Ways To Give

Aviva Senior Living offers a variety of ways for you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and in our community.

To learn more about our giving options or how to maximize the impact of your gift, please contact the Foundation Office at 941-724-8804.

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THE LOUIS AND GLORIA FLANZER PHILANTHROPIC TRUST

Your personal donation of $5-$500 may be eligible for matching funds through the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust, doubling your impact to Aviva Senior Living.

TRIBUTES

Donations can be made to Aviva Senior Living as an In Honor Of gift marking a special occasion, or In Memory Of gifts as a memorial at the passing of a loved one, family member or friend. Tribute cards are sent to the family or friend with a special message.

Corporate Giving

Does your employer support its employees’ philanthropic giving through a corporate match program? This provides a great way to increase your impact to Aviva. We can help you facilitate this gift.

Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques and Tribute Bricks

Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques are used in Jewish tradition to honor and remember deceased loved ones. The Yahrzeit plaques have a small light next to them. This light is illuminated annually…

Recurring Gifts

Consider a Recurring Gift to Aviva. Recurring donations provide a steady and predictable income stream that allows us to plan and budget more effectively. For donors, you are able to give at a higher level by spreading your gifts monthly throughout the year.

HOW TO GIVE

Your gifts have an immediate impact on our community, allowing Aviva to provide extraordinary care and services. Please review the following giving methods and…

Sponsorship & Naming Opportunities

Naming and Sponsorship opportunities offer a unique way to recognize and honor donors who have made substantial contributions to the organization. These opportunities…

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

The Book of Remembrance serves as a cherished tribute to individuals who have left indelible marks on our hearts and our community — not only at Aviva but within your personal family circle…

Volunteer Your Time

Volunteers are the special ingredient in all aspects of life at Aviva. Whatever your passion, we invite you to share it with our residents in our Anchin and Benderson community in a way that adds meaning to your life and theirs. 

For more information, call Maria Leonardo, Director of Volunteers and Life Enrichment, at 941-487-5547 or email mleonardo@avivaseniorlife.org.

Donor Recognition

Aviva Senior Living would like to recognize and thank all of the donors who supported our programs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.

Ways to Get Involved

Join us in making Aviva a vital, lively community! Volunteers are the special ingredient in all aspects of life at Aviva. Whatever your passion, we invite you to share it with our residents in our Anchin and Benderson community in a way that adds meaning to your life and theirs. Volunteering is a great way to meet others, develop new skills and relationships and feel great about yourself and your community.

For more information, call Maria Leonardo, Director of Volunteers and Life Enrichment, at 941-487-5547 or email mleonardo@avivaseniorlife.org.

Your personal donation of $5-$500 may be eligible for matching funds through the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust, doubling your impact to Aviva Senior Living. Restrictions apply – please review the Trust’s terms and conditions to see if your contribution qualifies at www.flanzertrust.org.

Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques are used in Jewish tradition to honor and remember deceased loved ones. The Yahrzeit plaques have a small light next to them. This light is illuminated annually on the anniversary of the death and during Yizkor services, which are memorial prayers recited on certain Jewish holidays. Yahrzeit Plaques are installed in the Anchin Chapel. The Tribute Bricks are placed in the Memorial Garden on the walkway behind Kobernick House. These plaques and bricks memorialize a loved one or celebrate a special occasion.

For more information about acknowledgment opportunities or Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques and Tribute Bricks, please call the Foundation Office at 941-203-6237.

 

Your gifts have an immediate impact on our community, allowing Aviva to provide extraordinary care and services. Please review the following giving methods and timelines, determined by the IRS, to ensure your gift is processed and you receive a tax receipt for the current calendar year.

  • Credit Card: Credit card donations can be made easily and quickly.  CLICK HERE to make your gift.
  • Stock: Contact your brokerage firm for specific instructions and timing for publicly traded stock. Stock transfers may take up to four days to complete the process.
  • Wire Transfer: Submit a transfer request to your financial institution.
  • Mutual Funds: Gifts of mutual funds can take as long as six weeks to complete. Please check with your broker on their internal process and initiate the transfer accordingly.
  • Qualified Charitable Distributions (IRA Charitable Rollover): Those 70 1/2 or older can donate up to $100,000 to charitable organizations directly from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Notify your plan administrator if you intend to make a gift from your IRA.
  • Donor Advised Funds (DAF): Donors can recommend grants to the Sarasota Manatee Jewish Housing Council (dba Aviva Senior Living) from their DAF, allowing them to support multiple charities over time while enjoying the benefits of tax-efficient giving.

 

Naming and Sponsorship opportunities offer a unique way to recognize and honor donors who have made substantial contributions to the organization. These opportunities provide long-term recognition, creating a lasting legacy for their family.

Examples of naming and sponsorship opportunities include buildings and facilities, programs and initiatives and endowments. For more information about available naming opportunities, please contact the Foundation Office at 941-357-1609.

The Book of Remembrance serves as a cherished tribute to individuals who have left indelible marks on our hearts and our community — not only at Aviva but within your personal family circle. In the spirit of giving, you can recognize those who are no longer with us, their kindness, resilience and the contributions they’ve made to your life by adding their names to the Book of Remembrance. This ensures their legacies endure beyond time.

To recognize a loved one CLICK HERE to print out form.

CLICK HERE to view our latest Book Of Remembrance.

When: Sunday, February 7, 2027 11:30am-1pm

Where: Michaels On East

Welcome to the Good Life Brunch

Join friends and dedicated supporters of Aviva as we honor Rabbi Brenner Glickman, whose leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our community have enriched the lives of so many and embody the spirit of The Good Life.
This special fundraising brunch supports Aviva’s Benevolent Care program.