Cedar Crest Residents Donate $249,843 to Staff Appreciation Fund

This year, residents at Cedar Crest, an Erickson Living retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, donated $249,843 to the community’s Staff Appreciation Fund. The annual campaign is organized each year as a way for the residents to say “thank you” to non-management hourly employees who provide a variety of resident services at the community.

On December 5, Cedar Crest hosted a Staff Appreciation Fund celebration where residents were able to express their gratitude toward employees and help distribute donated funds to each eligible employee. Over 799 hourly staff members received a gift.

"Cedar Crest employees are often told what a difference they make in the lives our residents," said Director of Human Resources Suson Tillman-Taylor. "The Staff Appreciation campaign is a wonderful way for residents to show their appreciation to our staff who can’t accept gratuities for services during the year.”

At the event, employees had the opportunity to contribute personalized messages of gratitude to the thank you page of the Staff Appreciation scrapbook, which is currently on display on campus.

Cedar Crest is home to more than 1,800 residents. The community offers abundant amenities, hundreds of clubs and activities, on-site restaurants, a state-of-the-art medical center, an all-season pool and a fitness center. For more information, visit www.cedarcrestcommunity.com.

Photo – Cedar Crest Facilities Coordinator Lee Valentine picked up his gift from residents.