Kindness Tour makes stop at Keystone Villa at Douglassville

Sarah McKillip, president and founder of The House That Fur Built, standing, treasurer Nicole Hartman and the nonprofit organization’s mascot, Peggy Sue, a blind pitbull terrier, stop by Keystone Villa at Douglassville for a Kindness Tour. The group gifted over 40 memory care residents with new plush animals. (Courtesy of Keystone Villa at Douglassville)

PUBLISHED: December 27, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. | UPDATED: December 27, 2023 at 5:01 a.m.

Keystone Villa at Douglassville residents were in high spirits as the Kindness Tour organized by The House That Fur Built, visited the memory care neighborhood recently.

Nicole Hartman, treasurer for The House That Fur Built, presents Keystone Villa residents, from left, Marlene Hoppman, Bertha Richter and Edward “Midge” Pauley with soft plush animals on behalf of the nonprofit organization, which stopped by the senior living community on its Kindness Tour. (Courtesy of Keystone Villa at Douglassville)

President and founder Sarah McKillip, treasurer Nicole Hartman and the nonprofit’s mascot, Peggy Sue, a blind pitbull terrier, gifted over 40 residents with new super-soft plush animals.

Keystone Villa at Douglassville resident Joan Wolf smiles after receiving a soft plush animal from The House That Fur Built treasurer Nicole Hartman. (Courtesy of Keystone Villa at Douglassville)

Residents happily embraced their gently textured toy companions that also aid in stimulating cognitive function and enhancing communication. Peggy Sue won hearts with her happy-go-lucky tail wag and affection.

Memory Care Director Isha Qureshi was overwhelmed with gratitude, seeing the immediate positive impact each toy made.

“I am so grateful to The House That Fur Built for visiting Keystone Villa at Douglassville’s Memory Care,” she said. “The joy it brought to our residents and team is immeasurable.”

The House That Fur Built spreads random acts of kindness with hopes these acts will cause a ripple effect throughout the community, encouraging others to do the same.

Keystone Villa at Douglassville offers independent living, personal care and memory care. There are no buy-in fees or hidden costs, and apartments are leased on an affordable month-to-month basis. Keystone Villa at Douglassville is an award-winning community nationally recognized as a 2024 Caring Star by Caring.com, 2023 Best of Senior Living by A Place for Mom, and 2022-23 Best Independent Living by U.S. News & World. Visit www.keystonevillaatdouglassville.com to learn more.