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August 23, 2011: Hospice of Orleans Golf Tournament Nets $15,300
August 10, 2011: Sunflower Days Raises $584 for Hospice of Orleans
July 7, 2011: Annual Duck Race Nets $8,035 for Hospice of Orleans
June 23, 2011: Three Hospice Board Members Retire
June 15, 2011: Winner of Hospice of Orleans Raffle Basket
June 8, 2011: Hospice of Orleans Keeping Hope Alive for Seriously Ill Children
June 2, 2011: Hospice Staff Final Gift - A Tear Cloth
May 3, 2011: Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award
April 21, 2011: Lilac Bushes and a Wedding Bring Spring to Hospice
April 7, 2011: Anonymous Alternative Gift to Hospice Care Givers
March 24, 2011: Local Businesses Recycle for Hospice of Orleans
February 9, 2011: Hospice Receives and Award from The United Way of Eastern Orleans
February 1, 2011: Hospice Receives an Unusual Donation
January 25, 2011: Alternative Therapy Program Receives a Grant From the Wyman-Potter Foundation
January 18, 2011: Hospice Of Orleans "New Look" Continues
January 10, 2011: Hospice Receives Equipment Grant
December 20, 2010: Tree Lighting Marks 15 Years
December 12, 2010: A Grateful Family Says Thank You to Hospice
November 28, 2010: Hospice Sports A New Look
November 21, 2010: Canine Volunteer Makes A Difference For Hospice Families
November 11, 2010: Orleans Correctional Facility Makes A Difference for Hospice
November 4, 2010: Local Service Group Supports Hospice Alternative Therapy Program
October 28, 2010: Hospice Children's Bereavement Program Receives Support
October 20, 2010: Know your Board Members
September 28, 2010: Hospice receives a Grant from NY State
September 21, 2010: Know your Hospice Board Members
September 14, 2010: Sunflower Days
September 9, 2010: Hospice Happenings
September 1, 2010: Hospice of Orleans Basket Raffle Winner
August 25, 2010: Leonard Oakes Estate Winery Donates $1,526 to Hospice of Orleans
August 11, 2010: Marie and Joseph Wilson Foundation Awards a Grant to Hospice
August 5, 2010: Annual Duck Race Nets $6,800 for Hospice of Orleans
July 1, 2010: Hospice Transitions Program Benefits From Local Foundation
June 23, 2010: Hospice of Orleans Receives an Unusual Gift
June 16, 2010: Local Businesses Recycle for Hospice
June 2, 2010: Hospice of Orleans Incorporates Alternative Therapy Service
May 26, 2010: Hospice of Orleans Makes a Posthumous Volunteer Award
May 19, 2010: Hospice of Orleans Bestows their Business/Civic Award
May 13, 2010: The Mary Janet Sahukar Award
May 4, 2010: 2009 Volunteer of the Year
April 28, 2010: Kendall Lions Club Donates to Hospice
April 14, 2010: Volunteers Say Goodbye to a “Trusty Friend” in Support of Hospice
April 6, 2010: Hospice of Orleans Receives a $3,000 Grant from the Wyman-Potter Foundation
March 23, 2010: Local Students Make Music to benefit Hospice of Orleans
GROUNDBREAKING
We are proud to announce that we had a groundbreaking ceremony for the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence on November 18th.
This residence will be located on existing property on Route 31, Albion the 8,500 square foot facility will feature eight residential patient suites, each designed to accommodate visitors and allow family members to stay overnight. In addition to a family kitchen, lounge and dining room, there will be a spa area with therapy tub, meeting rooms for intimate visits, a Chapel and an indoor Courtyard/Atrium to enjoy the winter sun and warmth.
The total cost of the project is $2.2m and with the generous support of board members, staff, volunteers and a few close friends already over 93% has been committed.
The completion date is Spring/Summer 2012.
Please contact Cora Goyette, Development Director for more information at cgoyette@hospiceoforleans.org or 585-589-0809.
Latest Press Release
Albion NY: Hospice has recently bid farewell to several longtime board members and supporters. Wilma Bentley and Ellie Whipple from Lyndonville and Sandy Hare from Kent each served a maximum ten year period and Ron Holbrook of Medina resigned to move to a warmer region of the USA. Each has served with extraordinary dedication, energy and devotion and in their own unique way contributed to sub committees, special events and especially fund raising.
“Team work is the secret to success in life and these wonderful people have contributed so much to our team” stated Cora Goyette, Development Director. “It has been an honor to work with them”. Thank You!