News Release: 4/4/2025

The Carmel Foundation Celebrates 75 Years of Community
  Imagine a community that cared so deeply for its older adults that it came together to build something lasting. That’s how The Carmel Foundation began—born from the vision and compassion of a small group of Carmel residents who gathered in a home overlooking the sea in the late 1940s. Led by Mrs. Sidney A. Trevvett and Dr. Remsen Bird, they set out to create a place where older adults could feel secure, connected, and supported. In 1950, The Carmel Foundation opened its doors—and 75 years later, its mission continues to thrive.
 
To celebrate this remarkable milestone, The Carmel Foundation invites the entire community to a 75th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, April 21, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at its campus on the southeast corner of Lincoln and 8th. The event will include music, refreshments, a reflection on the Foundation’s legacy, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Carmel Chamber of Commerce.
 
Today, The Carmel Foundation provides more than 60 weekly programs, 49 affordable housing units, and tens of thousands of nutritious meals each year—served on campus and delivered to those who need them most. It remains a vibrant hub for lifelong learning, social connection, and support for adults 55 and better. (Stay tuned for exciting plans to transform the former Red Cross building into a Wellness Center for our members.)
 
Join us in celebrating 75 years of friendship, resilience, and community spirit in Carmel.
 
   “The Carmel Foundation is a shining example of what can come from vision, hard work, and love for community,” said Sharon Lawrence, author of The Carmel Foundation Fifty Years of Achievement. “Faith. Tenacity. Humor. Prudence. Unity. Generosity. Compassion. It was all set in motion by wise and caring human beings. They created a beautiful idea in a beautiful place.”
 
Join us as we celebrate 75 years of friendship, connection, and community in Carmel—and toast to many more years ahead.