6-10-2026 9:45am

Blakehurst Gives Back

Resident Traditions That Make a Meaningful Impact for Staff

Blakehurst residents also take pride in showing appreciation to the people who support their daily lives. The Employee Gift Fund, organized twice a year, offers a thoughtful, equitable way to recognize team members, especially because tipping is not permitted at the community.

Another resident-led initiative, the Blakehurst Scholarship Foundation, provides annual scholarships to employees pursuing education or training at accredited institutions. In 2025, all 52 applicants received scholarships.

“The residents care for the staff just like we care for them,” says Sherry Wilson, Director of Human Resources, who has seen firsthand how much residents invest in the well-being of those around them. “We try to have our business be more like a family, and that sense of mutual care uplifts everyone.”

Beginning in 2026, residents will also participate in a new sustainable initiative, donating gently used household items that can be offered to team members at no cost. It is a simple yet powerful way to give new life to quality items while supporting others in the community.

Giving Back Enriches Everyone

The many acts of kindness seen daily at Blakehurst create a supportive, joyful, deeply connected community, with residents contributing, creating, sharing, and uplifting one another in ways that make life richer for all.

When residents give of themselves, they gain just as much in return. They find renewed purpose, deepen relationships, and experience the powerful satisfaction of making a difference.

Towson seniors fund $228K in scholarships for Blakehurst caregivers

By Charles Richardson, WBAL-TV

Residents of the Blakehurst senior living facility in Towson showed their appreciation for their caregivers through scholarships.

Sixty Blakehurst employees received $228,000 in scholarships on Monday, the best part of which is the scholarships were funded entirely FINISH READING HERE