UMMH scholarships to employees/dependents

Shown in the photo above are the Huntington campus scholarship recipients. Pictured from left to right, are Rebekah Brunner, Kortney Campbell and Summer Jackson along with Heritage Pointe of Huntington administrator, Jodie Stanley.

“We at Heritage Pointe Communities value our employees and are proud to have the means with which to show our gratitude for their work and our confidence in their great futures,” said Chod Boxell, chief executive officer of Heritage Pointe Communities.

Earlier this month, Heritage Pointe Communities awarded 15 academic scholarships, totaling approximately $10,000 to eleven employees and their dependents.

The Souder Memorial Education Fund recipients from Heritage Pointe of Huntington were Rebekah Brunner and Summer Jackson. Kortney Campbell, who is pursuing a nursing career, received scholarships from the Souder Memorial Education Fund and the Verna Johnson Nursing Scholarship Fund.

Recipients of the Souder Memorial Education Fund from Heritage Pointe of Warren were James Foss, Taylor Jordan, Chad A. White Jr. and Hailey Rains. Morgan Markley, who is pursuing an accelerated degree in nursing, received scholarships from both the Souder Memorial Education Fund and the Verna Johnson Nursing Scholarship Fund.

Haley Stone and Madelyn Hickman were the recipients of the Souder Memorial Education Fund from Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne. Josie Delagrange, who is pursuing a nursing career, received scholarships from Souder Memorial Education Fund and the Verna Johnson Nursing Scholarship Fund. Paige Hasselman, who will be a freshman at Huntington University, will be the recipient of a scholarship from UMMHE/Huntington.

“We have benefitted greatly from the dedication and commitment of these individuals and are looking forward to witnessing them excel in their careers,” said Boxell.

The Souder Memorial Education Fund is available to employees of Heritage Pointe Communities and their dependents who are furthering their education. The Verna W. Johnson Nursing Scholarship Fund is in memory of a Heritage Pointe of Warren resident who hoped to support people pursuing nursing careers.

UMMH Employee/Huntington University Scholarship was established in collaboration with and is awarded by Huntington University. It is awarded to Heritage Pointe senior living communities’ employees and their dependents furthering their education at Huntington University. Preference is given to students enrolled in courses or programs leading to careers in health services.

Heritage Pointe of Huntington, Heritage Pointe of Warren and Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne make up the Heritage Pointe Communities. Owned and operated by United Methodist Memorial Home (UMMH), an Indiana not-for-profit organization founded in 1907, the senior living communities offer a rich and engaging lifestyle to older adults. For additional information, visit www.LifeAtHeritage.org.