At Sprenger Health Care Systems, caring for others has always gone beyond medical attention. It’s about building connections, creating opportunities, and helping people of all ages feel supported. Across our communities in Northeast Ohio and Eastern South Carolina, our teams have been busy finding ways to give back — from helping kids get ready for school and sponsoring local baseball teams to hosting neighborhood events that bring families together.
This back-to-school season was especially exciting, with several facilities launching creative initiatives to support local students. Heather Knoll Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation kicked things off with a “Sponsor a Kid” school supply drive, rallying staff to gather donations for local elementary students. Rose Lane Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation took a celebratory approach, hosting a Back-to-School Bash where every child walked away with free supplies to start the year strong. Autumn Aegis Skilled Nursing carried on its annual tradition of giving away backpacks filled with essentials, while families enjoyed food, bounce houses, and entertainment.
Anchor Lodge added a special partnership by working with a local Girl Scout troop, giving the scouts a chance to earn service hours while helping other children prepare for school. Main Street Care Center also continued its tradition of supporting students with a donation drive, building on its past involvement with the Stuff the Bus program. To add to the generosity, they also sponsored a local youth baseball team.
At Elms Retirement Village, giving back has become part of everyday life. The team supports school groups, local churches, a high school soccer team, and even offers wellness and enrichment programs like Parkinson’s exercise classes, dementia support, community bingo, and senior luncheons. Many of these programs extend into the broader Lorain County community, where Sprenger proudly partners with Lorain County Community College’s new Senior Center.
Continuing beyond back-to-school, our facilities are finding meaningful ways to connect with their neighbors all year long. Grande Village keeps the spirit of community alive with golf outings alongside the Chamber of Commerce and fire department.
In South Carolina, Port Royal hosted its very first Back-to-School Drive, with donations supporting both local families and CAPA House, a safe home for children in crisis.
These efforts all have one thing in common: they reflect Sprenger’s belief that health care is about so much more than treatment. It’s about connection, compassion, and community. By supporting children, families, and older adults alike, Sprenger Health Care Systems is proud to be more than a provider — we’re your neighbors, your partners, and your friends.
