PRESS RELEASE: December 14, 2007 For Immediate Release
MEDIA CONTACT:
Beverly Crowl, Public Relations Specialist
302-547-1816 bcrowl@delawarehospice.org
Delaware Hospice announced the official kick-off of its capital campaign for the Delaware Hospice Center
Delaware Hospice announced the official kick-off of its capital campaign, the “Community Campaign to Expand Delaware Hospice.”
The goal of the Community Campaign is to raise $4,000,000 to support the construction of the Delaware Hospice Center, scheduled to open in Spring 2008.
Since its founding 25 years ago, Delaware Hospice has established a strong tradition of meeting community need through community support. Fundraising and remarkable volunteer support have enabled the only nonprofit hospice in the state to provide quality care as well as important community outreach services to all, regardless of ability to pay.
The Community Campaign is no exception. Businesses, foundations and individuals have continued to demonstrate trust and respect for Delaware Hospice’s mission with considerable contributions to the Campaign during its silent phase.
Wayne Holden, Co-Chair of the Community Campaign,said, “The community has been extremely supportive of the Campaign. Many generous individuals, businesses, service groups, and foundations have contributed to the project, and we anticipate many more to come forward in the coming weeks.”
The Delaware Hospice Center will offer specialized hospice care. A team of experienced professionals will provide care 24 hours a day while family members spend quality time with their loved ones.
Sixteen private patient and family suites will become a comfortable, peaceful home-away-from home for the family to gather. Caregivers, inexperienced with the more thorough and intimate care needed, will receive education and guidance. A family kitchen, reflection room, children’s alcove, family counseling center, and community resource area will further support the entire family.
Learn more about how you can be part of the Community Campaign to Expand Delaware Hospice by contacting: Manny Arencibia, Vice President of Development, at 800-838-9800 or marencibia@delawarehospice.org or by visiting www.delawarehospice.org.
About Delaware Hospice
Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided exceptional care and support to 30,000 patients and their families. Its mission is to help each patient, each day, live the fullest, most comfortable life possible. Delaware Hospice is the largest and only licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice serving New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania. For more information about Delaware Hospice’s programs and services, upcoming events, or employment opportunities, call 800-838-9800 or visit our website
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Hospice is accredited by JCAHO.
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