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The 2025 Caritas Award was presented to Diane Dantos, volunteer leader at Presbyterian Village Hollidaysburg, a Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) community. The award was announced at the PAHSA Fall Gathering, November 2, 2025, at The Exchange Center, Boston, Mass. Franklin Fant, PAHSA board chair, who led the award ceremony explained, “This award recognizes an individual or group serving among PAHSA’s members who exemplify the Christian virtue to love God and neighbor.” Diane was nominated by Alicia Fenstermacher, Vice President of Purposeful Living for Presbyterian Senior Living who wrote, “Diane radiates the love of Christ in every moment she spends with us. She volunteers every Monday through Friday without fail. Her dedication is unwavering ¾ not out of obligation, but from a place of deep compassion and faith. Each morning, she leads enriching activity programming including trivia, exercise and discussion groups, all that nurture the social, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of every participant. Diane meets residents and team members exactly where they are, with no judgement- only kindness, care and understanding. Whether it is a warm smile, a gentle touch, or simply sitting beside someone who needs to feel seen, Diane reminds us of all what it means to love God by loving our neighbors. She is not just a volunteer- she is a beloved member of our family.” Diane was unable to attend the Fall Gathering. Dan Davis, President & CEO, accepted the award on her behalf, and shared how much the residents and staff of Presbyterian Village love and feel loved by Diane. The award is supported by the generosity of Hamlin Capital Advisors, a PAHSA sponsor whose representatives presented Diane with a heart-shaped crystal trophy. Along with the trophy, PAHSA will give a donation to the PSL Foundation in Diane’s honor. Nominations for the 2026 Caritas Award will open next summer. Read more about the Caritas Award
The 2025 Caritas Award was presented to Diane Dantos, volunteer leader at Presbyterian Village Hollidaysburg, a Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) community. The award was announced at the PAHSA Fall Gathering, November 2, 2025, at The Exchange Center, Boston, Mass.
Franklin Fant, PAHSA board chair, who led the award ceremony explained, “This award recognizes an individual or group serving among PAHSA’s members who exemplify the Christian virtue to love God and neighbor.”
Diane was nominated by Alicia Fenstermacher, Vice President of Purposeful Living for Presbyterian Senior Living who wrote, “Diane radiates the love of Christ in every moment she spends with us. She volunteers every Monday through Friday without fail. Her dedication is unwavering ¾ not out of obligation, but from a place of deep compassion and faith. Each morning, she leads enriching activity programming including trivia, exercise and discussion groups, all that nurture the social, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of every participant. Diane meets residents and team members exactly where they are, with no judgement- only kindness, care and understanding. Whether it is a warm smile, a gentle touch, or simply sitting beside someone who needs to feel seen, Diane reminds us of all what it means to love God by loving our neighbors. She is not just a volunteer- she is a beloved member of our family.”
Diane was unable to attend the Fall Gathering. Dan Davis, President & CEO, accepted the award on her behalf, and shared how much the residents and staff of Presbyterian Village love and feel loved by Diane.
The award is supported by the generosity of Hamlin Capital Advisors, a PAHSA sponsor whose representatives presented Diane with a heart-shaped crystal trophy. Along with the trophy, PAHSA will give a donation to the PSL Foundation in Diane’s honor.
Nominations for the 2026 Caritas Award will open next summer.
Read more about the Caritas Award