Moments where we look into someone’s eyes or hold their hand over meaningful conversation are where we can often find clarity, peace, and possibly even a newfound sense of purpose. In these moments of genuine connection we learn what empathy and compassion truly mean,...
As National Grief Awareness Day approaches on August 30th, it’s time to peel back the layers of a topic that often remains covered in silence: grief. As the Director of Bereavement services for children and adults at HopeWest, I’ve walked alongside...
Lea Spiralski daringly set out to find profound connection with others when she crossed an entire ocean to volunteer with HopeWest. Her story is a testament to the power of human interaction and the impact of volunteering. From her hometown of Leichlingen, Germany to...
On a sunny, Friday afternoon, 40 young kids gathered to hop on big, yellow school buses headed for a weekend filled with incredible adventures and new friends at Camp Good Grief! Hosted by HopeWest Kids, this camp offers a special place where children in grades 3...
By Cassie Mitchell, President and CEO of HopeWest When it comes to hospice care, timing is everything. It’s a difficult topic to discuss, but an essential one. Yet, many people wait until the last stages of their illness to learn about their hospice options,...
By Cassie Mitchell, President and CEO of HopeWest On this special occasion of Cicely Saunders’ birth week, it is both an honor and a privilege to reflect on the remarkable impact she had on the world through her pioneering work in the hospice movement. As the...
HopeWest, a nonprofit organization that provides compassionate care to people facing aging, illness, and grief, today announced the appointment of Lindsay Kampfer as Vice President of Hospice and Palliative Care. In this role, Kampfer will lead HopeWest’s efforts to...
HopeWest, a leading provider of hospice care, palliative care, and grief support services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenni Neil as Business Operations Manager for Delta County. With an extensive background in healthcare and a deep commitment to serving...
Ginger has been a resident of Mesa Manor in Grand Junction, Colorado for several years after losing her husband in 2005 and her only child, a son, in 2008. One winter’s day in 2022, Melanie Wiseman, a HopeWest Volunteer, arrived at the nursing home for a visit. As a...
HopeWest Featured on Alpine Bank Blog Story by Alpine Bank Staff For families in western Colorado who are experiencing the decline of a loved one, nonprofit HopeWest has an important message: “Know us before you need us.” Serving western Colorado in Mesa, Delta,...
