Dear Friend of Raphael Village,

There is a longing in all of us to belong — to be seen, valued, and welcomed exactly as we are. At Raphael Village, that longing is answered every day through the relationships, programs, and community we build together.

Each year, we pause to reflect on the previous fiscal year — to express gratitude for all that was accomplished, and for every friend and supporter who makes our mission possible. While there are many uncertainties in the world today, one thing we can always count on is the generosity of those who participate and contribute to annual fundraising events and giving campaigns. Fundraising is essential to ensuring we can continue offering excellent programs and services to the most amazing group of individuals — our Guild members and Hive clients. Whether they are engaged here at the Town Center or venturing out into the community, there is no shortage of belonging and meaningful engagement. We are fortunate to have received support from foundations such as Methodist Health Systems Foundation,  Eugenie and Joseph Jones Family Foundation, and Baptist Communities Ministries along with individual donors whose generosity drives our long-term sustainability and allows us to expand our horizons with new programs — helping us realize our vision of co-creating a world where every person belongs, contributes, and lives fully.

This past June, our Board of Directors and staff, guided by Trepwise strategy consultants, took part in a one-day planning retreat focused on outlining our goals for the next three years. We paused to reconfirm our core values: Inclusion, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, and Dignity. Together, these values reflect a simple truth we hold close: every person belongs — and it is through compassion, collaboration, and dedication that we make that belonging real. A key takeaway from the retreat was that Raphael Village has the mission clarity, programming, and dedicated team needed to make meaningful progress in the years ahead — and that realizing this potential depends on building the financial, people, and governance infrastructure to sustain the organization. Four key initiatives emerged: strengthening our people and culture, growing programs with purpose, deepening our community presence and financial strength, and strengthening our governance and board capacity through a deeper understanding of Camphill principles and values.

I can’t wait to see this work put into action in the years ahead, and to see what good may come of it. We also invite you to answer that same longing in your own way — come visit the Town Center and the Dragonfly Café. Stop in for a coffee, take a tour, and see what all the buzz is about!

With gratitude,

Jacqueline Case, Executive Director

Summer 2026