Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Foundation
Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Foundation
1001 Kingsmill Parkway
Columbus, Ohio 43229
Tel: (800) 686-7800
(614) 888-7800
Thank you for visiting the Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Foundation Web site. The primary purpose of the Foundation is to generate financial support for the mission of OPRS and those we serve.
All indications show that great challenges lie ahead for Ohio’s senior citizens. Beginning in 2010, Ohio’s Baby Boom generation will retire. People 65 and older will comprise 19.6 percent of the state’s population by 2025. Already, we’ve seen an impact on the demand for our services at both ends of the spectrum: retirees who want to sustain their independence for as long as possible and the frail elderly, many of whom are afflicted with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
We need to be ready. And we will be – with your help. We welcome the opportunity to assist you as you explore your philanthropic endeavors.
Thomas G. Hofmann
OPRS Foundation President
Our History
Who would ever imagine the tragic death of a 7-year-old old girl in rural southwestern Ohio would impact thousands of people for decades to come?
The story of young Dorothy Love is one of a life cut short. However, her accidental death served as a catalyst for a selfless gesture made by family friends to honor her memory.
The gift of 294 acres by Moses Russell and his sisters Martha and
Elizabeth is now the site of Dorothy Love Retirement Community, the first of 11 communities known today as Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS).
The philanthropic spirit exhibited by the Russell family set the tone for the future and the mission of our organization. The promise they made more than 80 years ago has become a legacy for OPRS to honor.
The OPRS Foundation continues the legacy of the Russell family by nurturing a philanthropic environment throughout all 11 OPRS communities, encouraging annual and future support of its mission. Thousands of donors and volunteers help bring life to that generous spirit by creating and enhancing programs and services, making a valuable difference in the lives of those we serve.
We are dedicated to our mission and to the promises we make. We cherish our history and continue to clarify our vision for a bright future. We believe young Dorothy Love and her family would be gratified to witness how her life has been honored through our organization's ongoing commitment to caring for others.
© 2007 Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services Foundation
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