At the Capitol Lakes Foundation, we believe one of the most meaningful investments we can make is in the people who serve our residents every day. Through our Professional Development Scholarship program, we are proud to support team members who are seeking opportunities to grow their skills, expand their leadership potential, and bring new ideas back to our community. Read about a scholarship we recently provided to Kjersti Beth, Administrative Assistant, CPHQ at Capitol La

Avery Tirschman shares how tuition assistance helps her balance college with her work as a Capitol Lakes CNA, and how her experiences at Capitol Lakes shape her aspirations for a future in medicine.

Learn how the Capitol Lakes Foundation's student loan repayment program is making a difference for professional staff like Assisted Living Administrator, Delana Chumbler.

Hear from Capitol Lakes team member, Faith Eruchalu, directly on what tuition assistance means for her.

Learn how your support for the Capitol Lakes Foundation's Staff Support fund is positively impacting team members like CNA Kyra Harrison.

Grant Mooslin, who works as part of the dining team at Capitol Lakes, recently received Tuition Assistance from the Capitol Lakes Foundation. This support, made possible thank to the generosity of our donors, is helping him continue his graduate studies at UW-Madison while serving residents and guests at Capitol Lakes. Read his story which is a reminder that educational support can make a real difference, especially for team members balancing work, school, family, and future

Read about Kallia Gibbons and how tuition assistance from the Capitol Lakes Foundation is helping her pursue her artistic and healing passions.

Because of you, FAITH is ready to assist team members facing unexpected financial crises. Thanks for helping us exceed our goal.

Learn how your support is strengthening recreational therapy at Capitol Lakes. Recreational therapy is a clinical, evidence-based practice that uses purposeful activities to improve physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning for residents.

Training plays a vital role in maintaining high-quality care at any health facility. Recently, the Capitol Lakes Foundation purchased a TV and mobile stand for the Health Center to support staff training and improve learning experiences. Take a closer look at how this simple addition, made possible through your support, is enhancing education and care at the Health Center.

Occupational Therapy plays a vital role in helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life. Behind every success story is a dedicated therapist committed to making a difference. Ali Hotchkiss is one such individual. She's an Occupational Therapy Intern working in the Capitol Lakes community. Thanks to you, the Capitol Lakes Foundation was able to recognize her commitment by providing her a stipend toward her tuition, supporting her education and grow

Learn how your support helps future leaders in healthcare, like recent OT intern Maija Fredrick.

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.

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, thanks to your support.

Read how your gifts to the Capitol Lakes Foundation's Staff Support fund make a difference in the lives of team members like James Vilavong.

At Capitol Lakes, we prioritize the growth of our student workers by offering them tuition assistance. Click to learn more about Sonja Minge, a dedicated server at Seasons restaurant.

Read about the inspiring journey of Bree Zintz, a dedicated member of the Capitol Lakes dining team for eight years. Her transition from kitchen staff to aspiring counselor highlights the growth and empowerment we aim to cultivate at Capitol Lakes through our tuition assistance program.

Check out this video celebrating Capitol Lakes' 50 years of service to older adults, and learn the positive difference your support makes throughout our community.

Learn how your support throughout the year allows us to offer help when unexpected needs arise.