Everyone Could Use Some Holiday Magic
The kindness shown amongst each other can leave a lasting effect. With an overflow of holiday spirit, Triad EAP partnered with HopeWest to bring gifts to patients in need of a little extra kindness and cheer during this past holiday season. One of the patients who...
It’s Never Too Late to Play the Music
Dennis, who has been getting support and care from HopeWest, had a request. He wanted someone to play the guitar with and to play in front of a crowd. “Finding a volunteer who plays guitar is more difficult than you would think. We found a perfect fit in Connie,” Lisa...
Pet Therapy Volunteers Provide Comfort and Relaxation
There’s a variety of volunteer roles at HopeWest. That includes pet therapy, Dr. Mark Madsen is one of our pet therapy volunteers. He brought Biscuit, a five-year-old yellow Labrador retriever to the interview and she sat on the concrete, happy to take any amount of...
Volunteers Bring Pet Peace of Mind
Amy was going to stop volunteering for HopeWest. She loves to travel and didn’t want to commit to volunteering then have to take weeks off. But then, a request came in to walk a couple of dogs infrequently. Through a partnership with the Pet Peace of Mind...
HopeWest Cowboys Support Other Kids Through Seasons of Grief
Losing a loved one at any age is a difficult experience. But when you are young, it can be absolutely devastating. That is why, teens like Kelton Turner, Connor Blunt, Hampton Hightower and Tatumn Kennedy, have set out to make sure no child in Meeker feels alone in...
Finding Hope
“I don’t know why they call it HopeWest, but it’s a really good name. Because there is hope. I mean, you got to have hope.” When Ed Gonzales talks about his wife, the whole room lights up, “Jaunice is the most amazing person. She is one of those people who can...
HopeWest Volunteer Makes Bags for Terminally Ill Children
Four years ago, Ron Ferguson started volunteering at Heirlooms for Hospice, an upscale resale store, where he worked in the warehouse repurposing furniture and other items to be sold in the store. He’s made headboards into benches, old TV cabinets into entryway...
Letter from a Bereaved Friend: How HopeWest Supported Her Family, Experiencing the Serious Illness of a Loved One
Dear Friends of HopeWest, I write to you as a mother, a bereaved friend, and a Coloradoan. My family’s life has been deeply impacted by the HopeWest youth bereavement program. By integrating art therapy into their grief support offerings for children, HopeWest...