Village Shalom recently revealed its newly-named main entrance, now called the “Stanley J. Bushman Circle Drive,” in recognition of Bushman’s generosity and dedication to the community.
Standing at the entrance is a granite monument inscribed with one of Bushman’s favorite quotes, “Are you helping others today?”
Jim Klein, Village Shalom’s past board chair and lifetime member, presented a video to Bushman on his 96th birthday, featuring the monument and messages of gratitude from across the community.
The monument serves as a lasting tribute to Bushman’s unwavering commitment to Village Shalom and the Jewish community. His unrestricted $2 million gift continues to support the care that Village Shalom has provided to Kansas City’s elders for generations.
Upon donating his gift in 2022, Bushman said, “With antisemitism what it is today, it is really important that we show that we care about the general community as well as the Jewish community, and I think that each of these charities [Village Shalom, Jewish Family Services and Jewish Vocational Service] makes a huge, huge difference.”
