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![A Loving Legacy](https://www.hopewestco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sonya-Thumbnail-1080x675.jpg)
A Loving Legacy
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...![Volunteer Sews Memory Bears for HopeWest](https://www.hopewestco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Karen-Barrix_HopeWest-Volunteer-Horizontal-1080x675.jpg)
Volunteer Sews Memory Bears for HopeWest
Karen Barrix, a local volunteer, is sewing memory bears for people who have lost loved ones. The stuffed animals, usually sewn from a shirt or other clothing item from the person who has passed away, are meant to provide comfort and companionship during a difficult...![Charming Reasons to Give Back](https://www.hopewestco.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Charmed-Story-One.jpg)