Making a Difference
At ELS, we believe in celebrating community – it’s at the core of what we do. While we know the sense of community is strong at our properties, it’s inspiring to see it in action and witness residents and organizations going above and beyond to take care of each other.
From growing fresh food and distributing food donations to organizing a volunteer community watch team and teaching children how to cook – we are humbled by the individuals and organizations within our communities that work to support one another. These acts of kindness enhance the bonds our customers have with each other, and we are proud to continue fostering these efforts in our communities.
Since beginning our ‘Making a Difference’ initiative in 2020, we are proud to continue to support these efforts aimed at Making a Difference in our communities. Each year, we identify good works, big and small, that are happening in our communities and support them with charitable donations. Some are resident-led, some are coordinated by homeowner associations, and others are non-profit agencies that assist our residents, but most importantly, all are Making a Difference.
This fantastic community spirit is fostered by the leadership of our on-site team members who embody our values of enthusiasm, empathy, communication, and ownership.
Below are just a few examples of the wonderful efforts that we are proud to support through our Making a Difference program.
Country Place
A resident group, the Veterans of Country Place Village (New Port Richey, FL), gives back to those in and outside of their community. Donating food, clothing, and transportation, their efforts help homeless veterans find and keep jobs. The group also supports a local church that finds housing for homeless veterans.
Coachwood Colony
The HOA at Coachwood Colony (Leesburg, FL) created an organization, Coachwood Cares, that helps residents in need. Coachwood Cares helps residents fix or replace broken A/C units, repair plumbing issues, paint their home, install ramps, and repair roofs. This organization has been part of the community for almost a decade and relies on volunteers from the community to complete the work and fund the projects.
Everglades Lakes
Hope Outreach Center works with several residents at Everglades Lakes (Davie, FL). Through donations, the organization helps support individuals in need with resources and expenses such as utilities and food.
Clerbrook RV & Golf Resort
Cornerstone Hospice has been working with Clerbrook RV & Golf Resort (Clermont, FL) and is a trusted resource for customers of the resort. Each year, guests of the resort work to raise money for the hospice center, helping them continue their outstanding efforts within the local community. ELS is proud to help bolster those contributions.
Lake George Escape
Lake George Escape (Lake George, NY) has partnered with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County to host nature-centered courses for guests of the resort to take part in. The courses include gardening, foraging, forestry, campfire cooking, and bike rodeos.
Another great group, the Warrensburgh Beautification Corporation, works to preserve and beautify the surrounding community. This group works to define and develop the visual qualities of the area, expanding pedestrian access to recreational, commercial, and residential areas. They promote appreciation, awareness, and preservation of the area’s historically significant architectural resources.
Beacon Terrace
Residents of Beacon Terrace (Lakeland, FL) volunteer their time to serve fellow residents in the community. Free of charge, these residents assist others with their property by doing yard work, tree trimming, bush trimming, and more.
Lake Village
A Lake Village (Nokomis, FL) resident has dedicated countless hours of volunteering to her community. Weekly, the resident organizes recycled occasion cards and makes them usable to give again. Whether for birthdays, holidays, or other occasions, the cards are offered to fellow residents for free, or at a very low cost. Thanks to her dedication, Lake Village residents can easily obtain a card right inside the Lake Village clubhouse.
Cabana
A local organization near Cabana (Las Vegas, NV), PAWsitive Difference, is an animal rescue shelter that takes in unwanted pets from the community and rescues, fosters, and finds homes for homeless pets in need.
Mays Landing
Last season at Mays Landing (Mays Landing, NJ) during a temporary closure of the campground’s pool, the Dorothy Volunteer Fire Department came to the rescue to bring some fun for all the kids. The department leveraged the opportunity as a community building event, bringing their fire trucks on the property to provide hose spraying fun for all. The fire department is completely volunteer, and serves as the campground’s local fire department.
Mesa Spirit RV Resort
A group of residents at Mesa Spirit (Mesa, AZ) known as the Village Quilters make and donate quilts to help others in need. The group of residents donates the quilts to organizations such as New Leaf and AZ Blankets 4 Kids to bring an item of beauty and comfort to people who need it most.
Greenwood Village
The Manorville Fire Department works hard to keep the residents of Greenwood Village (Manorville, NY) safe and protected. Made up of all volunteers, this group has also participated in various events at the community, including marching in the Veterans Day parade!
The Meadows
Multiple residents at The Meadows (Tempe, AZ) have taken on the role of bettering their community. One resident has coordinated efforts to run The Meadows Arizona Food Pantry, an on-site pantry helping fellow residents.
Altered Tails is a local veterinarian that works with The Meadows community to help control the feral cat population. The clinic spays and neuters feral cats at a low cost, promoting a safer and more controlled cat population.
Cimarron Village
Broomfield FISH is a local organization that has been a valued partner of Cimarron Village (Broomfield, CO) for over 30 years. The organization has been able to help residents with meals, utility bills, and more. Residents have even pitched in to help the organization by passing out meals around the holidays!
Verde Valley
Providing support to neighbors in the resort, an annual site holder at Verde Valley (Cottonwood, AZ) goes out of his way to lend a hand wherever it is needed. This guest helps others with various tasks including cleaning, yard work, and even repairing guests’ RVs. He has been a big help to neighbors, cleaning out their sites, dealing with the trash, and assisting guests to sell items no longer wanted.
Holiday Village
The Holiday Village CARES Program offers the residents of Holiday Village CO (Colorado Springs, CO) assistance with anything they need help with around the community.
Shadowbrook
The Shadowbrook Community Outreach Team is a group that was formed by a resident at Shadowbrook (Clackamas, OR). This team was created to assist residents that need temporary or short-term assistance. They provide various medical equipment, help with light housework, grocery shopping, watering plants, and driving to appointments.
Rosemount Woods
A local church, City on a Hill Church, provides various support services to the residents of Rosemount Woods (Rosemount, MN).
Villa Borega
A Las Vegas organization called the Just One Project works with Villa Borega (Las Vegas, NV) in efforts to assist the community’s residents in multiple ways. The Just One Project runs adult education programs regarding financial literacy, emotional health, GED courses, and more. The organization delivers prepared meals to Villa Borega residents, as well as fresh food to keep the community healthy and well-fed.
Sedona Shadows
A Sedona Shadows (Sedona, AZ) resident dedicates her time to coordinating and running the community food pantry. Residents are invited to donate supplies and food, or take supplies needed for themselves.
Woodland Hills
A local organization, The Senior Hub, offers meal delivery, a food pantry, veterinary services, informational programming, and more to the residents of Woodland Hills (Thornton, CO).