Earlier this month, the Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) Strategic Planning Session was held at Presbyterian Village North, where members of Forefront Living (FL) leadership, FLF teammates and Trustees filled the private dining room eager to provide ideas and input. These meetings are held routinely across the organization and are designed to help adjust direction and…
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A Note from Brooks Powell – April 2026
Pets play an important role in senior living communities, offering companionship, emotional comfort and a sense of purpose for many residents. The presence of animals can brighten routines and bring moments of joy to everyday life. Whether it’s the steady companionship of a loyal dog or the comforting presence of a beloved cat, these relationships…
A Path to Purpose with Isaiah Stanback and David Vobora
The Forefront Living Foundation’s Spring Advisory Council gathering, hosted at the Marnie and Kern Wildenthal Center, featured a live audience podcast recording of At the Forefront with special guests Isaiah Stanback and David Vobora. The two former professional athletes spoke about creating positive community impact and are both using their platforms for service to others….
Bella Vida VIP Updates: Bagels and Bites with Brooks
This month, Bella Vida hosted two informational sessions to share the latest community updates with future residents. Thirty-three VIPs attended the morning session, followed by 23 in the afternoon, giving attendees another opportunity to hear directly from the senior living community’s leadership. Executive Director, Brooks Powell, provided an overview of current hiring efforts, sharing that…
Faith Kids Welcomes Families for an Evening of Healing and Joy
On a crisp March evening, the doors of Forefront Living (FL) opened to welcome 19 children and 13 parents for Faith Kids. Faith Kids is a free monthly support group funded by the Forefront Living Foundation for children ages 3-18 who have lost a loved one. The March session offered a space of comfort and…
Neighborly Fun at BV
Twenty-five Bella Vida (BV) VIPs, whose last names start with I–P, gathered for a fun future neighbor social at the BV Information Center. Guests shared their favorite travel destinations to kick off the event and break the ice over a delicious catered lunch by a private chef. A bell was rung to encourage everyone to…
FLF Raising Funds for Adult Day Stay Program
Presbyterian Village North (PVN), in partnership with the Forefront Living Foundation (FLF), is establishing an Adult Day Stay program for aging adults with neurodegenerative disorders to be housed on the PVN campus, located in North Dallas. Fundraising for the program is currently underway, with a lead gift of $300K already secured by the FLF. Day…
A Note from Brooks Powell – March 2026
Women’s History Month is a great time to recognize the impact of women in aging services. I’ve been blessed to have fantastic mentors and teammates throughout my career. One early mentor that stands out is Suzanne, the Executive Director of the first campus where I worked. Suzanne took the time to really get to know…
FLF Hosts Conversations on Planned Giving
Residents across Forefront Living’s (FL) three operating senior living communities, The Outlook at Windhaven, Presbyterian Village North and St. Joseph Village, attended a series of presentations on planned giving. These events were hosted by the Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) and investment partner, Glenmede, which serves as the FLF’s Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO), managing the…
Forefront Living Announces Raul Solano as Interim Culinary Director of St. Joseph Village
Forefront Living (FL) is pleased to announce that Chef Raul Solano has accepted the role of Interim Culinary Director at St. Joseph Village (SJV). In this position, Raul will oversee the day-to-day operations of the culinary department, including supervising dining room activities during meal service, training and mentoring teammates and maintaining excellence in food service…