About Us

History

Founded in 1973 as a 501(c)(3) entity, Residential Homes for Christian Scientists promotes and extends Christian Science by establishing and maintaining residential homes for Christian Scientists of retirement years.

Our original name was the Association of Residential Homes (Serving Christian Scientists). Through the years the name and purpose of the organization have evolved to what it is today: a group of Christian Science residential organizations who have joined together to provide a support network for member organizations and serve as a clearinghouse for those seeking information about a home for themselves or a loved one.

Unless otherwise indicated on an individual page, all of the member organizations represented here are not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entities. If an agency is for profit, it will be indicated on their individual site and identified as being proprietary.

The organization itself is a not-for-profit/no stock organization, registered in the state of Wisconsin, home to the founding group of individuals. We are governed by an Executive Committee, whose election takes place yearly at the organization’s annual meeting, held in the autumn of each year.

2023 ORH Board of Trustees

President

Susan Orttung

Executive Director at Lynn House
in Alexandria, VA
susan@lynnhouse.org
(703) 989-2266

Executive Coordinator

Andrea Black

orh.execcoord@gmail.com
(860) 659-1412

Board Members

Brady Fyfe

Leadership Team at Wellspring Gardens
in San Antonio, TX
bradyfyfe@aol.com
(618) 946-3796

Jennifer Johnson

Executive Director at The Leaves
in Dallas, TX
jjohnson@theleaves.org
(972) 643-3522

Treasurer

Tracy Wilkerson

orh.bdtreasurer@gmail.com

Stephanie Boyman

Executive Director of Alta Vista in Santa Barbara, CA
 stephanie@altavistafoundation.com
(805) 966-3516

Robin Banko

Executive Director at Mankowski Homes
in Azusa, CA
manager@mankowskihomes.com
(626) 334-4718