"It says a lot about a community the way you look after your elderly. A lot of the residents at Salem Home have given to our community for many, many years. I think, as a responsible corporate, citizen it's our job to give back."

Along with ACU, money was raised to fund the project through the help of church congregations, businesses, organizations, and community members.

With the project finished, Arlen Hildebrand Salem Foundation Chair, says they can begin focusing on new projects.

Hildebrand notes Salem has a long wish list of projects to complete. With the entrance finished and paid off, they can begin the next project.

Salem Foundation is currently in the midst of raising money for a new Cottonwood East Dining Room.