On a spring afternoon in late March Capitol Lakes’ Director of Nursing, Rebecca Durst, yells out “Sarah is not breathing!”  Her team immediately echoes her.  One shouts, “Call 911!” while another responds, “Calling 911”.  Immediately they all spring to action – performing CPR on a training manikin the Capitol Lakes Foundation was able to purchase for them thanks to your support. 

For Capitol Lakes' professional staff, managing the student debt that was necessary to work here can often be a challenge. But thanks you, we are able to help professional staff like Jenna Nelson. Read her story here.

Meet Riley Gardner, Capitol Lakes' Social Work Intern for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Learn about her journey, and how your generosity allows the Capitol Lakes Foundation to provide her with a tuition stipend to help ease her financial burden.