Hospice of Union County

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Time for the Annual Holiday Auction

Friday, October 31st, 2008

It’s time for the Hospice of Union Annual Holiday Auction.  On Saturday, November 8 at First Baptist Church in Monroe, we will be holding a live and silent auction with doors opening at 8am for preview and bidding starting at 9am.
 This year we have a huge variety of items - from a 500 pound Black […]

Thank You to Hope Second Advent

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

The results of the Benefit Breakfast hosted by Hope Second Advent Christian Church were remarkable - $3250!  Wow - is that a lot of sausage, bacon and eggs!  Hospice of Union County can pay for 10 days of a patient pain pump with that sum, medical supplies for 6 patients who remain in their own […]

Benefit Breakfast to be held August 30

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Hope Second Advent Christian Church will be hosting a benefit breakfast for Hospice of Union County on Saturday, August 30 from 6am to 10am.  Suggested donations are $6 for adults and $3 for children.
The church is located at 6804 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe, 28110.
All proceeds go towards patient care and will allow Hospice to continue […]

Hospice will be offering training to volunteers

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Hospice of Union County will be offering volunteer training on July 28,29, and 31, 9:00a.m. to 1 p.m. at the office in Waxhaw. Volunteers are the heart of Hospice. They provide support to patients and their families, either in the patient’s home or at the Hospice Houses on the main campus in Monroe. […]

Golf Tournament a Huge Success!

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Hospice of Union County raised more than $102,000 at its annual Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19 at Providence Country Club!  A full roster of foursomes had simply gorgeous weather in which to enjoy a wonderful barbecue lunch and full afternoon of golf before returning to the clubhouse for food and fun, in the form of […]

Grief Workshops Scheduled

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Hospice of Union County has scheduled grief workshops, entitled “Coping with Loss of a Loved One - A Workshop for Healing Hearts” at three locations in May and June.  Hospice of Union County’s bereavement support services are open to the public and one need not have had a family member at Hospice to attend.  The […]

Playing In The Dirt

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Hospice of Union County held the Groundbreaking Ceremony for their Hospice House III on Tuesday, April 8.  More than 100 supporters ranging from political and civic leaders to volunteers to staff to major donors for the Capital Campaign to fund Hospice House III were there to help turn the dirt.
One of the wonderful things about […]

Ministry opportunity

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Hospice of Union County believes that Hospice workers (staff and volunteer) aren’t hired - they’re called.
So we’re putting out the word. 
We have a ministry opportunity available at Hospice of Union County for those who feel called to be the “eyes and ears” of Hospice for their church congregation.  The Watchman  Program offers someone the opportunity […]

Hospice Gives Back

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Hospice of Union County is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Wednesday, February 20, from 2:00pm to 6:30pm at the Red Cross office on East Franklin Street.  Hospice staff feels strongly about giving back to the community in which we live and work and we believe that this is one spectacular […]

Santa and Elvis - all in one spot!

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

Santa and Elvis visited our patients over the holidays!  We were so lucky to have Elvis - a.k.a. Joe Clough - (what a wonderful voice!) come to Hospice of Union County and sing for our patients staying in the Hospice Houses on campus.  He took time to speak to each patient and took requests for […]