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Festival of Trees raises $50K for Compass HospiceStar Democrat (Easton, MD)December 21, 2023Denton, MD—Dozens of donated, decorated evergreen trees at the Towers Family Historical Museum in Hobbs were not just a beautiful display of Christmas cheer. They prompted $50,000 in donations for Compass Hospice’s work in Caroline County. Despite the rainy weather, the annual Festival of Trees the first weekend of December attracted almost two dozen corporate sponsors who raised over $25,000 of the total proceeds. 

Lassus Donates To Stillwater HospiceTimes Union (Warsaw, IN)December 19, 2023Warsaw, IN—Lassus Handy Dandy, 777 Parker St., Warsaw, presented Stillwater Hospice with a $2,610 donation Tuesday. Store Manager Lora Bridegam said from Nov. 7 to Dec. 1, all the Lassus stores do the “Be a Blessing” fundraiser, which is a tradition Lassus has done for years. The donation came from customers choosing to round their purchases up. 

Community Foundation Boosts Mahoning Valley Nonprofits with $972,402The Business Journal (Youngstown, OH)December 20, 2023Youngstown, OH—The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and its affiliates awarded $972,402 to 39 local organizations. ... Additionally, the Hospice Trust of Trumbull County granted $100,000 to Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice.

Charity fashion show raises $37,000 for hospice patientsSuncoast News (Port Richey, FL)December 19, 2023New Port Richey, FL—Nearly $37,000 was raised at the Candace Glewen Charity Fashion Show on Dec. 5 to benefit Gulfside Hospice, with proceeds to provide patient care and bereavement support for the community.

Christmas tree dedicated to those who died in hospice care in 2023 stolen in EllensburgSource One (Columbia River Basin, WA)December 18, 2023Ellensburg, WA—In an unfortunate turn of events, a treasured Christmas tree, integral to a local hospice care volunteer group’s annual remembrance event, was reported stolen this past weekend. Hearts & Hands of Kittitas County, formerly known as Hospice Friends, has been a beacon of compassion and support in Ellensburg, dedicating their time to assist those in hospice care. The stolen tree, a centerpiece for their “Tree of Love” event, was intended to honor individuals served by the organization who passed away in 2023. This significant event, originally scheduled for January 25, 2024, not only serves as a memorial but also plays a crucial role in fundraising efforts for the group.

Carol S. Weeks Memorial Hospice Benefit raises $8,200LootPress (Beckley, WV)December 18, 2023Beckley, WV—”The 7th Annual Carol S. Weeks Memorial Hospice Benefit recently raised $8,200 for Hospice of Southern West Virginia. The three-day event is hosted by Calacino’s Pizzeria owner Jeff Weeks. The awareness event is important to Weeks whose mother received hospice services after a battle with an autoimmune disease.

Mary Washington Hospice’s 6th annual Light Up a Life raises more than $34,000Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg, VA)December 17, 2023Fredericksburg, VA—Mary Washington Hospice hosted its sixth annual Light Up a Life Illumination event on Nov. 9. This special event allowed community members to purchase luminaria in their loved ones’ memory. ... Proceeds from Light Up a Life benefit Mary Washington Hospice, Grief Support Services and Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary. ... “This year, Light Up a Life raised more than $34,000 to support these vital programs,” says Amy Hoffman, director of Mary Washington Hospice.

The $20,000 Christmas Tree—Lake County Hospice’s Annual Festival of TreesThe Bloom (Lake County, CA)December 15, 2023Imagine stepping into a place where Christmas exists in a timeless moment—it starts at the registration tables, where a train circles a beautifully decorated tree. But once you walk down the hallway and into the main tent, you enter another world. This moment, hosted by Lake County Hospice, has become a beacon of hope and compassion, bringing joy to families and touching the hearts of all who attend. ... It’s a visual feast. ... But what sets the Festival of Trees apart is its purpose. Beyond the fascinating and enchanting decorations, the event serves as a vital fundraiser for Lake County Hospice. ... People know that Hospice of Lake County fills a significant need in the community and bid accordingly. Winners of auctions donate the tree back to be auctioned again, and yes, one tree sells for $20,000.

Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation Supports Hospice with Financial GiftMonroe (WI) TimesDecember 14, 2023Monroe, WI—Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation, a member of SSM Health, has presented the SSM Health Monroe Hospice Home with a donation of $120,000. ... This gift is primarily comprised of dollars raised at the annual “Little Golf” & Grill event as well as memorials and other hospice gifts throughout the year.

100+ Men Red Rock Presented $5,550 Check Donation to Hospice of Pella on FridayKNIA-AM (Knoxville, IA)December 9, 2023Knoxville, IA—100+ Men Red Rock presented a check for just over $5,500 to Hospice of Pella Friday morning. The donation will be used to support the Day of Care Program at Hospice of Pella. The program provides a way for families and friends to give their loved ones a day or days of routine care.

Sandpiper Scottsdale donates $4,000 in food for hospice patientsDaily Independent (Phoenix, AZ)December 8, 2023Scottsdale, AZ—For the second year in a row, Sandpiper Scottsdale held a holiday food drive to benefit Hospice of the Valley patients and families in need. The community donated $4,000 in nonperishable food, along with $200 for extra groceries.

Holly Ball 2023 Raises Over $850,000 for Three Central Minnesota StaplesKNSI-AM (St. Cloud, MN)December 7, 2023St. Cloud, MN—The CentraCare Foundation says the Hollyball Gala Saturday night saw 1,200 people raising over $850,000 for three important central Minnesota staples. The proceeds will benefit the Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center, CentraCare Hospice, and the Coborn Cancer Center. Living up to this year’s theme, “Be The Good,” the money will help the hospice center purchase the Empathy app which provides real-time support, day or night, for families of hospice patients during the grieving process.

Mary Washington Hospice’s Sixth Annual Light Up a Life Raises Over $34,000News ReleaseDecember 4, 2023Fredericksburg, VA—Mary Washington Hospice hosted its sixth annual Light Up a Life Illumination event on November 9, 2023. This special event allowed community members to purchase luminaries in their loved ones’ memory. Over 350 individuals were honored, and their names were read aloud by the hospice team during an intimate program in the Meditation Garden at Mary Washington Hospital. The proceeds from Light Up a Life benefit Mary Washington Hospice, Grief Support Services, and Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary.