{"id":76,"date":"2026-04-29T23:43:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T23:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avivafoundadev.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=76"},"modified":"2026-09-25T13:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T13:57:11","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/foundation.avivaseniorlife.org\/?page_id=76","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ABOUT US<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Marie Brown, the founder of Aviva Senior Living, believed a community could do more and be more for older Sarasota area residents. Together with a group of dedicated volunteers, Marie gave life to a promise in the form of Aviva. That promise was to provide a community built on Jewish values where seniors could live extraordinary lives by embracing wellness, life-enriching activities, illness prevention and dynamic social interaction. Marie\u2019s vision in 1993 remains at the heart of everything we do and offer here at Aviva. As we look to the future, we remain committed to enriching lives, fostering community, and creating innovative opportunities for older adults to thrive at every stage of life.<\/p>

At Aviva, we are more than a senior living community. We are a place where life continues to flourish.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Mission<\/em><\/strong>:<\/em> To create and sustain non-exclusionary communities where seniors can live life to its fullest, answering their needs for quality housing, financial peace of mind, wellness, safety and spiritual fulfillment with a reverence for life and a belief in its dignity.<\/p>\n

Our Vision<\/em><\/strong>:<\/em> To create the most supportive and dignified retirement experience in Southwest Florida.<\/p>

Value Proposition<\/em><\/strong>: <\/em>Aviva welcomes all seniors who want a fulfilling environment and access to quality health care services. We embrace wellness, life-enriching activities, illness prevention and dynamic social interactions built on Jewish values. Aviva celebrates all Jewish holidays on campus, creating a need for tighter security to protect a targeted and fragile community of Jewish elders.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\u201cI donated in Honor of my mother, who spent her last years at Aviva. Thank you for the loving care she received.\u201d<\/em> – Marlene Z.<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cMy mom\u2019s vitality since she\u2019s been at Aviva has been wonderful for her. I also appreciate that she is able to live a full life, while having people who take care of her as much as she needs it. My donation is a \u201cthank you\u201d for all of that!\u201d <\/em>– Judy H.<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cYou were all so good to my mother before she passed, and she always seemed so happy there- I am especially thankful for the staff who always addressed any concerns I had so promptly and with the utmost professionalism and genuine concern. I am glad to help by making a gift.\u201d <\/em>– Stacey<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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