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…
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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…
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…
SJV Marketing Team Attends Greenbrier Sales School
Jaret Schkade and Angela Espinoza, St. Joseph Village (SJV) Residential Sales Counselors, kicked off the new year by investing in professional growth, attending Greenbrier Sales School at Greenbrier Senior Living’s headquarters in Vestavia, Alabama during the first week of January. The immersive, week-long session offered expanded tips and practical strategies designed to strengthen sales approaches…
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…
Teammate Spotlight: Martin Uche, Forefront Living Project Manager
Martin Uche recently joined Forefront Living (FL) as Project Manager. He has a background in project coordination, technology and process improvement and enjoys helping teams turn complex ideas into clear actionable plans. In this Q and A we get to know him better: Tell us a little about your professional background and the path that…
At The Forefront Podcast – How Opal Lee Changed American History
In this episode, the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee walks us through the years of advocacy that led to a national celebration of freedom. This conversation is a celebration of perseverance, community, and the power of one voice that changed American history. By Sarah Macias
$550,405 in Gratitude: Residents Rally to Thank Their Teammates
The creation of the Employee Appreciation Funds across Forefront Living’s operational communities grew from residents’ desire to meaningfully thank the teammates who care for them every day. Because residents are not permitted to tip or personally gift employees, the fund provides a collective and equitable way to express appreciation. Through the program, teammates receive their…
Joy and Togetherness Fill the Holidays at St. Joseph Village
The holiday season at St. Joseph Village (SJV) is filled with simple joys and meaningful moments shared by residents and teammates alike. Cottage residents gather for their annual Christmas caroling event. Familiar songs echo through the community bringing smiles laughter and a sense of togetherness that only the season can inspire. Holiday dining plays a…
At The Forefront Podcast – Cooking With Chef Roberto Riera, Sea Bass Ceviche
In this episode, At The Forefront continues its cooking tour at The Outlook at Windhaven—this time with Chef Roberto Riera of Venezuela, The Outlook’s newest chef. Chef Roberto walks us step-by-step through making a delicious Sea Bass Ceviche with Leche de Tigre, all while sharing his cooking career story. By Sarah Macias