Sean Taylor photograph Saskatoon Search and Rescue (SSAR), a Yardi-supported nonprofit organization established in 2008 in Saskatoon, SK, is a 100 percent volunteer organization that provides emergency response services throughout the province. Established to assist local authorities in search and rescue operations, it specializes in locating missing persons, supporting community safety initiatives, and offering disaster response for major snowstorms, flooding and wildfires. Members are equipped with essential navigation, first aid and incident management skills. “In the past five years, we have been activated more than 70 times and spent more than 4,500 hours searching for missing persons. This does not include thousands of hours of training and administrative work to operate a thriving and 100% volunteer organization,” explained Sean Taylor, fundraising director, searcher, team leader, search manager, and electronic search specialist instructor for SSAR. SSAR’s mission is to protect lives and support those in distress through dedicated service and teamwork. It engages in public education and outreach programs, promoting awareness about safety and preparedness in their community. SSAR collaborates with local agencies, ensuring a coordinated response during crises. With a commitment to continuous training and improvement, SSAR aims to enhance its capabilities and foster community resilience, ensuring they are always ready to respond effectively. SSAR has just finalized a new strategic plan, and a few key priorities include: Increase team capacity to respond to emergencies while ensuring this effort can be sustained. Expand its capacities by involving more SSAR members in a broader range of activities, mentoring, succession planning, and encouraging committee involvement to help share the workload in fundraising and administrative tasks required to operate a busy and thriving volunteer organization.   Maintain existing partnerships and establish new ones with funding sources to ensure the long-term financial viability of SSAR as a leading search and rescue organization. Funding from Yardi significantly boosts the SSAR team’s ability to meet goals and priorities. The funds are allocated towards training programs and specialized equipment still needed for its Rapid Response and Wilderness First Responder Teams and any other new initiatives they decide to implement. This may include advanced training courses, essential gear, or certification/re-certification programs that enhance their skills and effectiveness. These funds also assist SSAR when applying for grants that require an investment from SSAR or to show that they have funding available from other sources to fund a larger project. “This is the third year in a row that Yardi has supported Saskatoon Search and Rescue,” said Taylor. He continued, “We are humbled by your generosity and the trust you have placed in us to use these funds wisely. Your belief in the importance of our work in the community means a great deal to us.”  Project Lifesaver In 2018, SSAR saw a need to be proactive and preventative regarding people who are prone to wandering (e.g., elderly people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia and younger people with autism), so they became a Project Lifesaver agency. Project Lifesaver clients wear a transmitter or “personal locator unit” on their wrist or ankle that emits an individualized radio frequency. If the client goes missing, the caregiver immediately notifies the police and identifies the person as a Project Lifesaver client. In addition to regular police resources, members of Saskatoon Search and Rescue who are trained and equipped “Electronic Search Specialists” are immediately activated. The missing person’s individualized radio frequency number is programmed into a receiver, and the search begins. SSAR strives to provide these services free of charge to prevent financial barriers for people needing this program’s benefits. Because of strong community and corporate support, they can continue to provide the services without cost to all of their clients. Saskatoon Search and Rescue is the province’s most prominent and busiest SAR team and the only Project Lifesaver agency.  “We currently have 46 clients wearing transmitters, and 125 families have been supported by the program since 2018. During this time, we have been activated 30 times...

Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e.V. is a Yardi-supported NGO established in 1991 in Oldenburg (Oldb), Germany, that supports young girls to young adult women and engages in open youth work. Its work is crucial to challenge gender norms and raise awareness among girls and young women, empowering them. The organization is working on upgrades in digitalization and AI and promoting democracy. It will also be moving to a new location in the future. The generous funding from Yardi plays a pivotal role in Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e. V.’s mission. It facilitates crucial upgrades in software, hardware and furnishings. It supports staff training sessions and speakers, making a significant difference in the lives of the young girls and women they serve. “Both the girls and the staff are delighted with the support, which enables new purchases or outings that would not have been possible otherwise. We are grateful for any support of our efforts in this area,” expressed Doris Beel, Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e.V manager. Go Kart fun Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e.V. recently brought the girls aged 13-20 for an exciting day of go-karting. It was a thrilling experience for everyone as the girls pushed their limits on the track. One girl felt quite uneasy due to the noise, speed and intense atmosphere. However, by the final round, she was thrilled, growing increasingly confident and started driving closer to the limit, consistently improving lap times. She will make this go-kart a reoccurring experience! Volunteer Opportunities Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e.V. is committed to providing the highest quality of service. Currently, the organization has no volunteer opportunities, as it exclusively relies on professionally trained staff. Stay tuned for more inspiring non-profit profiles in the future. Find them at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...

When it comes to maintenance operations, continuity is king. A lag in response to work orders or skipped inspections can result in increased costs, equipment breakdowns and unhappy tenants. Over the long term, neglected buildings decrease in value, lose appeal and impact your bottom line. Fill the knowledge gap Research shows that the majority of facility managers stay in their jobs for fewer than four years. Losing the skills and knowledge of an experienced facility manager can disrupt your building operations and cost you time and money while you onboard new staff. A strategy to fill the knowledge gap as seasoned facility managers retire or leave for new opportunities will help the new workforce quickly develop necessary skills. Further, putting tools in place to streamline building operations will help prevent disruption and ensure continuity. As discussed in a recent Yardi white paper, Best Practices to Keep Facility Management on Track, managing the transfer of skills when experienced managers leave their positions will ensure your buildings continue to operate at peak performance, site visits are optimized and your tenants are satisfied. The right technology, including online learning, will enable you to automate maintenance operations as well as efficiently train and onboard new team members and ensure they quickly gain necessary knowledge and skillsets. Use tech for automation and more Manual and paper-based methods for maintenance operations are inefficient and error prone. Without a centralized database of maintenance information, there is no transparency so management oversight across properties is a challenge — you won’t know where to improve or how to save money. And when building management systems age, you face similar challenges with obsolete technology and miss opportunities to optimize processes and reduce costs. Over time, these issues decrease asset value. To follow best practices and solve these challenges, you need an integrated software platform. Yardi Facility Manager is a connected facility management solution that provides automation and advanced tools including AI to revolutionize maintenance processes and building management across your portfolio. Leverage all the benefits of connected software Facility Manager provides complete transparency and reduces costs while ensuring buildings operate at peak efficiency to make tenants happy. A few key benefits to consider: • Centralizes critical and historical information with easy access • Keeps equipment documents and preventive maintenance plans in one location • Maintains operating procedures for how work gets completed and automates transitions — including by role, so work is automatically transferred when an employee leaves and a replacement is assigned • Connects technicians via mobile apps so work orders and inspections are updated in real time Commit to ongoing process reviews Disruption is here. Facility management leaders should include regular process reviews as part of their strategy to optimize building operations and staff performance — along with reducing costs and investing in the right solutions to achieve greater impact including long-term asset value. Learn more about Yardi Facility...

Millions of dogs and cats are homeless and enter shelters daily in America. However, thanks to the tireless efforts of nonprofit organizations like the Humane Society of Forsyth County, these animals are given a second chance at life, inspiring hope and a brighter future for all. Yardi-supported nonprofit, Humane Society of Forsyth County (HSFC), was established in 1975 in Cumming, GA and is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs. HSFC provides critical services such as adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter clinics, preventative veterinary care and community education. This emphasis on education empowers the community to take responsibility for the welfare of animals, making a significant impact on reducing pet overpopulation. HSFC plans to boost adoption rates to save more animals, connect them with loving homes in the next year, and expand its programs to serve more pets and families in need. They will also enhance community outreach and education efforts to foster responsible pet ownership and strengthen the bond between pets and families. Funding from Yardi enables HSFC to provide essential medical care for animals through its Forever Friend Program, enhances its shelter facilities and expands its low-cost veterinary clinic services to reach more families in need. “We are incredibly grateful for Yardi’s generous support. It’s heartwarming to see a company so committed to community betterment, and their partnership directly impacts the lives of countless animals and families in our community,” expressed Amanda Porter, fundraising and development director for HSFC. Bridget’s Trek to Healing At just six months old, Bridget, a sweet boxer mix, came to HSFC underweight, malnourished, and with a broken leg that had atrophied after spending half her life confined to a Rubbermaid tub. She required extensive veterinary care, including X-rays, radiographs, and evaluations, which revealed additional fractures around her knee. Thanks to HSFC’s Forever Friend Fund, they were able to provide Bridget with the surgery she needed, including pins in her leg to ensure full use over time. With the dedication of her foster family, who worked tirelessly on her physical therapy, and the support of donors like Yardi, Bridget grew stronger every day. Today, she’s thriving in her forever home with a devoted “dog mom,” enjoying the life she always deserved. Many shelters would have given up on a pup like Bridget—but not HSFC. Their Forever Friend Fund ensures that animals like her get the second chance they need! Volunteer Opportunities Humane Society of Forsyth County welcomes volunteers to assist with animal care, participate in fundraising events like its Bark & Boogie Ball, or help with shelter maintenance. For more information, visit its website here or email them at [email protected]. “Every contribution, whether time, resources, or donations, makes a difference. By supporting HSFC, you save lives, create families, and foster a compassionate community,” said Porter. Find future non-profit profiles at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...

The holidays can be a challenging time for many. Instead of buying extravagant gifts, why not give the gift of your time to something truly meaningful? Here are some Yardi-supported nonprofits that warmly welcome volunteers, donations, and a sprinkle of magic to brighten the lives of those less fortunate. Observe National Volunteer Month by taking care of the environment. Bundle up and take a winter walk to pick up trash at a local park. Recycle the waste in the community to make it healthier and more pleasant. It’s a task you can perform anywhere and does not require much. Yardi-supported nonprofit Tree’s Atlanta offers holiday cards to purchase. In doing so, each card plants a shade tree in the metroplex of Atlanta. Work with children and youths this month, volunteer at a nursery or orphanage, or tutor teens at an after-school program. When mentoring children, you are teaching them the value of volunteering. Toy drives are another way to spread joy to children and youth. Santa by the Sea is a nonprofit organization that provides toys to over 1500 kids in one of the most impoverished communities in California. This organization saved the world’s largest Santa from demolition, which is how this novel toy drive started. Another Yardi-supported nonprofit organization, Dallas CASA, has an annual angel tree program. The organization advocates in the community and courtroom for children in the protective care of the state so they can grow up in safe, permanent homes where they can thrive. This year, #TeamYardi Irving delivered gifts to 71 individuals for its angel tree program. Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMH) are found all over the country, and help families have access to healthcare while offering comfort and hope during complex medical journeys. #TeamYardi Atlanta volunteers several times throughout the year for the Atlanta ARMH, whether cooking up a feast for the families staying there or working in its special holiday toy store where families can do all their holiday shopping free of charge. If looking to support them during the holidays, ARMH has a wish list of needs for families during the holiday season. Volunteering is good for health Volunteering is not just about giving. It’s also about gaining. It teaches unique, valuable skills that can be applied in various fields, from coordinating a fundraising drive to teaching children. More than that, it’s therapeutic. Research by Cambridge University shows that volunteerism significantly benefits people with severe mental health issues to the extent that it’s encouraged as part of recovery-oriented services at mental health organizations. And it’s not just mental health. Volunteers show a 63 percent lower mortality rate, and the physical activity involved in volunteer work can lower the risk of developing lifestyle diseases. The work also helps reduce stress and triggers those reward centers in your brain when you’ve succeeded. So please do whatever you can this holiday season and spread holiday joy to those who deserve it the most! Find future non-profit profiles at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...

Like sorting through a giant keyring to find the right key for each door in a large building, siloed software systems waste valuable time for senior living communities. Navigating various platforms and manually transferring data both increase the risk of errors and place a burden on your staff. Imagine the difference when you have a master key that opens every door. With the Yardi Senior Living Suite you unlock everything you need with one interconnected solution that unites financials, care, business intelligence and more on a single platform. Why switch to a single connected solution? If you’ve used disconnected software tools, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of data-entry errors, time wasted digging for answers and the hassle of transferring information from one system to the next. Disparate tools rarely communicate as efficiently as single-stack solutions, if they talk to each other at all. Siloed systems can also be more costly, requiring multiple licensing fees and the expense of maintaining and upgrading each individual system. With a single connected solution like the Yardi Senior Living Suite, you alleviate these challenges, risks and frustrations. Access every tool needed in one secure place, empowering your teams with an intuitive platform that improves care and enhances efficiency. What makes the Yardi Senior Living Suite an unmatched solution? The Yardi Senior Living Suite is designed specifically for senior living operators, offering more than your average solution. Hosted on a cloud-based, HIPAA and SOX-compliant platform, these tools support the full spectrum of senior living — from independent living to continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) to value-based care. We prioritize our clients’ success and long-term growth, resulting in a platform that’s ever evolving and cutting edge. We’re proud to be a Forbes Cloud 100 software provider supporting our clients for 40+ years. Explore our full product suite to learn more, including:    Yardi Voyager Senior Housing, a community management powerhouse, combines property management, financials and complete business oversight Yardi Senior IQ, the only business intelligence solution built for senior living, helps you make smarter, faster decisions with actionable information across your portfolio Yardi EHR, a full-service, interoperable electronic health record solution, helps mitigate errors and limit liability, empowering staff to deliver the best resident care RentCafe Senior CRM, a collection of mobile-friendly sales and marketing tools, helps you attract new residents, nurture leads and maximize occupancy RentCafe Senior Living Portal, a secure online platform keeps residents, families and staff connected around the clock Book time with us Integrated software offers advantages that siloed systems can’t match. Wouldn’t you rather have a master key to unlock everything you need to operate your senior living community? If you’re ready to see the Yardi Senior Living Suite in action, reach out to meet with...

An Atlanta where homelessness is defeated, and every child has a safe and nurturing home is the vision of this Yardi-supported nonprofit for the future. Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter (ACS) was established in 1986 in Atlanta, GA, to break the cycle of poverty for families facing homelessness by building pathways to long-term self-sufficiency and providing quality early childhood education. This shelter serves families with children under six and fills the gaps in access to affordable childcare. Its Early Childhood Education program helps children meet developmental milestones to enter kindergarten on the same page as their housed peers while providing parents with the resources and support to meet financial goals. ACS hopes to assess ways to extend its reach into the Metro Atlanta homeless community while supporting staff. Funding from Yardi is instrumental in the success of ACS programs. This support is not just financial, but it also provides the highest quality of service to a demographic familiar with neglect. Yardi’s participation in the ACS event, Holiday House, where it distributes toy and gift items to families in its care who otherwise could not afford them, shows the impact of their support. Anyone interested in participating can donate items to the toy drive for children up to age 18, knowing that their contribution will make a significant difference. “We are so grateful for Yardi’s continued support! We are always thrilled to connect with Yardi as a partner,” exclaimed Emily Stinson, development coordinator for Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter. Ebonee’s Pathway to Hope Walking into the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, Ebonee felt apprehensive but hopeful. After losing her housing, she needed childcare for her toddler daughter. She also needed help finding housing and her subsequent career steps. With ACS staff in her corner, Ebonee turned toward a better future and hasn’t looked back. First, the team helped Ebonee enroll her daughter in its Toddler 2 class with Lead Teacher Ms. Tameela. “Seeing my daughter happy, learning, and flourishing has made me smile,” Ebonee beamed. With housing support, tuition assistance, and the knowledge her daughter was cared for, Ebonee explored her interest in becoming an esthetician. Along the way, she discovered her true passions: radiology and healthcare. Now, Ebonee is working toward her medical assistant certification. Ebonee shares, “I want to dive into the healthcare field after graduation… I plan to become a radiologist… [so] I can secure my daughter and I’s future along with helping patients with accurate diagnoses.” Most recently, Ebonee’s hard work landed her on the honor roll. With the community cheering her on, Ebonee achieves her daily goals. Ebonee’s story is evidence of the hope and potential that can be realized with the proper support, inspiring others to believe in the possibility of change. Often, homelessness and its preceding challenges steal power and choice from parents. Supporting Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter will empower families to pursue more hopeful futures. Ebonee says, “I’ve regained a newer, clearer vision and purpose; I’m finding my path.” Volunteer Opportunities Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter offers group and individual volunteer opportunities in its classrooms to assist with supervision and engagement. These opportunities are not just a chance to give back, but they also provide a unique way to see your donation’s impact because you genuinely connect with children. Stinson says, “It’s a great way to be directly involved in the positive change we’re creating.” For more information, reach out to Emily Stinson at [email protected]. Find future non-profit profiles at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...

Industry leaders agree that when it comes to CRE space management, it is critical to centralize lease data, maximize rental square footage (RSF), improve energy efficiency and reconfigure spaces to meet changing needs and put existing spaces to the best use. Understanding your RSF helps you determine effective rental rates as well as attract and retain tenants for all your properties and for every purpose including office, flex space and retail. Making data-driven decisions and having tools to visualize and reimagine every space in your portfolio will yield optimal results. Floor plan management software is quickly becoming a best practice for CRE operators — especially when united with an enterprise property management platform to achieve one source of data. Advanced software such as Yardi Floorplan Manager connects portfolio-wide data so clients can utilize a single solution to integrate and quantify space, occupancy and performance data. Yardi Floorplan Manager capabilities Floorplan Manager enables clients to create and edit floor and stacking plans with real-time lease metrics and instant area calculations to promote quicker turnaround. Features include out-of-the-box KPIs and the ability to leverage existing AutoCAD drawings combined with occupancy data for smart space planning. The solution also enables users to create “digital twins” of their assets that include floor plan schematics, locations of equipment and other pertinent details that helps clients visualize data to make decisions that drive NOI. Floorplan Manager delivers: Enhanced floor plans: seamlessly integrate your floor plans with Yardi Voyager data and visualize all CAD file layers. Annotations and customizations: support external and internal floor plan use cases with customized unit labels, metrics and tenant logos. Speculation and leasing tools: create visually stunning “what if?” scenarios and sharable leasing models with version control and effective date. Accurate calculations: quickly process area spreadsheets according to BOMA and REBNY standards. Compare and report drawing data against Voyager areas. Consolidated visuals: Manage and visualize all CAD layers, draw unit boundaries and demise space. Easily edit, create, approve and activate new floor plan versions. How one industry leader is optimizing space management Macerich, one of the nation’s leading owners, operators and developers of one-of-a-kind retail and mixed-use properties in top markets uses Floorplan Manager to integrate lease and tenant data from Voyager and optimize space management. The flexibility to see a higher level of space detail for both public-facing sites and internal planning using Floorplan Manager is an advantage for Macerich. The ability to view maps historically is another big win. “There are all sorts of metrics you can look at on the maps. Many are pre-configured but you can basically add anything you want. As a visual reporting tool, the solution lets us look at tenant sales and rents and other categories that we can colorize on the map which makes it easy for us to see if we have too many similar stores on one level. We can review vacancies and decide what would work best in those spaces,” saidSteve Schmid, assistant vice president for Information Technology at Macerich. Wondering what advanced space management software can do for you? Learn more about Yardi Floorplan...

In today’s landscape of operating senior living communities, how can you alleviate staffing challenges? Organizations of various sizes seek answers in technology. Yet, how do you find the right technology that won’t overwhelm your essential care staff who are already busy? Our single connected solution — the Yardi Senior Living Suite — can simplify daily tasks for caregivers, helping you empower and retain your team members. For insight into actions that can promote both staff satisfaction and quality of care for residents, don’t miss our informative new ebook. After checking out a few highlights here, explore the full ebook. Why choose a single connected solution for your senior living community? According to 2024 data from the American Health Care Association, two-thirds of senior living communities are concerned they may have to close due to ongoing workforce challenges. Over 50% say their workforce situation has stayed the same or gotten worse in the past six months. 7 out of 10 still have fewer employees than they did before the pandemic. 46% are limiting admissions due to labor shortages. With no end in sight for these staffing challenges, it’s critical to invest in tools that simplify daily tasks for your caregivers — and incentivize them to stay longer. How does our technology support staff retention? Supporting your staff with an integrated electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medication administration record (eMAR) solution helps them provide better care for your residents.   Take a closer look at how our comprehensive care solutions support staff by: Uniting integrated workflows on a single platform. Supporting all types of senior living including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and life plan communities/continuing care retirement communities. Reinforcing value-based care (VBC) initiatives that empower staff. Keeping sensitive data safe with HIPAA and SOX compliance. Delivering solutions backed by a Forbes Cloud 100 company with 40+ years of industry experience. Providing interoperability and secure interface partners. Simplifying staff training with robust, built-in educational materials that allow employees to learn at their own pace, including videos, recorded webinars and job aids. Explore our integrated care solutions Yardi EHR: Yardi EHR is a full-service electronic health record solution that unites clinical intake processing, medication management, resident assessments, interoperability, care planning and more. It enables streamlined analysis of population health metrics and real-time information sharing — helping you track and improve resident health outcomes. Yardi eMAR: Yardi eMAR is a comprehensive medication management solution built for senior living. It streamlines medication passing and facilitates seamless communication between pharmacies, care staff and senior management, all on a single platform. Read the ebook in full The Yardi Senior Living Suite offers more ways to improve staffing challenges — read the ebook in its entirety to learn more. And if you have any questions for our team, don’t hesitate to reach...