Caring for associates in need

Caring for the people who care for seniors.

When crisis strikes a Commonwealth Senior Living associate — a fire, a flood, an illness, a loss — Commonwealth Cares is here with a grant that never has to be repaid.

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$1M+ given to associates in need

$1M+

Granted to associates

800+

Associates helped

2015

Caring since

Ever repaid

Our Story

One minute is all it takes to change a life.

A flood. A fire. The loss of a loved one. A long illness. Life can change in a single minute — and one minute is all it takes for us to help change it back.

Our product is our people. Since 2015, we have always tried to assist our team members during times of crisis, because it is simply the right thing to do. — Richard Brewer, Founder & Chairman, Commonwealth Senior Living

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For Associates

Getting help is simple

If you've worked with Commonwealth Senior Living for six months or more and you're facing an unexpected hardship, we're here for you.

Apply online

Complete the secure online application and tell us what happened. It only takes a few minutes.

Upload documents

Snap a photo with your phone or scan your supporting documents. Include everything at once to avoid delays.

Get a decision

Applications are reviewed every Thursday, with a determination typically sent the following Monday.

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Who qualifies: Associates employed 6+ months with Commonwealth Senior Living, facing an unpredictable event — fire, flood, emergency surgery, injury, illness, or the death of an immediate family member. Questions? See if you qualify on our Get Help page →

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Ways to Give

Your gift gives hope

Every gift — large or small — supplies hope to people who give hope to seniors every day.

Make a Donation

A one-time, tax-deductible gift goes directly to associates in crisis. Need-based grants are gifts that never need to be repaid.

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Payroll Deduction

Commonwealth Senior Living associates can give a little from every paycheck — an easy, steady way to take care of each other.

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Join us October 5, 2026 at The Club at Glenmore. Sponsorships, raffle baskets, and foursomes available.

Thank You

Our generous sponsors

Proud partners who make our mission possible.

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Be the reason someone makes it through.

Your gift helps a caregiver keep their home, recover from disaster, or bury a loved one with dignity.

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