Valley Senior Living on Columbia

02/12/2026

Today on the Reeves neighborhood we celebrated Pat’s birthday. Happy Birthday Pat!!

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

Give and Eat! Share a gift with Valley Senior Living on Giving Hearts Day! Taco in a Bag served up by our amazing volunteers from Scheels until 1PM! 2900 14th Ave South. We can't wait to see you, serve you, and celebrate

02/11/2026

Sweet and special ~ the connection between the residents at Valley on Columbia and the 5th grade class from Kelly Elementary. ♥️

Today, we celebrated Valentine’s Day a little early with sweet treats, frosted cookies, and even sweeter conversations. As the frosting was spread and sprinkles were shared, so were stories and laughter, and heartfelt connections!

After the consistent and monthly visits from this classroom, the relationships are beginning to blossom. What started as a simple intergenerational activity has grown into meaningful friendships. The students greet our residents by name. Residents ask about sports, school, and favorite subjects. The familiarity makes each visit special.

These are moments that matter. The kind that stay in your heart long after the frosting is all gone. We are grateful for our partnership with Kelly Elementary this year. These intergenerational experiences are more than an activity, they are memories in the making. ❤️

02/03/2026

Every year, a little bit of holiday magic begins with Wendy from Valley on Columbia. 💚

Wendy has a tradition that comes straight from the heart during the holiday season: she makes a warm and fuzzy blanket for every student in the Grand Forks Head Start classroom at Valley on 42nd. A blanket made just for them so each student can be warm, cozy, and feel truly wrapped up in love. Wendy spends time raising funds to buy the fleece and carefully selects patterns and designs that are thoughtfully chosen for pre-school students.

But a project like this takes more than one set of hands. This year, Wendy reached out to students in Grand Forks, and the call was answered by an incredible leadership group from Red River High School. These students showed up during Rider Time with open hearts, ready hands, and a spirit of service that truly defines what leadership looks like. Wendy started the morning by sharing more about herself and about servant leadership.

Knot by knot, blanket by blanket, laughter and kindness filled the hallway at Red River High School when the blankets were being assembled in early December. So many hands working together for something bigger than themselves. ❤️

Thank you to this amazing group of true leaders for giving your time, your energy, and your compassion to make this project a reality. Because of you, children in the Head Start classroom feel warmth this winter — not just from a blanket, but from knowing they are safe, cared for, and surrounded by love.

Giving. Caring. Togetherness. Thank you, Wendy, for your drive and determination to continue this annual project and thank you youth leaders for stepping in with the support needed to make this a reality in 2025/2026! ✨

02/03/2026

💖 Giving Hearts Day is February 12! 💖

Join us in spreading the love and making a difference in our community.

When you make an in-person donation at Valley on Columbia anytime now until February 12, you’ll be entered to WIN a gift card through our Give & Win opportunity 🎁🙌 (Giving back and a chance to win? Yes please!)

Your generosity to Valley Senior Living on Giving Hearts Day supports our intergenerational programming, bringing different generations together to learn, connect, and grow. Every gift helps create meaningful moments that matter 💫

And we have to give a HUGE thank you to Balloons by Misti for the beautiful Giving Hearts Day balloon creations that are helping us celebrate 🎈❤️

Stop by, give from the heart, and be part of something special.
Thank you for supporting our mission and our care community!

02/01/2026

Today we celebrated Donna’s birthday on the Reeves neighborhood!! Happy Birthday Donna!!!

01/30/2026

Today we had fun traveling to several beaches. Drinking pina coladas and eating mangos. Several people tried out the virtual reality goggles and enjoyed feeling like they were right there on the beach.

01/21/2026

❤️ Giving Hearts Day is all about supporting the organizations that make our communities stronger. ❤️

At ValleySenior Living, we are honored to serve residents with compassion, dignity, and care every single day. This Giving Hearts Day, you can help us go even further by continuing to nurture intergenerational programming!
Gate City Bank is hosting a contest where one nonprofit will receive $25,000 — and nominations from supporters like you are what makes winning this contest possible.
👉 If Valley Senior Living has made a difference in your life or the life of someone you love, please consider nominating us for the Gate City Bank Giving Hearts Day contest.
Your nomination could help us continue to provide meaningful intergenerational opportunities! Thank you for believing in our mission! ❤️

01/19/2026

Today we celebrated Mary's special day with some delicious ice cream, a rainbow, and a smile! Happiest of birthdays to Mary!!!

01/13/2026

❤️ Giving Hearts Day is February 12 ❤️

Your generosity helps create meaningful, intergenerational moments at Valley Senior Living. These moments bring connection, joy, and shared stories across generations.

There are several ways to give, including online giving, mailing your donation, or dropping it off at any Valley Senior Living location.

✨ Early giving begins January 12

🔗 Donate here: https://app.givingheartsday.org/ #/charity/469

Thank you for supporting intergenerational programming and making a lasting impact on our community! ❤️

01/08/2026

Riverside Residents celebrated “The King” Elvis Presley on his birthday! Elvis played his music and passed out his favorite snack, a grilled peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich!