In partnership with the We Honor Veterans program, on May 17, Compassionate Care Hospice volunteers showed their appreciation in a certificate presentation to World War II veterans who are under hospice care.
“Our veterans are so important to us,” said volunteer Jacqui Clelland, veterans' program liaison. “They are such an important part of our history, so this program hopes to improve hospice care for these individuals.”
Compassionate Care Hospice, in Dunwoody, will implement ongoing veteran-centered education for their staff and volunteers to help improve the care they provide to the veterans they serve.
Additionally, the hospice created the 11th Hour Angel Program to serve those who do not have family in the area or at all. “We want to provide emotional support and physical presence for our seniors who are alone at time when they should not be,” said Director Georgia Morris.
Programs such as this have allowed Compassionate Care Hospice to grow through the dedication of over 70 volunteers. By extending personal talents and time, volunteers have etched a need into many of the families and individuals that are being served by the program.
Robin Newton has volunteered for three years. A professional upholsterer, she took her love for sewing and creates keepsake pillows for the patients and their families. “I made a pillow for a patient, and she was so elated that she sleeps with it every night,” recalled Newton. “It is a small gesture but it brings so much joy to someone else.”
Whether it is the veterans’ program, 11th Hour Angel, or just volunteering time, Director of Volunteer Services Lin Tatum has a place for everyone. “None of this is possible without our volunteers,” she said. “They are such an important part in celebrating these lives, and we have a place for anyone who wants to give their time.”
To get involved with Compassionate Care Hospice, contact Lin Tatum, ltatum@cchnet.net
In Other News: Georgia United Credit Union collected 18,375 cans, or nine tons, of non-perishable food items through its CAN HUNGER food drive held in March and April. The food drive benefited 16 local food banks in proximity to the credit union's branch locations.
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