Robert P. and Clara I. Milton Charitable Trust Foundation

Mission To meet senior housing needs in the South Bend, Indiana area in ways that promote health, dignity, independence, and quality of life. About the Foundation Robert P. and Clara I. Milton lived for many years on the West side of South Bend. Robert managed one of the city’s leading drug stores at the turn of the 20th century. The Miltons did not have children. Upon their deaths (Robert in 1931; Clara in 1942), they bequeathed their estate for the purpose of creating a retirement home for seniors. In 1982, the retirement home was sold. The Milton’s generous bequest is still being dedicated to meeting senior housing needs for our aging population in ways that promote health, dignity, independence, and quality of life. About the Foundation Robert P. and Clara I. Milton lived for many years on the West side of South Bend. Robert managed one of the city’s leading drug stores at the turn of the 20th century. The Miltons did not have children. Upon their deaths (Robert in 1931; Clara in 1942), they bequeathed their estate for the purpose of creating a retirement home for seniors. In 1982, the retirement home was sold. The Milton’s generous bequest is still being dedicated to meeting senior housing needs for our aging population in ways that promote health, dignity, independence, and quality of life.