Literature Review

Haven Hospice receives $25k for dementia careThe Ponte Vedra Recorder, by Anthony Richards; 1/25/24Haven Hospice recently received a $25,000 grant from the Thomas A. Plein Foundation that will go toward supporting its dementia care program. The program is all about promoting education of dementia and what it entails for members of the Haven staff, patient caregivers and community partners. ... The grant will help in the creation of memory cafes and caregiver support groups, as well as helping fund additional tools designed to help dementia patients.

Don’t stop dreamin’ turns nursing home residents’ dreams into realityiAdvanceSeniorCare, by Paige Cerulli; 1/22/24The nonprofit now works to fulfill dreams for residents of all Quality Life Services homes, as well as for patients of Three Rivers Hospice. “There is one employee at all ten locations, including Three Rivers Hospice, that represents Don’t Stop Dream’ as a Dream Ambassador,” explains [Paula] Elder. “They are responsible for learning about our residents and patients’ needs and dreams, and submitting them for request. Most dreams are typically granted to our residents and patients after research is completed to ensure their safety, travel arrangements (if necessary), and staffing is available.”

Avow receives $35,000 grant for non-hospice palliative care in Collier CountyLife in Naples; 1/15/24Avow is humbled by the support of The Stranahan Foundation’s investment of $35,000 to ensure the uninterrupted care of hundreds of patients with serious illness in Southwest Florida.

Local non-profit organizations receive over $424,000 in grant funding from Dignity HealthKEYT3, by Dave Alley; 1/16/24Dignity Health Central Coast handed out $424,496 in grant funding to nine community non-profit partnerships in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. ... Grief Awareness Treatment and Education Project (GRATE): The Community Counseling Center, Hospice of SLO County, and the Alzheimer’s Association of the Central Coast are partnering to address grief related behavioral health needs in our community (GRATE: Grief Awareness Treatment Education.) 

Longfield Hospice collects more than 3,000 Christmas treesBBC News, West of England, by Rhiannon Yhnell; 1/15/24For a voluntary donation, people around Gloucestershire have had their trees taken away by volunteers from Longfield Community Hospice in Minchinhampton. Every year trees are taken to recycling sites where they are turned into a multi-purpose mulch. So far more than 3,000 trees have been collected in four days. ... [The amount of money is] a bit of secret at the moment but we've raised more [than last year's] just under £50,000 ... for hospice care. [Approximately $63,000 in US dollars]

Corporations award $20k in grants to make hospice care accessible in Texarkana areaTexarkana Gazette; 1/1/24A local nonprofit has received $20,000 in grants to make end-of-life care accessible. Tyson Foods, Weyerhaeuser and Union Pacific recently awarded the funding to Hospice of Texarkana's Diversity & Inclusive Care Project. The project is a comprehensive educational and awareness program to address demographic disparities in hospice and palliative care in Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas. It includes staffing, training, and community outreach, ...Includes quotes from Cindy Marsh, Hospice of Texarkana Executive Director

Taking the 'polar' plunge - Fundraiser for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam CountySequim Gazette, by Keith Thorpe; 1/10/24Participants in the New Year’s Day polar bear dip in Port Angeles braved the chilly water of Port Angeles Harbor at Hollywood Beach on Jan. 1. More than 100 dippers took part in the annual ritual, which served as a fundraiser for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County.

Community Foundation of Henderson announces grant winnersWSON AM & FM; 1/8/24St. Anthony’s Hospice received $15,000 to help sustain and grow its goal of increasing use of its palliative care program in the community which is currently not covered by Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement in the home setting. The benefit comes from patients choosing Hospice earlier in their terminal care and improving quality of life for the patient and families.

Lamar Hospice receives large donationsThe Prowers Journal, by Russ Baldwin; 1/8/24The Lamar Area Hospice Association was recently the beneficiary of two large and generous donations, totaling $66,000; presented to them by the Lamar Hospice Fundraising Committee.

Corporations award $20K in grants to make hospice care accessible in Texarkana areaTexarkana Gazette; 1/1/24A local nonprofit has received $20,000 in grants to make end-of-life care accessible. Tyson Foods, Weyerhaeuser and Union Pacific recently awarded the funding to Hospice of Texarkana's Diversity & Inclusive Care Project. The project is a comprehensive educational and awareness program to address demographic disparities in hospice and palliative care in Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas. It includes staffing, training, and community outreach.

Hospice of Care receives general support grantHouston Herald; 12/27/23Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks has awarded $10,000 to Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation to support TCMH Hospice of Care.

Tidewell Foundation’s Longboat building no longer listed for saleSarasota Observer; 12/28/23The Tidewell Foundation and Empath Health aren’t leaving Longboat Key any time soon. Recently, the organization’s Longboat Key building was listed for sale by Ian Black Real Estate for $3.1 million. But that was an error, according to new information from Empath Health Chief Mission Access Officer Rhonda Sanders-Allamon. The listing is no longer active. Sanders-Allamon said the idea of selling the property has been discussed by the executive board, but nothing was officially voted on.

Bank Employees Go Above and Beyond—Donations Exceed $100,000 in 2023PRNewswireDecember 28, 2023Lake City, FL—First Federal Bank is pleased to announce the success of its 2023 First Federal Way campaign, which received contributions of $50,430 from employees. With the bank’s match, a total of $100,900 is being donated to local non-profit agencies who make a significant difference in their communities.