Haven Hospice named Portia L. Taylor and Curtis F. Jefferson as the honorary chairs of its annual VIVA! 2023 event. The couple, distinguished members of the Gainesville and Alachua County community, are long-time supporters of Haven Hospice. Portia served as past secretary and board member for Haven and was involved in the successful capital campaign [...]
Haven Hospice made more than $1.8 million in net revenue from the 2022 operations of its five Attic Resale Stores located in Chiefland, Gainesville, Lake City, Orange Park and St. Augustine. The success of 2022 can be attributed to the dedication of 345 volunteers, loyal customers, donated goods, and a committed staff. “Haven Hospice Attic [...]
The Haven Hospice Foundation added two members to its Board of Directors. Gainesville lawyer Robert O. Stripling, Jr., and Gainesville physician Tom Young, M.D. joined this month. The board now has twelve members. Robert O. Stripling, Jr. Stripling has extensive law experience. He received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and completed [...]
An anonymous Palatka resident donated $100,000 to the Haven Hospice Foundation to establish an endowment that will benefit the educational needs of Haven Hospice staff at the Roberts Hospice Care Center in Palatka. The new endowment will function as a scholarship, paying for educational opportunities for employees. Haven associates have already expressed interest in utilizing [...]
The Haven Women of Philanthropy met this month to select a project to fund to benefit Haven Hospice patients and families. They were presented with three options—a dementia educational program for Haven staff, a volunteer scholarship and a blanket warmer— and chose to spread the 2022 funds among all three. The Haven Women of [...]
Harvie Hampton recently donated $20,000 on behalf of the Tri-County Detachment of the Marine Corps League to Haven Hospice’s Tri-Counties Hospice Care Center in Chiefland, FL. Harvie’s detachment sold some of their properties in Old Town, FL and chose to give the money back to their community by donating to Haven. This donation will support [...]
Haven Patient Care Manager Jennifer Davis was recently selected as a winner for the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association’s (FHPCA) Barbara Janosko Leadership Award. Davis was recognized at the FHPCA 2022 Awards Luncheon in Orlando, Florida. The Barbara Janosko Excellence in Leadership Award recognizes a mid-level manager whose work has promoted the advancement of [...]
96-year-old Edna Spratt of Melrose passionately volunteered at Haven from 1982 to 2011, according to her daughter Jeanne Homany. Edna, an LPN, had nurse training and experience but was unable to work as a hospice nurse, as it would negatively impact her husband's pension. She found a place to channel the love and care she [...]
Haven associate Edward Spencer poses proudly with patient JoAnn Willis and a puzzle they completed together. Patient JoAnn Willis arrived at Haven an emotionally distressed cancer patient, having recently had a difficult time at the hospital. She was agitated, refusing care and distrustful of everyone around her. A few Haven staff members approached [...]
Haven Hospice held Camp Safe Haven, a program for children and teens who have experienced loss. Youth suffering a loss can often benefit from the development of coping skills to handle their emotions. As such, campers participated in group icebreakers, crafts to facilitate reflection, group discussion, a nature walk, therapeutic drumming circle and a memorial [...]