Grant to help expand the “We Honor Veterans” program that delivers essential hospice support and resources for veterans and their families
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Nov. XX, 2024) – Arbor Hospice recently received a $2,500 grant from the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) to support the nonprofit’s “We Honor Veterans” program, aimed at providing vital end of-life-care for local veterans.
“We Honor Veterans”, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizes the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families by offering educational tools and resources to support them as they approach the end of their lives. The grant will provide specialized training for hospice teams to address veterans’ unique needs, including pain management, emotional support and assistance in conducting meaningful ceremonies to honor their service. The funding will also facilitate the development of care plans tailored to veterans’ specific branch of service, ensuring they receive compassionate care that reflects their military contributions.
“The generous grant from the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation will significantly improve the quality of life for our veterans, providing them with the essential resources and compassionate end-of-life care they deserve,” said Emily Olson, director of philanthropy for Arbor Hospice. “While we can never truly repay the debt we owe to those who have bravely served in our country’s armed forces, Arbor Hospice strives to provide our veterans with the best programs and resources possible, making their transition to end-of-life care as peaceful as possible.”
The AAACF Foundation is tax-exempt public charity that helps individuals, families, groups, and organizations accomplish their philanthropic goals. Through a core team of our staff, trustees, and hundreds of volunteers, AAACF connects people, charitable causes, and permanent capital for community impact. The foundation enriches the quality of life in our region through its knowledgeable leadership, engaged grantmaking, and creative partnerships with donors to make philanthropic investments and build endowment. For more information, please visit www.aaacf.org.
For more information about Arbor Hospice and its veteran services please visit www.arborhospice.org.
About Arbor Hospice
Arbor Hospice, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, provides quality, compassionate care for those experiencing life-limiting illnesses throughout Washtenaw County and surrounding communities. A founding member of the NorthStar Care Community, Arbor offers certified community-based hospice services and palliative care through NorthStar Palliative Care, as well as grief support services and community education programs. Through other NorthStar Care Community members, Arbor also provides pediatric hospice care and compassionate support services through Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Programs for Children and education programs for physicians and health care professionals through the NorthStar Institute. The NorthStar Care Community also includes Hospice of Michigan and Centrica Care Navigators. In total, NorthStar Care Community members serve more than 9,800 patients annually across Michigan. For more information, visit www.arborhospice.org or call 888-992-2273.