* * To protect the privacy of the deceased, we will be using the pseudonym “Joe” throughout this story. Joe’s biggest concern was that his death wouldn’t mean anything. This Vietnam War veteran, who was in-and-out of homelessness his whole adult life and had no family, had not experienced much companionship in his life until [...]
Gainesville resident Arnold Johnson, born on January 18, 1919, recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Haven helped celebrate Mr. Johnson's life and birthday with balloons and a Legacy Project hand photography session. Gainesville Volunteer Coordinator Susie Finfrock delivers balloons to Arnold Johnson in celebration of his 100th birthday. Mr. Johnson, lovingly referred to as "Uncle Arnie" [...]
Haven recently received a $15,000 grant from the Thomas A. Plein Foundation to help fund its veteran and first responder programs. The funds will partially cover expenses associated with Haven’s We Honor Heroes program, which shows appreciation for patients throughout Haven’s 18-county service area who have served in the military or as a first responder. [...]
Lake City resident Steven Prather was recently recognized by We Honor Heroes volunteers from Haven. Prather is a United States (U.S.) Navy veteran who served in aviation for four years during Vietnam. Born in Georgia and raised in California, Prather was an automotive mechanic before and after his time in the military. Navy Veteran Steven [...]
Garden clubs across the state have been uplifting spirits for Haven patients for a decade, and this year was no exception! To brighten spirits, the Marsh Landing Garden Club has delivered decorated trees to Haven’s Custead Hospice Care Center in Orange Park for 12 years, and the Four Seasons Garden Club has provided floral arrangements [...]
Haven Patient Care Manager Rebecca Rosano and Bridgestone HosePower employees Matt Tsukagoshi, Hiro Watanabe and Stephenie Paras pose with donated wreaths at the Custead Hospice Care Center. For the second year in a row, Bridgestone HosePower donated holiday wreaths to Haven’s Custead Hospice Care Center. An equipment supplier located in Orange Park, Bridgestone HosePower participates [...]
Haven hosted 25 campers at the Haven E.T. York Hospice Care Center on Saturday, October 20 for Camp Safe Haven, a camp offered by Haven at no cost for children and youth who have lost a loved one. Children suffering a loss can often benefit from the development of coping skills to handle their emotions. [...]
Sharon A. Jones, FAHP, CFRE, one of the nation’s leading health care philanthropy professionals, has been named this year’s winner of the prestigious Harold J. (Si) Seymour Award by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP). “Sharon Jones has demonstrated true commitment to the health care philanthropy profession,” said Alice Ayres, President and CEO of AHP. [...]
Welcome to the 2018 Haven Fall In Touch Magazine! We are excited to share our newest rendition of In Touch. This issue features stories from across our service area, so that supporters, like you, can see the impact that Haven is having.
Renita Mixson had her first experience with Haven in 2012. She had just lost her husband suddenly and contacted Haven to explore bereavement support options for her and her teenage son. As a result, Mixson, her son and her 4-year-old goddaughter attended Camp Safe Haven that year. Camp Safe Haven is offered by Haven at [...]
