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The Hospice Caring Mission
To provide caring, compassionate, practical and high-quality,
non-medical support services, without charge, to every
Why Hospice Caring is a Different Kind of Hospice
Since 1989, Hospice Caring, Inc. has been the only
non-medical, volunteer hospice in
As a non-medical hospice, Hospice Caring does not require
that the patient have a six-month or less prognosis.
Curative treatments may still be pursued, and a physician's
referral is not necessary. Hospice Caring’s carefully
screened and trained caregivers visit homes, hospitals,
nursing homes, and assisted living facilities -- wherever
they are needed to work directly with patients, families and
friends to navigate end-of-life challenges and choices.
Later, bereavement volunteers check in with the family and
provide information about support groups, counselors, and
community resources. For children, Hospice Caring volunteers
facilitate one-of-a-kind Good Grief Clubs in the county’s
schools for children of all ages, as well as an annual
The Hospice Caring Vision Statement
Hospice Caring community outreach is provided by a network
of trained and screened volunteers and staff who respond to
the needs of families facing a terminal illness or grieving
the death of a family member or loved one.
Hospice Caring provides personal, compassionate, and
practical non-medical support to any adult or child during
this time of crisis.
Hospice Caring services are provided to all patients and
family members free of charge.
Hospice Caring strives to develop and maintain a viable,
transparent, and responsible non-profit, volunteer-driven
organization funded solely by donations and grants from our
caring partners.
Hospice Caring's core values are embodied by these words:
kindness
Hospice Caring, Inc. Status as a
Nonprofit
Hospice Caring, Inc. holds a Limited License in the state of
Hospice Caring Annual Reports
Hospice Caring Memberships and Affiliations
Hospice Caring is a proud member of the following
organizations:
- Hospice Network of
Hospice Caring is affiliated with the following national
organizations:
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Catalogue for Philanthropy
Awards Received by Hospice Caring and Its Volunteers
Over the years, Hospice Caring staff and volunteers have
received many additional prestigious community awards,
including the following:
2011
Marie Ferington Social Action Award -
Former Maryland
State Sen. Rona Kramer presented
Jeannette Mendonca, executive director of Hospice Caring,
with the Marie Ferington Social Action Award on Oct. 21 at
the District 14 Democratic Club Annual Black Tie Awards
Dinner. The award recognizes Mendonca’s extraordinary and
distinguished performance and included a citation from the
Maryland General Assembly, a certificate of recognition and
appreciation from County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) and a
special commemorative poem by former Hospice Caring
executive director Lisa McKillop.
August 2011 was Hospice Caring Month in the
City of Gaithersburg - On August 1, 2011, Mayor
Sidney A. Katz presented Hospice Caring's Executive
Director, Jeannette Mendonca, with a proclamation
certificate designating August 2011 as "Hospice Caring
Month" in the City of Gaithersburg. The certificate cites
that the proclamation is given "in recognition of your
commitment and ongoing efforts to offer exceptional,
compassionate service and in appreciation of the many
dedicated volunteers that provide comfortable and dignified
care and support to families in our community facing
life-threatening illnesses."
Maryland
Nonprofits Standards for
Excellence -
Hospice Caring
City of
Olender Foundation
Award -
Dr. J.C. Hayward, Trustee, honored as the recipient of
Generous Heart for her work with regional charities,
including Hospice Caring
2009
Catalogue for Philanthropy -
Hospice Caring, Inc.
named as one of the best small non-profit
organizations in the
2008
Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award
- Penny Gladhill, Founder
2007
Standards of
Excellence -
Hospice Caring
Certificate of Appreciation
- City of
Proclamation: Hospice Caring, Inc. Day
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City of
Athena Award -
Lisa McKillop
2006
Damascus
Lions Club -
Penny Gladhill
Great Dame of Olney -
Lisa McKillop, Executive Director
2005
Montgomery
County Public Schools
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Community Service Award
Suburban
Catalogue
for Philanthropy -
Hospice Caring, Inc. named
as one of the best small non-profit organizations in
the
Greater Olney Civic Association Heritage Award
-
Lisa McKillop
Woman of Achievement
by the Suburban
Redskins Quarterback Award
- Two volunteers
2004
Hospice
Network Award
-
Volunteer Shirley Kay
Marriott Spirit to Serve Award
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Volunteer Monica Czaplinski
Rotary Club of Olney, Honorary Member
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Lisa McKillop
2003
Montgomery
Hospice
Network Award
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Volunteer Laura Schmidt
Redskins Community Quarterback Award
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Volunteer Bill Brake
2002
Hospice
Network of
2001
Marriott
Spirit to Serve Award
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Past President, Ramsey Geyer
Redskins Quarterback Award
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Volunteer Gita Dhillon
Hospice Network of
2000
Maryland
You are Beautiful Award
- Bernard Buteau
Hospice Network of
1999
Paul
Harris Fellow
by the Olney Rotary Club - Executive Director Lisa McKillop
Governor's
Volunteer and Service Award
-
Hospice Caring Volunteers
Hospice Network of
The Olney Rotary Club's
Paul Harris Award
-
Lisa McKillop
1998
U.S.
Congressional Representative
Connie Morella,
Maryland State Senator
Jennie Forehand, Montgomery County Executive
Douglas Duncan, and Gaithersburg Mayor
Ed Bohrer publicly endorsed
Hospice Caring, Inc.
1996
Outstanding
Organization Award from the City of
1995
State of Maryland’s Governor’s Citation Award
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Hospice Caring, Inc.
W*
Annual Maryland JC Penney Golden Rule certificate of Merit
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Hospice Caring, Inc.
1993
Gaithersburg
Chamber of Commerce, Citizen of the Year Award
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Penny Gladhill
1991
One and Only Channel 9 Award
- Penny Gladhill, Founder
Additional Awards
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Marriott Spirit to Serve Award
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Maryland Governor’s Volunteer and Service Award
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Citizen of the Year
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Heritage Award
- Olney Civic Association
Public endorsement and recognition by:
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Gaithersburg Mayor Ed Bohrer
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State of
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Montgomery County Public Schools
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