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…
Category: News & Updates
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…
On the Forefront – January 2026 Newsletter
Click here to read the January 2026 issue of On the Forefront, Forefront Living’s monthly newsletter.
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…
Father Clifford Smith, Holy Family Chapel at St. Joseph Village
Ordained for the Diocese of Dallas, priest and chaplain Father Clifford “Cliff” Smith, devoted more than two decades to ministry before retiring at age 70 and moving to St. Joseph Village (SJV) in 2019. For about six months, he served as the only priest at Holy Family Chapel, SJV’s on-site chapel, providing spiritual leadership and…
A Note From Brooks Powell – January 2026
Spiritual care is an essential part of life for many residents. I’m thankful for Forefront Living’s commitment to supporting this aspect of whole-person wellness through on-site chaplains and focused programing. It will be exciting to see how these spiritual life resources are established and expanded alongside Bella Vida (BV). This year is shaping up to…
FLF Year-End Giving Strengthens Compassionate Care
As of early January, the Forefront Living Foundation’s (FLF) Year-End Appeal raised more than $135,000. With several additional gifts still anticipated, FLF expects the campaign will reach approximately $140,000. These gifts support the Faith Caring Fund at Faith Presbyterian Hospice, providing services such as music, massage and pet therapy, as well as funding for the…
Rachel’s Corner: Looking Ahead
Happy New Year, everyone! As we step into 2026, I cannot help but feel genuinely excited for what this year will bring to the Bella Vida community. There is so much ahead of us, and I am grateful to be part of this journey with all of you. We are still moving forward with Finish…
FLF Advisory Council: Partners in Purpose
The Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) Advisory Council is dedicated to advancing the Foundation’s mission and expanding its impact. Members serve as ambassadors offering insight and support for the organization’s work. Through the engagement of its members, the Advisory Council is an essential partner in purposeful philanthropy. The Development Committee, led by Trustee Andy Walsh, plans…
BV’s Sideline Social
It was game time for Bella Vida’s (BV) first exclusive men’s event, Sideline Social! Thirteen BV VIPs gathered to watch the Myrtle Beach Bowl game, as the Western Michigan Broncos faced off against the Kennesaw State Owls. Guests enjoyed game-day bites and drinks as well as friendly competition with a game of Football Squares, guessing…