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… Keep Reading
On the Forefront – January 2026 Newsletter Click here to read the January 2026 issue of On the Forefront, Forefront Living’s monthly newsletter. Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
Art of Joy at St. Joseph Village There is a special art wall at St. Joseph Village (SJV) decorated with colorful, one-of-a-kind works created by the SJV residents themselves. This unique feature was made possible thanks to SJV residents, Robert and Dorothy Mansen. For the past four and half years, Dorothy has volunteered her time teaching art classes at the community every Wednesday from 2-3:30 p.m. in the second-floor activity center. “We were excited to display the art class paintings on… Keep Reading Tags art class, senior art
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… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
