Donor Contributions Change the Landscape of End-of-Life Care
The Hospice at Glengarda was built by the generosity of donors through their support of the “Close to Home” campaign, and our donor community continues to ensure that all experiences and activities offered at the Hospice remain free of charge to patients and their loved ones. We are deeply grateful to the Knights of Columbus who began sponsoring our Hospitality Cart in 2024, ensuring that visitors have access to snacks and sundry items as needed. Our wonderful donors also ensure that flowers and food remain a part of our “Celebration of Life” events, that Christmas décor adorns the Hospice in December, and that we can purchase comfort and recreation items like a free-standing popcorn-maker for group events.
Through our community-supported Comfort Care Fund, the back entrance to the Hospice has been re-imagined. When patients arrive via ambulance, they are welcomed by a nature scene and floating candles, setting the tone for the compassionate and holistic space they are entering. The front lower patio was also completed this past summer, with a calming firepit area surrounded by thoughtfully planned landscaping and design. The new patio space includes a medicine wheel, and serves as an extension of the adjacent indoor multi-faith room.