According to Director of Giving Jenni Jones, fundraising has already surpassed the $10 million goal. Support came from individual donors, community grants, residents, staff and volunteers. The Kansas Department of Commerce also backed the project through its community service tax-credit program, which is designed to strengthen large fundraising efforts.
“The Salina community, there’s so much hometown pride here and everyone has come together: residents, donors, staff, it’s amazing,” Jones said.
“I am so grateful to all of the donors. The most meaningful part of this campaign has been the new relationships, the deepening of the existing ones and the friendships that have grown along the way.”
Residents who attended the ceremony said the expansion demonstrates how the Manor has grown into a true community hub for older adults, offering stability, connection and consistent on-site support. Many noted that the new wellness center, rehabilitation space and other improvements put the campus in line with modern expectations for mobility, health and social engagement.
Longtime residents described the Manor as a place where people don’t just live, but stay active within a supportive setting designed for aging with dignity. Several said the upcoming additions reflect needs that have increased in recent years as more families choose to remain in Salina rather than seek care elsewhere.
Volunteers echoed the same sentiment. Some have worked with residents for over a decade and said the new facilities will immediately help families who travel long distances or face complex medical situations. They also pointed to a growing demand for independent living units, improved therapy areas and flexible spaces that make it easier for residents, families and staff to stay connected.
The Kansas Department of Commerce emphasized that the expansion fits squarely within statewide priorities focused on quality-of-life improvements for older Kansans.
“We’re grateful that the State of Kansas could be part of the manor’s network of supporters through the Community Service Program Tax Credits,” said Sara Bloom, Quality Place Manager for the Kansas Department of Commerce. “Because how we care for our seniors says something fundamental about who we are. Seniors are the keepers of our stories, our history, our local culture, our faith, our values. The improvements you are building will ensure that older Kansans can continue living active, healthy, engaged lives right here in Salina.”
PMMA President and CEO Bruce Shogren also underscored the people-centered focus behind the project.
“We know that it’s the wonderful people who make Salina Presbyterian Manor so special,” Shogren said. “Soon, we’ll have a building to match—one that reflects and supports the active lifestyle we encourage here, a space designed for healthy aging and strong social connections.”
Across the event, the recurring point from residents, staff, volunteers and officials was the same: this expansion strengthens stability, enhances care, and helps ensure that seniors can remain connected to Salina as the community continues to grow and age.
