HopeWest Receives $10,000 Elevate Grant to Support HopeWest Kids School Groups in Delta and Montrose
HopeWest is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Delta Montrose Electrical Association (DMEA) Elevate Grant as part of the “Foundations for the Future Youth Grants” initiative. This generous grant will provide vital support...
A Volunteer’s Journey of Compassion and Community
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,...
Unmasking the Silent Struggles: Let’s Talk Openly About Grief
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...
A Journey of Connection and Growth with HopeWest
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...
A Haven of Healing for Grieving Hearts: HopeWest Kids’ Camp Good Grief
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...
The Importance of Early Enrollment in Hospice Care
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,...
Celebrating Cicely Saunders’ Birthday: Reflections on the Changing Landscape of Hospice Care
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 Announces New Vice President of Hospice and Palliative Care
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...