“Our team members as well as their family members, are the heart of our communities, and we’re proud to invest in their growth,” said Chod Boxell, Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Pointe Communities. “We have a proud tradition of supporting our team and their dependents, while showing our gratitude for their great work, and confidence in their futures.”
Heritage Pointe of Warren, Heritage Pointe of Huntington, and Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne senior living communities are owned and operated by the United Methodist Memorial Home (UMMH), a not-for-profit organization in Indiana, founded in 1907. As part of its mission, the charitable foundation of Heritage Pointe Communities awards academic scholarships to employees and their dependents each year.
Earlier this month, Heritage Pointe Communities awarded more than $21, 000 in scholarships to 25 recipients. This was the largest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.
Backgrounds of the Scholarships
The Souder Memorial Education Fund is available to employees of Heritage Pointe Communities and their dependents who are furthering their education.
The Verna W. Johnson Nursing Scholarship Fund is in memory of a Heritage Pointe of Warren resident who hoped to support people pursuing nursing careers.
UMMH Employee/Huntington University Scholarship was established in collaboration with and is awarded by Huntington University. It is awarded to Heritage Pointe senior living communities’ employees and their dependents furthering their education at Huntington University. Preference is given to students enrolled in courses or programs leading to careers in health services.
2025 recipients of the scholarships were as follows:
Souder Memorial Education Fund
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne
Recipient and field of study:
- Jenna Atkinson-Nursing
- Jackson Craft-Business Management and Marketing
- Mackenzie Gross-Nursing
- Chelsie Halverson-Nursing
- Nuam Kim-Nursing
- Ava Pilon-Nursing
- Grace Taylor-Esthetician License
Heritage Pointe of Huntington
Recipient and field of study:
- Georgia Denney-Diagnostic Medical Imaging
- Danica Fuller-Elementary Education
- Tonya Harlan-Nursing
- Audrey Hix-Biology
- Kameron Landrum-Finance
- Harlee Mason-Nursing
- Ethan Meyer-Psychology
- Izabella Miller-Mortuary Science
- Irelynd Rigdon-Nursing
- Paige Russell-Medical Sciences (pre-med)
- Kinsey Strine-Pre-Physician Assistant and Biology
Heritage Pointe of Warren
Recipient and field of study:
- Ashlie Needler-Nursing
- Hailey Rains-X-Ray and Radiology
- Makayla Ramsey-Nursing
- Julie Spitler-Nursing
- Marisa Trout-Business
- Abigail Tucker-Nursing
- Kendall Wisel-Advanced Medical Imaging/Radiologic Technology
Vera Johnson Nursing Scholarship
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne
- Jenna Atkinson
- Chelsie Halverson
- Nuam Kim
Heritage Pointe of Huntington
- Tonya Harlan
- Irelynd Rigdon
Heritage Pointe of Warren
- Abigail Tucker
United Methodist Memorial Home/Huntington University Scholarship
- Jackson Craft-Heritage Pointe of Ft. Wayne dependent
About Heritage Pointe Communities
Heritage Pointe of Huntington, Heritage Pointe of Warren, and Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne make up the Heritage Pointe Communities in Indiana. Owned and operated by United Methodist Memorial Home (UMMH), an Indiana not-for-profit organization founded in 1907, the senior living communities offer a rich and engaging lifestyle to older adults. For additional information, visit www.LifeAtHeritage.org.
