b'A YEAR AT ADULT DAY HEALTHCAREA YEAR AT85%LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER310 of clients have dementiachildren participated in 72%Lincoln Learning CentersLincoln Learning Center live with a relative and 26% programming A family crisis doesnt always mean anreside with a spouseemergency. For many of our clients 98% during the pandemic, it meant trying of children graduating to balance work with young children from pre-kindergartenforced to learn online at home.were assessed as readyDesert Missions Lincoln Learning for kindergarten Center serves as one of the few 31% Arizona schools to meet the nations highest standards for child were racial or ethnicdevelopment and school readiness. minorities, demonstratingA licensed, accredited childcare and diversity in our classrooms early education program, Lincoln Learning Center remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic to serve families of front-line essential workers in healthcare, law enforcement and firefighting. Additionally, a before-and-after-school program provided in-classroom support for children learning online. Adult Day HealthcareWith the most vulnerable families unable to afford the cost of assisted living, Desert Mission Adult Day Healthcare offers a safe environment and enriching activities for older adults, as well as a respite for their caregivers.Continuing to follow strict safety guidelines, the center currently has 15 participants per day, ranging in age from 56 to 100. They attend one-to-five days per week, depending upon their need and family situation.As the needs of our community continue to grow, Desert Mission and its clients are grateful for the generosity of donors who secure their future through donations to the Desert Mission Endowment. For more information on the Desert Mission Endowment, please e-mail usIts a gift that makes a difference at Foundation@HonorHealth.com or call 480-587-5000. today and for the future.16 HonorHealth Foundation Magazine'