activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Community remembrance and memorial events Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsHosts an annual community remembrance event featuring a photo montage of deceased loved ones set to music, broadcast on CW7 Arizona, to support grieving families and the broader community.
- Fundraising events for patient and family programs Cancer-Focused Fundraising & Awareness EventsOrganizes annual fundraising events including a Pro-Am Golf Tournament and a fine art auction with wine and dining to support charity care and other programs for patients and families.
- Saluting Our Veterans programOperates a dedicated program honoring veteran hospice patients through tribute visits by veteran volunteers, who present ceremonial pins and branch-of-service flags. The program has honored nearly 2,300 veterans.
- Volunteer-based patient and caregiver support Volunteer Companion & Respite ServicesProvides companionship to hospice patients and respite for family caregivers through regular volunteer visits in homes, assisted living facilities, and inpatient units including Ryan House. Volunteer activities include socialization and meaningful engagement, particularly for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
- Volunteer-staffed thrift shop operations Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates four thrift shop locations staffed by volunteers to generate revenue supporting hospice services and programs.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Community remembrance for grief support community_remembranceHosts annual televised community remembrance events featuring photo montages to support collective grief, memorialization, and emotional healing for families and the broader community.
- Culturally responsive care through bilingual volunteers culturally_responsive_careEngages bilingual and bicultural volunteers to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate companionship and grief support, improving connection and care quality for diverse populations.
- Event-based fundraising to sustain care programs event-based_fundraisingGenerates financial support through fundraising events, with proceeds directed toward patient and family care programs, including charity care for those in need.
- Veteran-to-veteran care model veteran-to-veteran care modelDeploys veteran volunteers to provide meaningful, experience-informed tribute visits to veteran patients, fostering connection, recognition, and emotional well-being through shared military service.
- Volunteer-based compassionate support model volunteer_companion_modelUtilizes trained volunteers to provide companionship and emotional support to patients, reducing loneliness and alleviating caregiver burden among families.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
College Partners Program
Engages college students as volunteers in patient support and community outreach roles
Hispanic Outreach
Services and volunteer support in Spanish for patient companionship and children's grief support
Light Up a Life
Annual community remembrance event featuring a televised tribute video honoring loved ones; includes donation opportunities in memory of the deceased
Patient Companion
Volunteers provide companionship, emotional support, and respite for family caregivers by visiting patients in homes, assisted living facilities, and inpatient units
Ryan House
Inpatient pediatric hospice and respite care facility for children with complex medical conditions and their families
Saluting Our Veterans
Program honoring veteran patients with ceremonial visits from fellow veteran volunteers, including presentation of a branch of service flag and commemorative pin
Teen Volunteering
Teen volunteers visit patients and families in inpatient care homes for two hours weekly
White Dove Thrift Shoppe
Thrift store operation with four locations that generates funds for hospice programs and offers volunteer opportunities
relationships · 8
who they work with
- CW7 Arizona Partner — Partnered to broadcast the annual Light Up a Life remembrance event.
- Cigna Healthcare Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Pro-Am Golf Tournament.
- Heather Brogan Partner — Contact person for auction donations to the aaha! event.
- Melissa Collins Partner — Special Events and Donor Relations Manager responsible for sponsorship and underwriting opportunities for the aaha! event.
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Partner — Collaborates through the "We Honor Veterans" program to improve end-of-life care for veterans.
- Ryan House Partner — Collaborates with Ryan House for inpatient volunteer visits.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Partners with Hospice of the Valley through the "We Honor Veterans" program to enhance care for military veterans.
- We Honor Veterans Network — Member of the We Honor Veterans program, recognized for providing high-quality end-of-life care to veterans.