2025 Annual Campaign
Help Us
Each fall, Hospice Northwest launches our Annual Campaign, as a way to raise much needed funds to support those at end of life and those who are grieving, thus ensuring our services remain free of charge for our clients.
This year we are focused on raising funds to support our caregiver program, an areas that is not covered in our annual government funding. Without the support of our community, we can not continue to provide the level of exceptional care and support that our families deserve.
Please consider joining our special community of donors and play a key role in the provision of grief support programs and caregiver services for the children, teens, adults, and families we serve.
How Does Hospice Northwest Support Caregivers?
Funds raised through this campaign will be used to support:
5-week caregiver workshops offered twice a year
Funds raised through this campaign will be used to support:
Monthly caregiver check-in calls
Funds raised through this campaign will be used to support:
Caregiver drop-in sessions: breakfasts, lunches, social gatherings and information sessions
Funds raised through this campaign will be used to support:
One-to-one caregiver support
Please help us support caregivers like Terry, Penny and Dale.
Terry and his wife Debbie have been living with the devastating effects of dementia for the past 13 years. Debbie’s disease has gotten progressively worse. When she started wandering away from their home, Terry made the difficult decision to move her into a long-term care facility, so that she could receive around-the-clock care.
“I reached out to Hospice Northwest Services because I can’t be with Debbie 24 hours a day. I really wanted someone to visit her when I can’t be there. I wanted someone to walk with her and hold her hand because she likes to hold people’s hands."
Penny Radford is a caregiver for her mom Julia, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease. According to Penny, having Julia's volunteer Sue involved in their lives has been invaluable and so needed in the stage of life Julia is going through.
"In my family’s case, with my mom having dementia and not being able to express her needs, the way Hospice Northwest advocates for us, and how they help us navigate the system are all so important.”
Dale is a caregiver for his wife, Mary K, who is living with dementia.
"My wife, Mary-K, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 7 years ago, and until about 3 years ago, life was pretty normal. That's when she started seeing things that weren't there, and her memory steadily declined, and I wasn't able to leave her alone. Thanks to Hospice Northwest and their suggestion, I was able to get help so that I could go shopping and golf once a week. In December 2024, Mary K was no longer able to stand, and I had to have her placed in a home. Thanks to Hospice Northwest for their concern. They still contact me once a month to see if I need anything."
How does Hospice Northwest benefit our community?
Grief Support
The pain you experience after a death in the family or loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. The grief you are feeling can also include powerful emotions that can be hard to navigate on your own. Our volunteers provide support and companionship, while respecting your privacy and security.
Palliative Support
Volunteers are matched with a client on a one-to-one basis. Their role includes being a sympathetic companion and helping in whatever way they can during difficult times. The service is managed by the client and will vary according to the client's specific needs.
Caregiver Support
Providing care to a person who is ill can be both very rewarding and very difficult. Whether you are a hospice volunteer or a family members/friend providing support to a loved one, Hospice Northwest is dedicated to providing assistance to you as you care for others.
Outreach Support
Hospice Northwest is dedicated to supporting all community members through their grief and loss journeys. The Community Outreach program was designed with consideration of community members who have loss and grief support needs that often go unmet.