Meadow Lakes Community Marks 23 Years of Supporting Employee Education

In June, Meadow Lakes, a Springpoint Life Plan Community, hosted its 23rd annual Education Award Fund ceremony, celebrating its ongoing commitment to employee education. Established in 2002 by community residents, the Meadow Lakes Education Award Fund is fully supported by resident donations. This year, 21 dedicated employees received tuition grants, enabling them to pursue further education and ease the financial strain of rising tuition and educational expenses.

Awards for the 2024 ceremony totaled almost $79,000, thanks to the generous contributions of Meadow Lakes residents and friends.

Employees received these grants through a comprehensive selection process which involved completing an application form, providing academic transcripts, writing an essay on their future career goals and motivations, and interviewing with the selection committee. The awarded employees demonstrated exceptional dedication to both Meadow Lakes and the values of Springpoint, showing commitment to personal and professional growth.

During the ceremony, Meadow Lakes resident Lenora Isleib and former award recipient Connor Montferrat shared their thoughts on the profound impact the Education Award Fund has had on employees and their families. Both spoke with gratitude about the community’s generosity and the life-changing opportunities the fund provides.

The Education Award Fund was created to honor outstanding service by Meadow Lakes’ staff and to support their educational ambitions. The fund awarded approximately $14,000 to seven deserving employees in its first year. Today, it continues to have a significant impact on the lives of both full and part-time team members.

The program concluded with a celebration and refreshments, honoring the spirit of the community and the achievements of Meadow Lakes employees.

Thanks to the generosity of resident donors, these employees and their families are able to lessen the burden of high tuition costs and educational debt. Learn more about some of our other Springpoint Value and Rewards Programs – The Michael Gentile Employee Education and Advancement Fund, Springpoint’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program, and the Springpoint Strong Fund Program. These initiatives are funded and supported by The Springpoint Foundation.