A Tail of Hope: Leslie’s Canine Companions at HopeWest
Transforming her retirement into a mission filled with love and wagging tails, Leslie has been a dedicated pet therapy volunteer at HopeWest since 2016. Together with her beloved dogs—Arnold, Luna, and Toby—Leslie has gifted more than 1100 hours of pet therapy to our...
HopeWest Selected as Childhood Bereavement Changemaker
In partnership with Colorado-based Judi’s House/JAG Institute HopeWest is one of 11 grief-centered organizations selected by Judi’s House/JAG Institute to participate in the 2024 Childhood Bereavement Changemaker program to build capacity for data collection and...
Join HopeWest Kids for a Roaring Adventure at Itty Bitty Day Camp
Campers going into grades K-2 are invited to attend a day of art, adventure, and healing. Dive into a day of fun and healing at Itty Bitty Day Camp, hosted by HopeWest, perfect for young children going into grades K-2 who have experienced the loss of a loved one....
Join HopeWest Kids at Camp Good Grief This July
Volunteers and campers are invited to attend a weekend filled with activities designed to help children navigate grief. For kids entering grades 3 through 8, HopeWest Kids’ Camp Good Grief at Camp Cedaredge is the place to be from July 19-21, 2024. This event offers a...
HopeWest Nurse Honored as Nightingale Luminary for Western Colorado
HopeWest is proud to announce that Sandie Fritzlan, Shayna Currington, and Leticia Paz Lopez were among forty-two registered nurses nominated for the Nightingale Luminary award, a prestigious recognition awarded by Nightingale Western Colorado. The annual Award...
Making Your Wishes Known: The Value of Discussing & Documenting Your Healthcare Decisions
We plan for exciting milestones and celebrate life’s moments, big and small. Yet it’s easy to sidestep planning for our healthcare wishes. National Healthcare Decisions Day, recognized each year on April 16, is a reminder to pause and reflect on our preferences. It...
Celebrating 20 Years of Compassion and Friendship
The Heartwarming Journey of Three Heirlooms for Hospice Volunteers For two decades, Judy White, Judy Landon, and Phyllis Wiesner have been quite the team at Heirlooms for Hospice, an upscale resale shop in Montrose. These three compassionate women have turned their...
The Heart of HopeWest Meeker: Celebrating Our Volunteer Family
Throughout Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, we celebrate the remarkable individuals who are the soul of HopeWest Meeker. Their compassion and dedication shine brightly, fueling our mission as they support families navigating the challenges of aging, illness, and...