Firsthand Experience Sheds Light on HopeWest Kids Program’s True Value
NextGen Board Members Volunteering at Camp Good Grief. Top Row, Left to Right: Jamie Rickard, Kaitlyn Sacco, Chris Myers, Anita Castro, Kurtis Murchison. Bottom Row, Left to Right: Olivia Swinger (HopeWest Team Member), Emilie Stickley, Katie Squier (HopeWest Team...
Vectra Bank Supports HopeWest Through Business Partnership Program
HopeWest welcomes Vectra Bank as a participant in the HopeWest Business Partnership program. The program is designed for businesses who wish to support the non-profit’s mission through financial contributions, separate from fundraising events. By joining the...
Crafting Joy and Community Support at HopeWest
Suite Bee Floral, a HopeWest volunteer group in Grand Junction, is spreading cheer through their crafty creations. Based out of the Center for Hope and Healing, these volunteers, led by Charlotte Osmundson of the Tanglewood group, are an important part of the HopeWest...
A Loving Legacy
Sonya’s story is a special one, where volunteering at Heirlooms for Hospice has allowed her to honor the legacy of her mother, Faith. It all began when Sonya’s father was in hospice care with HopeWest. After his passing, Sonya’s mother decided to volunteer...
A Volunteer’s Journey of Compassion and Community
Moments where we look into someone’s eyes or hold their hand over meaningful conversation are where we can often find clarity, peace, and possibly even a newfound sense of purpose. In these moments of genuine connection we learn what empathy and compassion truly mean,...
A Journey of Connection and Growth with HopeWest
Lea Spiralski daringly set out to find profound connection with others when she crossed an entire ocean to volunteer with HopeWest. Her story is a testament to the power of human interaction and the impact of volunteering. From her hometown of Leichlingen, Germany to...
Volunteers are the Heart of HopeWest
In the News—this story was published in the Rio Blanco County Herald Times. 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...
HopeWest Volunteer Makes Birthday Deliveries to Patients in Delta
Linda Lloyd, a volunteer with HopeWest, has been making birthday deliveries to hospice and palliative care patients in Delta for more than 14 years. “I delight in delivering birthday surprises to our patients,” says Lloyd. “I started doing this after my parents...