PHILANTHROPY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS
As a nonprofit hospice, philanthropic support is essential to ensuring that Hospice of the Piedmont can continue to provide compassionate, high-quality care for patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life challenges. Your support helps sustain and expand vital programs, allowing us to offer meaningful services that address the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of those we care for.
The following programs are all funded thanks to generous community philanthropy. Download our philanthropic program flyer.
Hospice House
Hospice HouseOffers 24/7 care in a peaceful, home-like setting. Available for patients needing support outside of the home, or who have no caregiver or any other place to call home.
Palliative Medicine
Palliative MedicineProvides expert care for those with serious illness, focusing on symptom relief, comfort, and emotional support while still allowing patients to receive curative treatments.
Compassionate Care Fund
Compassionate Care FundCovers hospice benefits for patients without Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance, so no one is denied care due to financial hardship. Provides “above and beyond” care, including certain medications, treatments, etc. that support patients but aren’t typically covered.
Kids’ Grief and Healing
Kids’ Grief and HealingProvides a safe environment for children and teens to process grief and learn they are not alone. The program includes our Journeys Camp, 1:1 support, workshops and in-school counseling opportunities.
Grief and Healing
Grief and HealingOffers counseling and support groups for anyone in our community coping with loss, helping individuals and families navigate grief with compassion.
Community Outreach and Engagement
Community Outreach and EngagementEducates the community on hospice care benefits, end of-life planning, and overall hospice support through events, workshops, health fairs and community engagement opportunities.
Death Doula Program
Death Doula ProgramProvides trained volunteers who offer non-medical, emotional and practical support to patients and/or family members.
Supportive Music
Supportive MusicOffers personalized live music led by trained professionals helps ease pain, anxiety, and stress, while bringing comfort to patients and their families. The following programs are all funded thanks to generous community philanthropy.
Companion Pets
Companion PetsSupplies lifelike robotic pets offering comfort and companionship to patients, especially those with dementia or experiencing loneliness.
The Serenity Fund
The Serenity FundAssists with urgent needs like utilities, home supplies, or funeral costs for patients, easing burdens so families can focus on time together.
Veterans’ Services
Veterans’ ServicesHonors veterans with specialized end-of-life care, recognition ceremonies, and support tailored to their unique needs.
Education
EducationSupports HOP staff with scholarships and professional development opportunities, allowing them to deliver expert, compassionate care to those we serve.