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...
In the heart of Plateau Valley, where the spirit of community is strong, stands an inspiring leader – Katy Watson. Celebrating a remarkable ten-year journey with HopeWest, Watson’s story is not just about volunteering, it’s about the profound impact one...
HopeWest Featured in the Montrose Daily Press Story by Katharhynn Heidelberg Kathy King admits to be nervous. The longtime hairdresser had maintained her license, but by the time she’d volunteered to lend her skills in benefit of HopeWest Hospice patients, it’d been a...
In the true spirit of hospice and palliative care, which bring comfort to those in need, two HopeWest volunteers, Colleen Garcia and Debbie Decker, are making a difference in the lives of patients one haircut at a time. Their simple acts of kindness here in western...
Suite Bee Floral, a HopeWest volunteer group in Grand Junction, is spreading cheer through their crafty creations. Based out of the Center for Hope and Healing, these volunteers, led by Charlotte Osmundson of the Tanglewood group, are an important part of the HopeWest...
Sonya’s story is a special one, where volunteering at Heirlooms for Hospice has allowed her to honor the legacy of her mother, Faith. It all began when Sonya’s father was in hospice care with HopeWest. After his passing, Sonya’s mother decided to volunteer...
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,...
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...
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...
