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Our Vision
To be the
premier organization enhancing the mission of Casa de la Luz Hospice through the
acquisition and disposition of funds to help transform the end-of-life
experience into the final act of living well.
Our Mission
To
acquire and dispense funds:
- To provide funding of
supplemental support for hospice patients, family and loved ones during
end-of-life care.
- To educate the community about end-of-life care.
- To support research concerning end-of-life care.
- To conduct appropriate fund raising events to help finance our vision.
Fulfilling the
Mission
One of the
important ways the Foundation fulfills its mission is through financial support
of the Casa de la Luz Hospice Community Bereavement Program. A portion of the
Foundation's monthly donations go toward sustaining this vital program and the
many services it provides to help families and friends cope with the loss of a
loved one. Please visit
www.casahospice.com for more information on the Bereavement Program.
The Foundation
also hosts an annual day-long educational conference that explores end-of-life
issues. Past keynote speakers have included Ira Byock, MD, Grammy award-winning
composer Gary Malkin, and Kathleen Dowling Singh.
Examples of How
Funds Are Used to Supplement End-of-Life Care:
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Household cleaning
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Clothing
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Personal items
- Food
- Funeral expenses
- Special outings
- Utility payments
- Music and books
- Transportation for visiting family members
Examples of How Funds Are Used to Educate the Community:
- Financial support for the Community Bereavement Program at Casa de la Luz
Hospice
- Annual Educational Conference
- Advanced directives
Casa de la Luz Foundation accepts requests for funding all year long.
Recipients of funds must be at end-of-life. | 