The Norling Family, local philanthropists with strong business and personal ties to the Kandiyohi County area, has had a long historical relationship with Bethesda over the past 50 years. “My father, Albin Norling, and his brother Fred, were big supporters of Bethesda as far back as 50 years ago,” shared Rayburn Norling. “Both brothers also stayed at Bethesda Heritage Center between the early 1970s to the […]
Why Philanthropy Makes Good Business Sense
Business philanthropists support our local non-profits, because they know that healthy, vibrant communities are essential to the long term success of our businesses. “Business philanthropy and community involvement are good things,” said Larry Knutson. Knutson is the President of Concorde Bank of Willmar and Blomkest and has been a long-time friend and supporter of Bethesda […]
Fulfilling the needs of our senior community through a neighborhood model of care
As young people, we can hardly wait to leave home. Then, in our later years, when the walls around us have embraced decades of love and laughter and any number of milestones have been marked and traditions kept – leaving home is one of the things we fear most. Those who make Bethesda the next […]
A place where you will get well, go home and stay well
On any given day, you will find up to 36 people recuperating at Bethesda’s new short-stay therapy center – a place where they will relax, rehab and recover from a surgery or acute illness while receiving round the clock nursing care and physical, occupational and/or speech therapy services. The new 36-bed short-stay therapy center at […]
Bethesda Hosts Hard Hat Celebration
The next stage in completion of the new Bethesda campus was reached on Thursday, August 13th when construction crews set in place a steel beam. With the enclosure phase of the new building underway, Willmar residents will see the design of the 88,000-square-foot building come to life over the next twelve months. The raising of […]
‘Raising the steel’: Bethesda supporters celebrate $21 million expansion project; hear update on $3 million ‘town center’ fundraising effort
WILLMAR — August 13, 2015 – Friends and financial supporters of Bethesda celebrated the “raising of the steel’’ for one of the new buildings on the $21 million redevelopment of the senior care campus in Willmar and received an update Thursday on the $3 million fundraising campaign for the new “town center’’ portion of the […]
Investing in a Healthy Future Campaign Garners Leadership Support from Community Members
Bethesda is privileged to have Ken and Alix Behm serve as two of our Honorary Campaign Chairs of the “Investing in a Healthy Future” campaign. There is no one more emblematic of our organization’s mission and vision. Ken and Alix’s personal and family generosity are providing leadership inspiration and motivation for the campaign. When asked […]
Construction at Bethesda Begins Again
Construction is moving ahead on Bethesda’s $21 million project and $3 million capital campaign! This project will unite our services on one campus and transform the living experience for seniors with program options to stay independent, healthy and active in our local communities through a full continuum of care retirement community. We invite you […]
