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 Who would ever imagine the tragic
death of a 7-year-old old girl in rural
southwestern Ohio would impact thousands
of people for decades to come?
The story of young Dorothy Love is
one of a life cut short. However, her
accidental death served as a catalyst
for a selfless gesture made by family
friends to honor her memory.
The gift of 294 acres by Moses
Russell and his sisters Martha and
Elizabeth is now the site of Dorothy
Love Retirement Community, the first of
11 communities known today as Ohio
Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS).
The philanthropic spirit exhibited by
the Russell family set the tone for the
future and the mission of our
organization. The promise they made more
than 80 years ago has become a legacy
for OPRS to honor. The OPRS Foundation
continues the legacy of the Russell
family by nurturing a philanthropic
environment throughout all 11 OPRS
communities, encouraging annual and
future support of its mission. Thousands
of donors and volunteers help bring life
to that generous spirit by creating and
enhancing programs and services, making
a valuable difference in the lives of
those we serve. We are dedicated to
our mission and to the promises we make.
We cherish our history and continue to
clarify our vision for a bright future.
We believe young Dorothy Love and her
family would be gratified to witness how
her life has been honored through our
organization's ongoing commitment to
caring for others.
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