) … not with flowers or candy, but with purpose. SJV residents and teammates and volunteers from Forefront Living (FL) partner, CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), gathered for a shared goal: to say thank you to the people who care for the community…
Independence and Care Through the Winter Storm at SJV
St. Joseph Village (SJV) is a place where connection, care and everyday moments come together to create a true sense of home. While independence is encouraged and celebrated, what truly defines life at SJV is the steady presence of teammates who are always ready to offer support, companionship and a little extra joy whenever it…
On the Forefront – January 2026 Newsletter
Click here to read the January 2026 issue of On the Forefront, Forefront Living’s monthly newsletter.
Starting 2026 with Focus on Spiritual Care and Purpose
Forefront Living brings spiritual care to the forefront, guided by the values of Diversity, Integrity, Stewardship and Compassion. As the new year begins, this focus reflects the organization’s mission to make each moment matter and its vision of empowering individuals to thrive, setting a thoughtful tone for the year ahead. Read about spiritual care across…
FLF and Eluna Expand Family Grief Support
What began as a routine grant application has grown into an impactful partnership between the Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) and the Eluna Network (Eluna), a national nonprofit organization providing resources and programs for children and families impacted by grief or addiction. In 2022, FLF applied for funding from Eluna to support the Faith Presbyterian Hospice…