Linford Good is the recipient of the 2024 Everence regional Journey Award in central Pennsylvania. This award recognizes Good for his years of service and generosity.

 Good has dedicated more than 25 years of his life to the service and growth of Landis Homes and Landis Communities, where he is currently the community design specialist. In his role, he has overseen the planning and implementation of the retirement community's development and numerous expansions with leadership, grace, humility and stewardship.

Larry Guengerich, director of communications and engagement at Landis Communities, nominated Good for the award. Lynette Morales, stewardship consultant for Everence, presented the award to Good.

Created in 2001, the Journey Award is a way for Everence to highlight what people of faith are doing as stewards of their God-given gifts.

 Good has led several environmental stewardship initiatives at Landis Communities. Through his leadership, the retirement community has prioritized utilizing existing resources while developing innovative senior living models and has reached Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification.

 One of Good's most notable initiatives includes the restoration of floodplains at the south campus of Landis Homes. The project created 7 acres of wetlands; restored 2,700 linear feet of stream; and improved the biodiversity of the area with native plants. The creation of the wetlands was intended to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment from the tributary of the Conestoga River and Chesapeake Bay. 

 As part of Good's award, Everence donated $1,000 to the organization of Good's choosing, Landis Communities, designated for "Friends of the Woods and Wetlands." Leon Good, chair of the Landis Homes Friends of the Woods and Wetlands, accepted the donation.

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