Emmanuel Hospice

Gold Sponsors of this year's Annual Celebration Fundraiser: You help our patients focus on Living at end-of-life. Through supporting complementary therapies and service like music, massage, and grief support, the final journey of those in our care (and their loved ones) can be infused with joy, meaning, and quality of life. Thank you!

Thank you, Kathy, for sharing these kind words about your mom and the care she received. We are blessed to serve!

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Today is National Grief Awareness Day. One thing the Emmanuel Hospice staff does to honor this day is to perform random acts of kindness in memory of those we have lost - it's a simple, positive, and beautiful way to remember someone, keep them close, and continue a legacy.

If you know someone who is grieving and you're not sure how to support them, check out this link: https://grief.com/10-best-worst-things-to-say-to-someone-in-grief/

If you are grieving, you're not alone. There's ample help available, and our bereavement team is accessible to anyone in the community who is in need of grief support. Give us a call anytime at 616.719.0919 or visit https://emmanuelhospice.org/grief-support/

🌟 Join Our Team at Emmanuel Hospice! 🌟

We’re excited to announce an open position for a Nurse Case Manager to join our dedicated team. If you’re passionate about providing compassionate, person-centered care and have a knack for coordinating meaningful care plans, we want to hear from you!

🩺 Role: Nurse Case Manager
📍 Location: Emmanuel Hospice
📅 Apply At: https://emmanuelhospice.org/careers/

Apply today and be a part of our mission to deliver exemplary care. 💙

Warmest gratitude to our Silver sponsors for this year's Annual Celebration fundraiser luncheon! Your support makes Emmanuel Hospice more about living.

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU to our Bronze Sponsors for this year's Annual Celebration fundraiser benefitting Emmanuel Hospice patients.

Your support makes it possible for patients to focus on living at end of life. As a non-profit hospice provider, providing exemplary care & upholding quality of life through therapies like music, massage, and pet visitors is possible only through donations!

Learn more:
https://www.classy.org/event/2024-annual-celebration/e568259

Our Annual Celebration Luncheon benefitting Emmanuel Hospice patients is just one month away!

Did you know? Our holistic therapies & services that are so important to quality of life are not reimbursable by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. That means that music, massage, pet visitors, family support volunteers, grief support, patient wishes, and more are possible ONLY through donations.

Enrich your legacy by leaving an impact on someone's last season of life. Give today to support these programs, or purchase a ticket to our luncheon to learn more.

https://www.classy.org/event/2024-annual-celebration/e568259

The staff and volunteers of Emmanuel Hospice gathered at Millennium Park today for some fellowship, and our Pet Visitors (and their humans!) were also there! Our Pet Visitors bring so much joy and comfort to our patients and we were so lucky to get to hang out with them today!

Thank you to Kona Ice of West Grand Rapids for the sweet treats!!

LMSWs wanted! Emmanuel Hospice is seeking a social worker with a passion for compassionate care! Join a collaborative team where you'll make a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones at end-of-life.

Learn more and apply at: EmmanuelHospice.org.careers

Long-time social worker and Education Manager for Emmanuel Hospice, Kaitlyn Dawson gives practical suggestions for remembering and commemorating the lives of those we love.

Read the full piece here: https://emmanuelhospice.org/2024/08/remembering-a-loved-one-with-flowers-poems-pictures-song/

The 2024 Annual Celebration, our signature fundraiser, is happening at Kent Country Club again this year on Wednesday, September 18th!

A brief, uplifting time together, this annual event raises the critical funds needed to sustain our Complementary Therapies & Services programs which are possible only through donations and which dramatically improve quality of life for our patients and their families.

To purchase tickets or donate toward these programs, visit:
https://tinyurl.com/2s3tkuxk

Today marks National Disability Independence Day, celebrating the ADA's 34th anniversary! Signed into law in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark legislation that ended discrimination against people with disabilities. It ensures equal rights in employment, government access, and public accommodations, serving as a vital protection for the disability community.

Happy 34th Anniversary, ADA!

Thank you to our friends at Lowell's First Look for sharing our piece about Don Walsh, who is experiencing More About Living with our support. We are so fortunate to get to know Don, what a guy!

A Career Spent Serving Others, and Now Hospice is There for Him - Lowell's First Look Don Walsh worked in the Grand Rapids Public Library, helping people find what they needed. Now, Emmanuel Hospice does the same for him.

📢 Join Our Team! Emmanuel Hospice is looking for a compassionate and dedicated HR Generalist to help us continue our mission of providing exceptional end-of-life care. If you have a passion for supporting healthcare heroes and making a difference in our community, we want to hear from you!

💼 Position: HR Generalist
📍 Location: Grand Rapids, MI

🔗 Apply Now: EmmanuelHospice.org/careers

Careers - Emmanuel Hospice West Michigan hospice opportunities as a nurse, aid or volunteer providing support and care for patients and their loved ones.

Emmanuel Hospice is supported in large part by the work of our compassionate volunteers! Hospice was founded by volunteers who knew there must be a better way for those at end-of-life, and it's due to their tireless efforts that this kind of care is available today!

If you have a heart for serving others, our patients and families would love to have your support. We are specifically in need of volunteers in the following regions: Belmont, Greenville, and Holland.

Call us anytime at 616.719.0919 or visit EmmanuelHospice.org/volunteer.

The Emmanuel team hosted a fun patient wish today, Peterpalooza! A jam session and pizza party for a lifelong lover of music, and self taught harmonica player, Peter Paolini. Local blues guitarist Chris Bota joined Miranda Eden, Emmanuel’s music therapist, to create music – and memories – for Peter, his family and friends. Peter picked up his harmonica and joined in on several songs, including a few with family members. Guests enjoyed pizza from Chicago deep-dish experts Lou Malnati’s, and Carrot cake – Peter’s favorite – rounded out the meal.

Days like this mean more living for patients like Peter. Thank you 13 On Your Side, for sharing the sweet story here. https://www.wzzm13.com/article/features/hospice-patients-wish-fulfilled-with-blues-jam-session-surrounded-by-family/69-a3fe601e-53ba-4e53-86ef-e5770c483d89

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Emmanuel Hospice wishes you a safe and celebratory 4th of July!

A sweet story from Joan Blessings, Emmanuel Hospice Licensed Massage Therapist: Today, June and I shared a Chinese lunch together. As we sat down, she clasped her hands and prayed quietly, not forgetting to include a blessing for our meal. With each bite she took, a genuine joy lit up her face. "I don't deserve this," she kept saying. But I insisted, "You only turn 98 once in your life! You absolutely deserve this."

June's eyes welled up with tears of happiness. She will be celebrating three more times this week, each occasion a testament to a life well-lived. In that moment, over our meal, I realized how much these simple gestures meant to her—moments of shared joy and gratitude that touched her deeply.

We are so lucky to be able to care for our patients in so many ways. Sometimes a simple meal is all it takes to make the day "More About Living" for an Emmanuel Hospice patient!

We hope you are safe during this severe weather. A reminder for all Emmanuel Hospice patients and families, if you have lost power due to the storm and need assistance, please call our office at (616) 719-0919.

More West Michiganders than ever are in need of end-of-life support but don't know how to start.

If anyone you know might benefit from the additional layer of help hospice care brings, have them give us a call! We can always come out and visit, and there's never any obligation. We’re available by phone 24/7 at 616.719.0919.

🌟 Celebrating National CNA Week with Emmanuel Hospice! 🌟

To our incredible Certified Nursing Assistants: your dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts uplift our patients and embody the heart of our organization. Your unwavering commitment to care shines brightly, making a difference in the lives you touch every day. Thank you for your hard work and compassion. You bring comfort and dignity when it is most needed. 💙

Thank you to our friends at Lowell's First Look for sharing our piece on Alzheimer’s and holistic care in the last seasons of life.

Sooner Than Later: The Best Way to Support a Loved One With Alzheimer’s - Lowell's First Look The number of Americans expected to suffer from Alzheimer’s is expected to soar from nearly 7 million today to nearly double that number by the year 2050.

Calling all compassionate social workers!

Make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing serious illness. Join our team today and create moments of joy and dignity for those who need it most. Apply now at EmmanuelHospice.org/careers or contact us for more info.

Experience compassionate care at Emmanuel Hospice

At Emmanuel Hospice, we're dedicated to providing comfort and support to individuals and families during challenging times. Our team of compassionate professionals is here to offer personalized care tailored to your needs.

Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, know that you're not alone. From pain management to emotional support, we're committed to walking this journey with you every step of the way.

Reach out at 616.719.0919 to learn more about our services and how we can support you and your family. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities. 💙

In observance of Memorial Day, our staff has placed "We Honor and Remember" signs at many of the residential communities where Emmanuel Hospice cares for patients, including our four stalwart partners, St. Ann's Home, Sunset Senior Communities, Clark Retirement, and Brio Living Services.

We honor and remember. Together.

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day weekend, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Just as the Missing Man Table in our office symbolizes their absence, we reflect on the lives of those who gave their all in service to our nation.

Thursday, May 24 from 3-4pm, our friends at Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation are hosting a Virtual Veterans Cafe in honor of Memorial Day, where you'll learn about hospices supporting veterans and hear firsthand stories from esteemed veterans, families, and caregivers. Join us to listen, learn, and connect.

Save the link and join here: https://hospiceinnovations.zoom.us/j/81757425328?pwd=sKoHAuYbCKy9D1wuV0BiRmDdukbbVE.1&from=addon

On Saturday, a group of our staff had the immense privilege of attending an intimate gathering with singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw specifically in gratitude of hospice caregivers. It was an amazing time with heartfelt conversation, questions, and story-sharing. Thank you Gavin, a huge thank you to the Steve and Amy Van Andel Foundation who made this event possible, and to our friends at Northstar Care Community and Hospice of Michigan for the invitation!

Thank you 13 On Your Side for spreading the word about our cards for Mother’s Day!

Ahead of Mother's Day, organization encourages acts of kindness in memory of loved ones The grief support team at Emmanuel Hospice in Grand Rapids said acts of kindness can bring light to places that are dark and isolating.