AVE is proud to support breast cancer awareness initiatives that make a lasting impact in our communities. Over the years, we’ve participated in meaningful campaigns including Susan G. Komen® Philadelphia and the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. 2024 was especially close to our hearts, as we walked in support of one of our team member’s daughters, joining Erin’s AVEngers at the Making Strides Walk. Together, we continue to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with all those affected by breast cancer.

MANNA honored Korman Communities founder Steven H. Korman, who is a longtime supporter of the organization, with the 9th Annual Steven H. Korman Day of Caring. Steven’s closest friends and family, as well as team members from Korman Communities, AVE, and aka, joined him by volunteering in the MANNA kitchen to honor his leadership and dedication to MANNA over the past 20+ years.

Steven helped lead MANNA through a capital campaign, resulting in a new state-of-the-art facility, which is now known as the The Steven Korman Nutrition Center. MANNA believes in the power of food as medicine and provides medically tailored meals and education to people who are battling life-threatening illnesses.

For three years and counting, every AVE community nationwide spends the month of May collecting donations in honor of our four-legged residents. These donations include items such as toys, food, beds, blankets, and more. On top of the donation drive, AVE also makes monetary donations to a local shelter for every pet move-in during May. Previous partners have included Morris Animal Refuge in Philadelphia, Austin Humane Society, Home at Last and others who help support our furry friends. 

AVE communities across the country come together to give back through our Holidays in July campaign – a mid-year donation drive supporting local children and families in need.

Inspired by our Holiday Spirit of Giving season, this initiative was created to recognize that comfort items, toys, school supplies, and essentials are needed year-round – not just during the holidays.

Our teams partner with local children’s hospitals, foster care organizations, and nonprofits such as Toys for Tots, Cradles to Crayons, and more to thoughtfully collect items that are most needed during the summer season.

Our New Jersey communities brought their cheer to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Jersey by delivering the unwrapped toys generosity donated by our residents, partners, and team during our annual AVE Holiday Spirit of Giving.

Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Jersey, a non-profit organization, supports a statewide network of local, community-based CASA programs through which trained volunteers advocate for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families because of abuse or neglect. CASA of New Jersey provides support primarily through funding, training, public education, and technical assistance.

AVE Greater Philadelphia has continually teamed up with KOP District to raise money for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) during King of Prussia Restaurant Week. CHOP’s King of Prussia campus is a dear partner and neighbor of AVE King of Prussia, who we are proud to help fundraise through Shops for CHOP, with proceeds helping to fund lifesaving research and breakthroughs. Adding to the fun in KOP is Igloo Garden on the Green presented by CHOP, which AVE happily supplies the furnishings to, so residents and AVE neighbors alike can enjoy a cozy dining environment every fall.

When Lea Anne Welsh, COO of Korman Communities and president of AVE, first met Adam Lowy, founder of Move For Hunger, she immediately saw synergies between the organization's operations and culture. Move For Hunger, a nonprofit with one clear, but large mission - to mobilize the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger - was Lowy's brainchild and the result of his time spent working on moving trucks at his family's 4th generation moving company, Lowy's Moving Service.

AVE and Move For Hunger formalized a partnership in September 2015, seamlessly integrating a program into AVE's daily operations to collect food for local food banks that would otherwise be thrown out when AVE guests or residents move.

In addition, AVE hosts two large food drives every year - one in September for Hunger Action Month and one in November for Thanksgiving. AVE team members also participate in Move For Hunger fundraisers such as 5ks and truck pulls.

For the past two years, our AVE communities in Greater Phoenix — AVE Phoenix Sky, AVE Phoenix Terra, and AVE Paradise Valley — have proudly partnered with Phoenix Children’s to support their Toy Land Drive. 2024 marked our first annual Holiday Spirit of Giving, where we expanded our efforts by bringing in more of our community to make an even greater impact. Thanks to the generosity of our residents and partners, we collected an incredible number of toys to help bring joy to children and families spending the holidays in the hospital. Our teams also had the opportunity to connect with the dedicated hospital staff who bring care and comfort year-round.

For the past four years, we’ve been proud to partner with Saint Christopher’s Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia during the holiday season. Through this ongoing collaboration, our team comes together each year to support the incredible children and families receiving care at Saint Christopher’s. From toy drives to festive activities, our goal is to help bring moments of joy, comfort, and celebration to those who need it most. We’re honored to continue this meaningful tradition and remain committed to making the holidays a little brighter for the Saint Christopher’s community.