Volunteers Contribute to Meaningful and Memorable HopeWest Experiences
HopeWest volunteers carry great responsibility. Not only do they fill gaps in the needs of our organization, serving those facing the challenges of aging, illness, and grief, but most importantly, their contributions expand on the exceptional care experienced by the...
A Calling Bigger Than Herself, Ruthmary Allison’s Dedication to HopeWest
Ruthmary Allison’s dedication to HopeWest is nothing short of inspiring. Her journey with hospice began in 1980, sparked by a visit to Guernsey Island where she encountered St. John’s hospice. This experience ignited a passion for the movement that would...
Firsthand Experience Sheds Light on HopeWest Kids Program’s True Value
NextGen Board Members Volunteering at Camp Good Grief. Top Row, Left to Right: Jamie Rickard, Kaitlyn Sacco, Chris Myers, Anita Castro, Kurtis Murchison. Bottom Row, Left to Right: Olivia Swinger (HopeWest Team Member), Emilie Stickley, Katie Squier (HopeWest Team...
Camp Good Grief Buddy Encourages Others To Volunteer
Camp Good Grief Volunteers Briana Madison (left) and Emilie Stickley (right) at this year’s camp in Cedaredge. As someone well-acquainted with HopeWest’s programs, Briana Madison, Heirlooms Regional Director, felt she understood Camp Good Grief, a weekend...
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...
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...
LauraDee’s First Vigil: A Night of Comfort and Peace
On a quiet Friday evening, LauraDee answered the call that would mark the beginning of her journey as a HopeWest vigil volunteer. With no plans for the next day, she felt ready to offer her presence in someone’s final hours. Little did she know, this first vigil...