Giving has been an integral part of Kendal-Crosslands Communities ever since it's inception over 30 years ago. 

Kendal at Longwood came to be as the result of the generosity of Margaret Thomas who left her estate to the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting "for the use of aging Friends and others in sympathy with us".  A portion of her gift was appropriated as a seed money grant, to purchase the land, pay for architectural work and for an executive director to start Kendal at Longwood on its way.  Subsequently, it has been the generosity of numerous others that has ensured the success and viability of Kendal~Crosslands Communities.  

General/Unrestricted Funds – these funds allow the Board to use principal and income to support the widest range of community needs, from moderating increases in resident fees to supporting charitable outreach programs. The flexibility afforded by unrestricted funds, whether they come in the form of a gift, a memorial contribution, or bequest, allows the Board to apply the money exactly where it is needed most, whenever it is received. Donors have the choice of making an unrestricted contribution to Kendal at Longwood, Crosslands or Kendal-Crosslands Communities.

Support for Staff – Staff Support Funds have been established by KCC to fulfill our stated mission, and also by residents and family members in appreciation of the very special care given by the staff to residents.

• Staff Education Programs support Kendal’s stated value to “foster a high quality work experience for employees, recognizing that our communities must be good places to work if they are to be good places to live.”

• The Anne Perry Fund helps students pursue their educations by providing meaningful work experiences at KCC during the summer.

• The A. & E. duPont Kendal Staff Support Fund was established as a memorial to Averell Ross duPont and her husband Edmond, Kendal at Longwood residents, to provide help to staff in times of emergency.

• The Robert N. and Lenora C. Zearfoss Endowment Fund for Crosslands Staff Support was established by Crosslands resident Robert Zearfoss, whose wife Lenora was cared for in the health center for many months.

• The Louise P. Mullestein Scholarship Fund provides an endowed source of income for assistance to employees who need help with childcare costs in our on-site Child Development Center.

Assistance for Residents – Resident Assistance Funds serve persons who, because of a lifetime of religious, educational, or charitable work, may not have accumulated the assets to cover the full costs of living in our communities.

• Kendal at Longwood and Crosslands Reserve Funds make it possible to provide grants to current residents who who are experiencing financial difficulties or who have a one-time need.

• The Kendal-Crosslands Assistance Fund for New Residents make it possible to provide entry fee grants for applicants who otherwise could not enter Kendal at Longwood and Crosslands.