The Center of Hope & Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 258

17/11/2025 16 min
The Center of Hope & Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 258

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Episode Synopsis

We highlight two local efforts that support people through the toughest seasons: a no-barrier warming shelter that keeps neighbors safe overnight and a memorial tradition that helps families grieve together during the holidays. Practical needs are met with tender rituals, and both rely on volunteers and clear information.• Center of Hope’s nightly drop-in warming shelter hours and services• Volunteer shifts that cover overnight windows and keep doors open• Location update at the Douglas Center School Annex• Immediate needs including water, coffee, hygiene and sanitation items• Good Shepherd’s Light of Life Memorial ornaments and dedication ceremony• Reading of names and community remembrance across years of loss• Year-round donations supporting nonprofit hospice and home health care• Clearing up hospice myths and explaining access and coverage• Holidays at the hospice house with meals, decor and family comfort• We Honor Veterans pinning ceremonies and their meaning• GMCF’s support role and links to resourcesYou can always find out more about the work that we do at the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation on our website, mcfks.orgGMCFCFAs

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