- Making a donation
- Contribute to the Open Access Appeal
- On-line donations
- Purchase a memorial brick
- Plan a fundraiser
- Donate an automobile
- Purchase art from a vendor who will donate a portion of the proceeds to our programs
- Donate new or used items in support of our services
- Create a Tribute page in memory of a loved one
Hospice of Michigan is one of the largest and most respected end-of-life care providers in the nation. Our innovative and specialized programs have allowed us to increase access to hospice for anyone who needs it. Donations to Hospice of Michigan also allow us to continue to provide quality end-of-life care to our patients and their families and to expand our already existing services by introducing an array of new programs.
Contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations allow us to carry out our mission. All donated funds are used in the community where they are raised, unless the donor requests otherwise. If you have questions, contact the Hospice of Michigan development office.
Donations support the following programs at Hospice of Michigan:
Open access
Thanks to the generosity of donors, Hospice of Michigan is able to care for all who need and seek our care, regardless of their age, diagnosis or ability to pay. In 2005, our commitment to provide this care cost us more than $4.6 million that was not reimbursed by insurance. These dollars provided treatments, medications, services, grief support and spiritual care to patients and families in need. In addition, Hospice of Michigan cared for people who did not have insurance coverage or whose treatment was more expensive than what other hospices can afford to provide. The generosity of our donors made this commitment possible.
Grief support
All Hospice of Michigan families are offered the opportunity to receive grief support services after the death of a loved one. Individuals and insurers are not charged for these services. Additionally, we offer grief support education and
groups to anyone suffering a loss in the communities we serve, at no charge. We rely on the generosity of our donors to support these needed programs.
The Caring Circle of Hospice of Michigan
Hospice of Michigan invites you to help build a legacy of care and compassion by becoming a member of The Caring Circle. This group is comprised of committed people who contribute gifts of $1,000 or more on an annual basis to support Hospice of Michigan's mission.
The Caring Circle has five levels of giving. At each level, there are opportunities for you to have an impact on the services HOM provides. Each level offers different tangible benefits, such as: invitations to HOM-sponsored special events, educational literature and programs, exclusive opportunities to gain an insider's view of trends in end-of-life care, invitations to recognition events for members, and recognition in HOM communications.
But most importantly, you have the benefit of knowing you are helping to make a profound impact on the lives of the children and adults that HOM cares for each and every day.
The Caring Circle has five levels of giving:
- Friend ($1,000 - $2,499) - Pays for comprehensive end-of-life care for one patient for one week
- Sponsor ($2,500 - $4,999) - Purchases bereavement tools to help children and grandchildren
- Partner ($5,000 - $7,499) - Pays the cost to keep HOM's 24-hour Access Center open for one weekend
- Benefactor ($7,500 - $9,999) - Covers the cost for comprehensive end-of-life care for one cancer patient for one month
- Patron ($10,000+) - Gifts at the Patron level and above provide the resources that enable Hospice of Michigan to fulfill its vision for the future of hospice care
Gifts at the $25,000-and-above level, such as the one made by Maggie Allesee to establish the Maggie Allesee Center for Quality of Life, can allow donors to establish an endowment fund to support an area of their choosing. HOM staff would consider it a privilege to work with you to facilitate a gift that exemplifies your particular area of interest in building a legacy of care and compassion.
If you would like additional information about how The Caring Circle of Hospice of Michigan, please contact Marcie Hillary, 616-454-5256 or mhillary@hom.org
