Community updates

Recent milestones in local hospice support.

A record of publicly shared fundraising, grantmaking and community planning activities.

Light Up a Life

2025 memorial campaign raised more than $9,000.

Community members honored and remembered loved ones through the annual Light Up a Life campaign. Public reporting stated that the 2025 campaign was the organization’s most successful to date, with more than $9,000 donated for local hospice patients and future end-of-life care needs.

Future planning

Comfort Care Home concept presented to local officials.

A volunteer committee shared its research and early planning for a quiet, home-like setting intended to meet additional end-of-life care needs in Lewis County. The initiative remains subject to collaboration, property arrangements, funding and further due diligence.

Community support

$125,000 presented to the local Hospice program.

At the annual Epicurean fundraiser, Friends of Lewis County Hospice presented a $125,000 contribution to Lewis County Health System to support its Hospice program and the care of local patients and families.

Memorial giving

Light Up a Life brought giving into local businesses.

Donation trees, memorial tags and giving materials were hosted at businesses and community locations across Lewis County, making it easier for residents to honor loved ones while supporting hospice care.

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For the latest announcements, event information or opportunities to support the mission, contact the organization or follow the Friends of Lewis County Hospice community page.