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Family Hospice Offers Free Webinar with World-Renowned Grief Expert on Nov. 18

10/16/2024 Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is pleased to offer a live webinar featuring world-renowned author and grief educator, Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Offered in partnership with Stevens Family Funeral Home, this webinar is titled “Tending to Your Broken Heart when Someone Dies: Hope for Your Healing” and will be held on Mon., Nov. 18 from 3-6 p.m. at UPMC Altoona. A virtual option is also available.

Decades Club Raffle Drawing and Evening of Dancing to Benefit the Healing Patch on Sept. 28

9/18/2024 Tickets are sold out for the 2024 Decades Club to benefit the Healing Patch Children's Grief Program. This evening of prizes and music will be held at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona on Saturday, September 28.

Family Hospice Offers Fall Grief Support Groups

7/31/2024 Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is offering free grief support options this fall throughout West Central Pennsylvania.

2024 Mercedes Moment Winner Announced

6/12/2024 State College residents Jim and Mary Ellen Kelly held the winning number – 316 – for Home Nursing Agency Foundation’s Mercedes Moment fundraiser held on May 30. 

2024 Mercedes Moment Sold Out

5/24/2024 Tickets for the 2024 Mercedes Moment drawing on May 30, 2024 have SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for a chance to win Mercedes BLA 250 or $30,000.

If you would like to be added to the mailing list for next year, please complete this form. 

A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers!

4/19/2024 April is Volunteer Recognition Month! We are grateful for the commitment of those who volunteer with the Healing Patch Children's Grief Program and Family Hospice.

Healing Patch Children's Grief Program Invites New Volunteers

3/18/2024 The Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program is now recruiting volunteers to serve at family group sessions at the Healing Patch centers in Altoona and Ebensburg. Volunteers serve as facilitators for groups of grieving children aged 3-18, young adults aged 18-25 or adults who bring children or adolescents to the program.

Family Hospice Offers Grief Support Options This Spring

2/7/2024 Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is offering free grief support options this spring throughout West Central Pennsylvania. Groups are open to any community members grieving the loss of a loved one.

Flashlight Egg Hunt to Benefit the Healing Patch on April 5

12/21/2023 The second annual Flashlight Egg Hunt will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Altoona Curve - Peoples Natural Gas Field in Altoona, PA. 

  1. Lights of Love 2023 Invites You to "Shine a Special Light" for Loved One
  2. Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program Observes Children’s Grief Awareness Month in November, Invites Participation
  3. Family Hospice offers free webinar with world-renowned grief expert Dr. Alan Wolfelt on Nov. 29
  4. Family Hospice Offers Fall Grief Support Groups
  5. 2023 Mercedes Moment Winner Announced
  6. Decades Club Raffle Drawing and Evening of Dancing to Benefit the Healing Patch on Sept. 30
  7. A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers!
  8. Nicholas Foreman Memorial Benefit Raises Nearly $9,500 for Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program
  9. Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program to Host Free Training on Supporting Children after Overdose Loss
  10. Healing Patch Supports Grieving Families through Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Grant
  11. Flashlight Egg Hunt to Benefit the Healing Patch
  12. Healing Patch Receives Grief Reach Grant from the New York Life Foundation
  13. Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program Observes Children’s Grief Awareness Month in November, Invites Participation
  14. Lights of Love 2022 Invites You to "Shine a Special Light" for Loved One
  15. Family Hospice Offers Grief Support Options This Fall
  16. Decades Club Raffle Drawing and Evening of Dancing to Benefit the Healing Patch on Oct. 8
  17. 2022 Mercedes Moment Winner Announced
  18. Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program to host Volunteer Open House on April 11
  19. Private Duty Home Care Receives Best of Home Care® - Provider of Choice Award for Tenth Year
  20. 2022 Mercedes Moment Tickets on Sale Now
  21. Family Hospice Offers Grief Support Groups throughout West Central Pennsylvania
  22. Lights of Love 2021 Allows You to "Shine a Special Light" for Loved One
  23. Join Free Virtual Forum for World AIDS Day
  24. Community Invited to Observe Children’s Grief Awareness Day on Nov. 18
  25. Family Hospice Welcomes New Volunteers
  26. Decades Club Raffle Drawing and Evening of Dancing to Benefit the Healing Patch on Oct. 2
  27. Home Nursing Agency Foundation Announces Mercedes Moment Winner and Celebrates Impact of Support
  28. Healing Patch Hosts Volunteer Open Houses
  29. 2021 Mercedes Moment Is Sold Out!
  30. Home Nursing Agency Receives Best of Home Care® - Provider of Choice Award for Ninth Year

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