The 2026 Annual Impact Report of the Respite for All Foundation, a national leader in community-driven, non-medical dementia respite. It covers the organization's growth to 80+ communities in 20 states, national honors, research partnerships, and strategic plans.
This is the 2026 Annual Impact Report of the Respite for All Foundation, a national nonprofit that builds sustainable, volunteer-driven respite programs for families living with dementia. The report is intended for donors, volunteers, community partners, and anyone interested in dementia care and nonprofit scaling.
The report opens with a letter from CEO Daphne Johnston, highlighting the foundation's expansion to 20 states and 80+ respite communities. It notes the board's goal to launch in five to eight new states annually over the next five years, leveraging church spaces and volunteer networks.
It details two major national honors received on October 1, 2026: the Maude's Award for Supporting Care Partners (with a $25,000 prize) and selection for Stand Together Foundation's Catalyst Ignite program, which provides coaching, evaluation tools, and growth funding.
A key section describes a new research partnership with Georgia State University's Gerontology Institute. Pilot findings show 99% of care partners feel connected and 96% say the program fulfills their needs. Volunteers report increased purpose and belonging. The project has expanded to the full network.
The report covers the annual Whirlwind Leadership Training Conference in Birmingham, AL, with 230 attendees from 15 states. It also describes the 5th Annual Brain Science Luncheon featuring Dr. Marc Milstein, attended by nearly 1,000 guests, and lists sponsors and supporters.
Finally, it introduces new staff member Mary Cohen, lists the board of directors, and outlines the foundation's strategic commitment to national growth through expanded staffing and infrastructure. The report concludes with a thank-you list of donors and friends.