ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
BRITISH OLD PEOPLES HOME IN CALIFORNIA, LTD.
Filed by the State of California September 13, 1930 by Secretary of State Frank C. Jordon
The purpose for which it is formed:
To promote, establish, support and maintain a home for aged men and women of British birth and ancestry, and to operate, conduct, manage, support and maintain the said home.
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The Daughters of the British Empire (DBE) is a completely separate non-profit corporation founded in 1909 for women of British or Commonwealth heritage who lived in the United States of America. They are a philanthropic group whose mission is to provide housing for the elderly, originally those of British origin. Even today three homes around the country, including The British Home, are partially supported by the DBE National Society, through its District organizations and their local chapters.
In 1930 the DBE in the Western District, a non-profit corporation, founded The British Home in California, Ltd. as a separate corporation, also non-profit. The Home opened its doors in Sierra Madre on September 22, 1931. Nestled in the foothills, the Home carries on its mission, the tradition of providing the most comfortable, nurturing environment with care and devotion for all elderly people.
In 1951 the British Home’s name legally changed to its current name, The British Home in California, Ltd. which is reflected in its amended article of incorporation.
Engaging many well-known visitors over its lifetime, from the Consuls General of Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand and honored royal visits from HRH, Princess Margaret and Princess Alexandra, The Home’s highlight of all visits occurred in 1983 when graced by the presence of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Today
With the small beginning of just one cottage, named after one of its benefactors, The British Home’s Shafer Cottage is now one of seven cottages including Armstrong Hall, on the 3-acre campus.
In keeping with the passage of time, The British Home in California enjoys accepting all manner of American citizens who yearn for a safe, happy, new home and friends in their independent and assisted living community.