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Men to share stories of grief on charity walk BBC News, West of England; by Dawn Limbu; 2/8/25 Hundreds of men from Somerset and Wiltshire are being encouraged to share their experiences of grief and bereavement on an eight-mile (12km) charity walk. Dorothy House Hospice Care is hosting its annual 'Men's Walk to Support' to raise funds to help the charity continue to provide free end-of-life care. The walk on 8 March will take participants from the charity's hospice in Winsley, Wiltshire, to Bath Pavillion in Somerset. Dan Varley, community and events fundraiser, said the walk can be really "powerful" for men who have experienced bereavement. 

Chapters Health system names new Executive Director and Chief Development Officer of the Foundation for Chapters Health Foundation Cision PR Web, Temple Terrace, FL; by Chapters Health System; 2/6/25 Chapters Health System ... announced the appointment of Franklin Guerrero as the new Executive Director and Chief Development Officer of the Chapters Health Foundation. Guerrero, accomplished fundraising executive with more than 20 years of experience in developing successful fundraising strategies, previously served as the Vice President of Major and Planned Gifts at Capital Caring Health, a Chapters Health affiliate organization. He also partnered with leadership at organizations such as AARP Foundation, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Project HOPE, USA for UNHCR and Children International.

Carolina Caring receives a $975,000 grant from The Duke Endowment Carolina Caring; Press Release; 1/29/25 We are excited to announce that Carolina Caring, through the work of Carolina Caring Foundation, has received a $975,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to fund a palliative care pilot program developed in partnership with CaroNova, a nonprofit health transformation catalyst serving North and South Carolina. Combining strategy and solutions to accelerate the future of an affordable, equitable, and effective system of health for all Carolinians, CaroNova works with partners across the Carolinas to drive reforms. The Endowment grant is one of the highest grant amounts Carolina Caring has received in organizational history. The grant will be distributed over two years:  $375,000 in 2025 and $600,000 in 2026. 

HomeCare & Hospice launches CRCF fund to support local care services Olean Times Herald, Olean, NY; by Olean Times Herald Staff; 1/30/25 HomeCare & Hospice recently established an agency fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to support its mission, programming and operations. Through this new fund, HomeCare & Hospice hopes to ensure the continuation and enhancement of compassionate care services across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee and Wyoming counties [New York]. By collaborating with CRCF, HomeCare & Hospice aims to strengthen its financial foundation, allowing for sustained delivery of essential services such as home care, hospice, palliative care and nursing home programs.

Sons of the American Legion donates $14K to Hospice HouseOwatonna People's Press, Owatonna, MN; 1/29/25 On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Owatonna Sons of the American Legion presented their donation of $14,063 to members of the Homestead Hospice House Board. This generous donation was made possible by raising the proceeds from their 2024 raffle ticket sales and a match in proceeds from the Owatonna Legion Post members. Kasy Kamholz stated that the Homestead Hospice House is nearly ready to open as they have met their fundraising goals. He stated that they are currently negotiating the final details on a contract with Seasons Hospice out of Rochester. 

Hospice volunteers lend a aand at Yesterday’s Treasures, raising over $19,000 for Hunterdon Hospice TAP into Phillipsburg, New Providence, NJ; by Hunterdon Health; 2/1/25 This past holiday season, hospice volunteers generously gave their time to assist in Yesterday’s Treasures, Hunterdon Health Foundation’s upscale re-sale shop. ... To thank them for their dedication, the Hunterdon Health Foundation donated the proceeds from their time—over $19,000—back to hospice programs. These funds will help ensure that patients and their families continue to receive the compassionate care they rely on. 

Vermont Mutual grants $10,000 to CVHHH through Charitable Fund Vermont Mutual Insurance Group; by Tim; 1/28/25 Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) received a $10,000 grant from the Vermont Mutual Charitable Giving Fund. ... “We are honored to award this grant to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice,” said Sarah Young, executive director of the Vermont Mutual Charitable Giving Fund. “Their unwavering dedication to providing compassionate care and support for individuals and families during life's most challenging moments is truly inspiring.

Circle of Life opens home-based care center Talk Business & Politics, Arkansas; by Talk & Politics staff; 1/28/25 Nonprofit hospice provider Circle of Life recently opened the two-story, 27,133-square-foot Joey Feek Center for Home-Based Care in Lowell after a capital campaign raised over $12.5 million. According to a news release, the center will serve 93% of the nonprofit’s patients daily. “We want to express our deep gratitude to our community, board of directors, and dedicated staff for making this expansion possible,” CEO Catherine Grubbs said. ... Dee Vaughn, chief development officer, said the campaign surpassed its $12.5 million goal and had over 350 supporters. Circle of Life has more than 170 staff based at the new center, ... 

New hospice center in Missoula prepares for grand opening Times-Leader, Missoula, MT; by Taylor Richardson; 1/24/25 The Partner Hope Foundation has completed construction on its new hospice center in Missoula, offering critical services to the region. This facility is only the second of its kind in Montana and aims to provide high-quality care for elders in western Montana. ... The center features 12 patient care rooms equipped with amenities such as a spa, a full kitchen, and a space for spiritual practices. Melro highlighted the design of the patient rooms: "We tried to make them oversize so that family could gather here and stay with the patient as needed. We tried to encompass some things that will help make the patients more comfortable, such as additional storage and their own refrigerator. ... The center's creation was made possible by a $15.4 million fundraising campaign which is 95% funded so far. 

Orban and Shirley Haas’ legacy gift ... Continues to transform Dickinson County Abilene-RC.com, Abilene, KS; by Elizabeth Weese; 1/23/25 When Orban and Shirley Haas passed away, they left behind more than memories — they left a profound and enduring legacy for their community through the Community Foundation of Dickinson County. Their visionary generosity has become a testament to the power of keeping local money local. Since their legacy gift was entrusted to the Foundation, more than $300,000 has been granted to the organizations they cared about most: Dickinson County Home Health & Hospice and the Abilene Public Library. These funds have not only supported these vital organizations but have allowed them to expand their operations and services, creating a ripple effect of positive impact across Abilene and Dickinson County.

Visiting Nurses Foundation awarded $132,000 in grant funding to Assured Hospice for comfort therapies in 2024 The Chronical, Centralia, WA; by The Chronicle; 1/22/25 The Visiting Nurses Foundation awarded $132,000 in grant funding to Assured Hospice in 2024 to deliver essential comfort therapies to end-of-life patients across Washington state, the foundation announced Wednesday. "Since the partnership began in 2002 with a $600 grant, the program has expanded significantly, reaching hundreds of patients and their families each year," the Visiting Nurses Foundation said in a news release. Comfort therapies — including acupuncture, massage, music therapy, guided imagery and animal-assisted therapy — are proven to reduce pain, foster relaxation and enhance overall quality of life, the news release stated.

Care Dimensions receives $10,000 grant from ACM Lifting Lives to support music therapy program MassNonprofit News; 1/22/25Care Dimensions, the largest hospice and palliative care provider in Massachusetts, is proud to announce receiving a $10,000 grant from ACM Lifting Lives®, the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music. ... “Dealing with memory loss can be such an unmooring experience,” noted Care Dimensions Creative Arts Therapy Coordinator Li Kynvi, who is a board-certified music therapist. “One of the magical things about music therapy, especially for those with dementia, is that music lives in them in a whole different way than even the last five minutes does, which enables them to not only engage with a song, but engage with the person sharing it, and delivers a feeling of connection and competence often difficult for dementia patients to experience.”Editor's note: Providing patient care from a board certified music therapist is far superior to simply having a musician perform. Music therapy focuses on the person: physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, spiritually. Music therapy engages memories and meanings for the present moment, and ahead. For more information, examine the Certification Board for Music Therapy. Click here for their directory.

Big Bend Hospice opens new resale boutique benefiting local families Apalachicola The Times; by Bill Wertman; 1/15/25 At Big Bend Hospice (BBH), every decision we make is guided by our commitment to serving families across North Florida with compassion and care. For more than 40 years, we have been a cornerstone of support for patients with advanced illnesses and their loved ones. Today, I am proud to share an exciting new chapter in our story: the opening of Oak Tree Treasures, a resale shop located at 3260 Mahan Drive in Tallahassee. ...  Oak Tree Treasures embodies our mission of ensuring every family has access to the highest quality hospice care, regardless of financial barriers. All proceeds directly support our hospice services and therapeutic programs, bringing comfort and dignity to families during life’s most challenging moments.