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Mary’s Woods Announces 2023 Recipients of Sr. Roswitha Scholarship Program

This news update is from Mary’s Woods, an OHCA provider member. 

Mary’s Woods, a nationally recognized non-profit retirement community, is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Sr. Roswitha Scholarship program for the year 2023. Established with the vision of encouraging the full development of individuals by creating educational access and training opportunities for team members and their families, the Sr. Roswitha Scholarship program has garnered substantial support from its donors. The program, now in its second year, has successfully awarded more than $35,000 in scholarships, helping employees, their children, and spouses pursue higher education and achieve their academic goals.

The scholarship fund is sustained through generous contributions, with the majority of donors being residents at Mary’s Woods. In the most recent fundraising appeal, an anonymous donor encouraged gifts to support the program with a $20,000 matching grant.

John Kovash, a resident at Mary’s Woods, former chair of the Mary’s Woods Residents’ Council, and current member of the Mary’s Woods board of directors, expressed his support for the program.

“We recognize the transformative power of education and wholeheartedly endorse this initiative. Mary’s Woods is a remarkable place to live and work and this program is just one example of many,” said Kovash.

The Sr. Roswitha Scholarship program serves as a testament to the dedication Mary’s Woods prioritizes for its employees. James Arp, Mary’s Woods chief executive officer added, “By investing in the educational pursuits of our team members and their families, we are not only demonstrating our commitment to their personal growth and gratitude for their work and talents, we are also creating a legacy for the community by fostering a hopeful future for the world beyond our campus borders.”

Mary’s Woods is proud to announce the 2023 scholarship recipients:

1. Mary Byrne – Byrne started working at Mary’s Woods the day after her 16^th  birthday. She has worked as a dietary aide, resident care assistant, and certified nursing assistant. Byrne graduated from West Linn High School in 2022 and will be attending the University of Oregon this fall. She plans to apply to nursing school after she completes her undergraduate degree.
2. Cathy Ricketts – Ricketts celebrated her 20^th anniversary with the Mary’s Woods finance department in February. Ricketts will be attending George Fox University in the fall to pursue a Master of Divinity. Cathy is excited to continue her education and to use her new skills to expand how she can serve others.
3. Abby Roth – Roth is the daughter of one of Mary’s Woods’ nurse managers, Sandra Roth. She is studying biohealth sciences at Oregon State University. After graduation, she plans to attend nursing school and pursue a career as a registered nurse.
4. Natalie Scott – Scott is the daughter of Mary’s Woods resident relations manager, Ann Adrian. She will graduate with a degree in culture and media with a minor in management and leadership from the New School in New York City. She plans to pursue a career in media-based communications.

Mary’s Woods community extends its warmest congratulations to the recipients and extends its gratitude to the dedicated donors whose heartfelt support has made this scholarship program possible.

If you would like to work for an exceptional employer that supports you holistically, with competitive compensation and benefits please visit the Careers page at www.MarysWoods.org or call 503 675-2018.

About Mary’s Woods

Mary’s Woods is a non-profit continuing care retirement community situated on 40 historic acres in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Mary’s Woods is missioned to provide individuals with a continuum of housing, health, and educational services that ensure the dignity, well-being, independence, and security of older persons. Consisting of both independent and assisted living options, including memory care and residential care with 24/7 nursing, Mary’s Woods is home to more than 700 residents who are supported by an exceptional team of 400 staff members.