Making a Difference In the Lives of Older Adults & Hospice Patients
At the Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation, Inc. we believe that older adults deserve respect and integrity throughout their lives.
The Foundation receives and administers all gifts to the ministries of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, which include Franke at Seaside, the Heritage at Lowman, Rice Estate, RoseCrest, Trinity on Laurens, Lutheran Hospice, BeWell Home Services and BeWell@Home.
Ways to Give
Whether you wish to make a recurring gift on a debit or credit card or you would like to make a one-time gift of assets, we invite you to explore the many ways you can donate and better the lives of older adults in South Carolina.
Charity Navigator
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Charity Navigator rates the Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation, Inc. as four stars (out of four) based on the overall score comprised of our financial records, accountability, and transparency. We invite you to peruse our performance metrics and financial statements at charitynavigator.org.
From Our Blog
Talking to Older Loved Ones About Financial Scams
Posted on February 20, 2025 - Older adults are prime targets for financial fraud. According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), roughly $3.4 billion in total fraud losses were reported by Americans over age 60 in 2023, up 11% from 2022. The average loss per case was nearly $34,000. Scammers often prey on older adults due to their accumulated savings, trusting nature, and, at times, cognitive decline. The consequences can be devastating, leading to lost savings and financial instability at what may be a vulnerable time of life. Fortunately, adult children can play an important role in protecting their parents from scams by recognizing the warning signs and taking proactive steps to safeguard their finances.
“Because we feel that the work the Foundation does is so important, we would like to make a gift of stock in memory of my parents and to honor those who work in the Rice Estate skilled nursing area, the BeWell Home Services staff and the Lutheran Hospice group. Our hope is that our gift can help the Foundation continue providing wonderful experiences to other people like my parents were able to enjoy with their connection through the Rice Estate. God’s blessings!”