Operation Pathways has secured a 2026 Thome Aging Well Grant to launch its Strengthening Food Access for Older Adults initiative in Baltimore, Maryland. The organization is among 24 nonprofit groups in Maryland and Michigan collectively receiving $3.8 million to help lower-income older adults remain safely and independently in their homes while aging with dignity.

A subsidiary of The NHP Foundation, Operation Pathways delivers on-site resident services at 33 affordable housing communities across 10 states and the District of Columbia. Its programs are designed to support seniors, families, and individuals in achieving greater stability, health, and long-term well-being.

For older residents, these on-site services play a vital role in helping them age in place by reducing social isolation, strengthening housing stability, and connecting them with essential resources. In Maryland alone, more than 45,000 older adults experience food insecurity due to fixed incomes, increasing living expenses, limited access to grocery stores, and transportation barriers.

Through the new grant, Resident Services Coordinators at The Bolton North Apartments and The Terraces at Park Heights in Baltimore will expand initiatives aimed at improving food access for seniors. Planned efforts include enhanced enrollment and renewal assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), expanded food pantry services and home-delivered food boxes, and community-led shared meals that encourage social engagement among residents.

Established in 2022 by Enterprise Community Partners with support from the Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation, administered by Bank of America as trustee, the Thome Aging Well program follows a trust-based philanthropy model. This approach empowers local organizations to respond quickly and effectively to the specific needs of the communities they serve.

Stephany De Scisciolo, Enterprise's Vice President of Impact, Evaluation and Population Health, emphasized that the funding provides community organizations with the flexibility to tailor solutions to local challenges. She noted that entrusting resources to experienced, community-based partners helps maximize the program's impact by enabling older adults to continue living safely and comfortably in the neighborhoods they call home.

Since its inception, the Thome Aging Well initiative has distributed more than $23 million to 66 community, government, and tribal organizations. The program has benefited over 14,000 older adults through home modifications that support aging in place, workforce development and training, preventive health services, food access and delivery programs, and a broad range of additional support services.

Kauhale Healthcare Management (“Kauhale”) has assumed management responsibilities for Kingswood Senior Living Community (“Kingswood”), a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) based in Overland Park, Missouri.

Effective January 1, 2026, Kauhale began overseeing the 332-residence campus after it was acquired through a bankruptcy sale. As part of its long-term strategy, the organization plans to convert the long-standing life care model—originally established when the community opened in 1982—into a rental-based structure.

Under Kauhale’s leadership, Kingswood will undergo comprehensive improvements spanning clinical care, resident services, amenities, team member engagement, and overall resident well-being. The plan also includes an investment exceeding $12 million in capital upgrades over the next three years. The initiative is being led by Jim Palculict, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kauhale, and represents the company’s second engagement managing a full continuum-of-care senior living campus for a new ownership group.

“At Kauhale, our focus on excellence is driven by our people,” said Palculict while adding, “Our approach centers on building strong, dedicated care teams and fostering environments that support purpose, wellness, and reassurance for residents and their families. In collaboration with Kingswood Executive Director Sergio del Pino and key stakeholders, we have developed a thoughtful plan designed to meet the evolving needs of seniors in Overland Park. Our goal is to restore Kingswood’s position as a leading senior healthcare community in the region.”