HopeWest, in collaboration with Community Hospital, is proud to announce the Western Slope Hospice and Palliative Care Conference scheduled for Feb. 23, 2024. This exciting event is designed to provide a comprehensive educational opportunity for healthcare professionals, focusing on hospice and palliative care, advance directives, and effective management of specific[Read More…]
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Transform lives with HopeWest Meeker
The new year can bring a renewed sense of purpose and the opportunity to make meaningful changes not just in our lives, but in the lives of others. HopeWest Meeker, supporting individuals and families with palliative care and grief counseling services, invites you to consider the many benefits of impacting[Read More…]
Guest Column: HopeWest welcomes CFO
HopeWest, a leading nonprofit healthcare organization serving Colorado’s Western Slope, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Schoomaker as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Schoomaker succeeds former HopeWest CFO of 26-years, Sarah Walsh, who is transitioning into an accounting role. Schoomaker, a Colorado native with a strong[Read More…]
Moral Injury: Why it matters and what we can do
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.SATURDAY, OCT. 21 FAIRFIELD CENTER, 200 MAIN, MEEKER MEEKER | Moral injury, a term that makes many of us tilt our heads in curiosity, isa surprisingly important topic within our community. Scott Hogue, theChaplain at HopeWest, is hosting an open seminar on this subject, andhere’s why[Read More…]
Ain’t it Grand …
The 34th annual Colorado Grand rolled into downtown Meeker Tuesday with 100s of classic cars and thousands of dollars in donations for the Meeker Lions Club and HopeWest. Volunteers served the group lunch before they set out on the next leg of their journey.
Guest Column: Camp Good Grief: Healing for all
Grief is a very complex thing, especially for a child. In my own childhood, I experienced several losses and struggled immensely with processing them. This is not a unique experience – children lose loved ones every day. However, it is very difficult for a child to process such a devastating[Read More…]
Applications open for Camp Good Grief
RBC | HopeWest, a leading nonprofit organization committed to providing support and guidance to individuals and families facing grief and loss, is grateful to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual Camp Good Grief. This transformative camp offers a safe and nurturing environment for children and teens in grades[Read More…]
HopeWest Correction
In the HopeWest ad last week listing “Gifts in Memory,” Russell McClain was misidentified by HopeWest as the recipient of a “Gift in Memory” made by Janice DiMaggio. McClain had completed concrete work for DiMaggio and in lieu of payment, McClain suggested DiMaggio donate to her favorite local nonprofit. She[Read More…]
HopeWest fundraiser success …
Cornhole winners … Decade of Dedication Celebration Courtesy Photo
Boards & Boots cornhole event and a Decade of Dedication Celebration
Philanthropy can come in many forms, and even small acts of generosity can make a big difference. This is the case with the upcoming Boards & Boots fundraiser for palliative care and grief counseling in Rio Blanco County hosted by HopeWest Meeker. Palliative care is a type of care that[Read More…]
Volunteers are the heart of HopeWest
We consider volunteers to be the “heart” of our organization for one simple reason: every day, in ways both great and small, volunteer support allows HopeWest to continue our mission of helping families in our community facing the issues of aging, illness, and grief. Volunteers give their time and energy[Read More…]
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Mark Schryver, Pioneers Medical Center hospital board president (right), and Dr. Justin Grant, chair of Pioneers Healthcare Foundation (left) presented $18,524 to Diana Jones (center) for HopeWest’s hospice care program. | COURTESY PHOTO