Legacy Forumâ„¢ #5
Join Compassion by Design for a meaningful conversation about building a dependable circle of support for caregivers, older adults, and families.
Our forum includes the Prepared Caregiver Cornerâ„¢, a dedicated segment providing practical emergency preparedness education and resources to help older adults and family caregivers plan for unexpected situations.
Connect, learn, and strengthen your circle of support.
LEGACY FORUM DETAILSVisit our Legacy Forum page for participation information.
Village Without Boundariesâ„¢
A virtual community without geographical boundaries. A place to connect, explore, and belong.
Compassion by Design is building an immersive virtual community designed for older adults and family caregivers. The Village will offer opportunities to meet people, participate in activities, explore welcoming spaces, and build meaningful social connections.
This is more than an idea. Development is actively underway, with community spaces, gathering areas, wellness experiences, and interactive features taking shape.
Planned experiences include social gathering spaces, recreation, wellness activities, a Prepared Caregiver Cornerâ„¢, and COAST, an integrated feature of the Village.
Village Without Boundariesâ„¢ is being developed as an engaging experience that makes virtual participation feel natural, welcoming, and enjoyable. Participation will be free for older adults and family caregivers.
We're inviting founding sponsors, community partners, and supporters to help us complete the Village and bring this innovative experience to life.
Legacy Forum LIVE: Emergency Preparedness
Preparing Today for Peace of Mind Tomorrow
On November 4, 2026, Compassion by Design hosted Legacy Forum LIVE at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland.
The event brought together older adults, caregivers, and community organizations for emergency preparedness education, practical resources, and valuable community connections.
A special highlight was the unveiling of Compassion by Design's first emergency preparedness video, "The First 72 Hours," developed to help older adults and caregivers prepare for unexpected emergencies.
This event was part of our ongoing emergency preparedness education initiative, which also includes the Prepared Caregiver Cornerâ„¢ featured throughout the Legacy Forum Series.
We extend our appreciation to the community partners who participated and helped make this event possible.
Supported by AARP and AARP Maryland through the 2026 AARP Community Challenge.
We're already looking ahead to our 2027 Legacy Forum LIVE experiences.
LEARN ABOUT LEGACY FORUM LIVEFrom Vision to Impact
Compassion by Design was founded on a powerful belief: compassion should be more than a feeling. It should inspire action, create opportunities, and transform lives.
In our first year, we have moved boldly from vision to implementation—launching educational experiences, developing extensive caregiver resources, strengthening community connections, and establishing a growing portfolio of meaningful initiatives.
Our beginning may be recent, but our purpose is clear, our foundation is strong, and our momentum is unmistakable.
A Bold Vision. A Powerful Beginning.
At Compassion by Design, we don't simply envision change—we create it, build it, and put it into action.
In our first year, we've launched a growing portfolio of initiatives that educate, empower, connect, and celebrate caregivers, older adults, and families.
From our expansive Golden Circle of Care Hub, with its continuously growing library of free resources, to the meaningful conversations of the Legacy Forumâ„¢ Series, our work is already reaching beyond ideas and into action.
Every Legacy Forum includes our Prepared Caregiver Cornerâ„¢, providing focused emergency preparedness education for older adults and family caregivers. This component of the series is supported by AARP and AARP Maryland through the 2026 AARP Community Challenge.
Now, through Village Without Boundariesâ„¢, we're developing an immersive virtual community to create new opportunities for connection, social engagement, and participation.
We may be new, but our commitment is established, our programs are growing, and our vision is only becoming stronger.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES2026 AARP Community Challenge
Compassion by Design is proud to be a 2026 AARP Community Challenge grantee.
Supported by AARP and AARP Maryland, our emergency preparedness initiative advances education and practical resources for older adults and caregivers.
Through the Prepared Caregiver Cornerâ„¢ included in every Legacy Forum, our special emergency preparedness programming, and Legacy Forum LIVE, we're helping older adults and family caregivers better understand how to plan for unexpected situations.
The Prepared Caregiver Cornerâ„¢ provides practical information and resources as part of each Legacy Forum experience, helping make emergency preparedness education an ongoing part of our work.
Watch our official grant announcement.
Building on a Powerful Beginning
We're not standing still. Our achievements are creating new opportunities for learning, recognition, and meaningful community connection.
Heroes Behind the Scenesâ„¢
We're preparing to honor caregivers and community champions at our January 8, 2027 awards luncheon.
Discover the Celebration →The Legacy Continues
With four Legacy Forums completed in 2026, we're continuing the conversations, education, and connections that make this series meaningful. Our fifth forum takes place November 24.
Each forum also includes the Prepared Caregiver Cornerâ„¢, supported by AARP and AARP Maryland through the 2026 AARP Community Challenge.
Explore the Legacy Forum →Village Without Boundaries™
Our immersive virtual community is actively being built to connect older adults and family caregivers through shared spaces, activities, and experiences.
Explore the Village →Season of Compassion
Our mission is growing, and every act of generosity helps sustain that momentum. Support the programs, resources, and experiences that are turning compassion into meaningful action.
Raise Some Dough for Compassion!
Make a difference with a delicious treat. Our Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens fundraiser offers an easy way to support Compassion by Design's growing mission.
Purchase a $16 Krispy Kreme Digital Dozen certificate and help support our work.
BUY A DIGITAL DOZEN — $16Together, We Create Lasting Change
Compassion by Design is proof that meaningful progress begins with purpose and grows through action. Every supporter, volunteer, partner, and participant helps us build on what we've started.
Designing Care with Heart. Creating Change with Purpose.