Grane Hospice Volunteers of Central PA

Hoppy Tuesday! This morning we picked up a bunch of BEAUTIFUL Easter projects to deliver to our patients made by some sweet Girl Scouts These projects bring SO much joy to our folks, and we’re so grateful for the volunteers who put the time in to make them!

Being a social worker in hospice means witnessing - on a daily basis - the struggle to find meaning in the face of death. They have the unique opportunity to he...lp people to identify, try to answer, and live with core existential questions. As part of an interdisciplinary team, a hospice social worker focuses on providing support to both the patient and their family/caregiver(s) during some of the most vulnerable life experiences. While this can be a challenging role to take on, there is also great reward in becoming a social worker. They have the opportunity to truly help people and make a difference in their lives, standing by them as they face some of life’s most difficult challenges. Providing this level of support and empowerment to people is something that sticks with you and can lead to self-growth and improvement for the social worker as well. Thank you Social Workers everywhere for all that you do to support us in our greatest times of need!

Featured Friday! Today we are highlighting different Girl Scout Troops out of York that volunteered to make these sweet Valentine's for our patients! Covid-19 has definitely been a challenge as far as navigating ways that volunteers can stay involved without the in-person visits that we are accustomed to. Despite this, we are still finding ways to connect! We have many remote volunteering opportunities, such as writing letters & cards, holiday crafts, and more. Please let us know if you would be interested, we'd love to get you involved!

Does my loved one qualify for hospice? How does hospice work with Medicare? Where do I get started? Our Community Liaison Amber Kuhn will be answering your ques...tions in a FREE educational webinar, kindly hosted by our friends at Artis Senior Living of West Shore. Don't miss out -- register today! See more

Sending warm wishes for a safe, healthy holiday, from our homes to yours. Happy Thanksgiving from Grane Hospice!

We are SO thankful for our hospice volunteers! We created this short video to share just some of our gratitude. Thank you volunteers for all that you do, today & every day! https://youtu.be/YRlpQj5A41g

Wow!!! Our administrative volunteers have been BUSY putting together all these packets for us! We have been constantly looking for creative ways to keep volunteers involved, including creating take home projects like these. Our volunteers truly do SO much, and we are so thankful! We are always looking for new folks to join us. If you would be interested in volunteering, please reach out!

It's that time of year again! We are always looking for school classes, youth groups, or any group of kiddos to make holiday cards for our hospice patients! This year, our folks could use more holiday cheer than ever. If you or someone you know would be interested, please let us know! Comment below or message us for more information. - All supplies will be provided by Grane

Traditionally the Grane Hospice Staff hosts a memorial service for all of the families whose loved ones have passed on our services that year. Seeing as Covid-19 has put a halt on gatherings, we decided to do a virtual memorial service to let our families know that we are still here, and honor the memories of the patients we have had the privilege of caring for.

Happy Veteran’s Day to all those who are currently and have served our country. We are thankful for your service and dedication to protecting our nation! Thank you!