In the month of September, Welcomed Co™ will highlight local organizations we partner with to create a more welcoming world.

*The information below was obtained from The Founders Place Website.*

Founders Place is a ministry of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church that seeks to end the isolation of dementia with an enlivening, joyful respite program (2 half days per week), a weekly caregiver support group, and community education events.

The mission of Founders Place is to enhance quality of life for adults living with memory challenges through an atmosphere of joy and a community of support while providing respite to caregivers.

Through visual art, movement, music, storytelling, games and fellowship, the Founders Place respite program stimulates cognition, nurtures growth, and provides purpose and meaning for participants with memory loss, as well as dedicated volunteers who serve as intentional companions. 

“Care Partners” weekly support group for caregivers offers a safe space for confidential discussion, listening, and education.

Together, Founders Place respite program, Care Partners weekly support group, and community education events foster a community of connection, education and care.

Volunteer Information

Founders Place runs on “volunteer power”. Each friend (participant) is paired one-to-one with a volunteer who serves as an intentional companion and assistant for day. Friend and Volunteer participate in all activities together. Volunteers provide the level of assistance needed while encouraging autonomy in decision-making and a sense of community.  Each volunteer is trained in how to communicate with a person who has dementia. Everyone is included, everyone has value, everyone is an important part of the group. Caring and capable volunteers support the mission in very direct and practical ways as servant leaders and ALWAYS with a smile!



For more information about Founders Place, call, 205.802.6217 or email foundersplace@saint-lukes.com.

Photo: “Joyful adult daughter greeting happy surprised senior mother in garden” by Andrea Piacquadio