Foundation for Hospice
      3391 Henderson Drive Ext
 Jacksonville, NC 28456
                  Telephone 910-455-3925    Fax 910-989-2691
           foreman@thefoundationforhospice.org
              www.thefoundationforhospice.org

Foundation for Hospice is a non-profit organization started in 2002 to provide needs to the terminally ill and their families that are not met by traditional insurance benefits.  The Foundation serves the terminally ill and their families. Their funds are provided through United Way, private donations, and fund raising.

Eligibility:  Anyone who has a terminal diagnosis, their family, or caregivers that have a definite need.

Requests: Made by social workers, nurses, ministers or friends.  Call 910-455-3925 to get information on making a request.

The Foundation can provide assistance with:

           Living expenses such as utilities, fuel, groceries, rent, or clothing

            Personal Care if not covered by insurance

            Travel or lodging for individual or family

            Funeral expenses

            Insurance premiums

            Granting “Wishes”

            Birthday & anniversary celebration

            Facility respite stays

            Medications and medical equipment not covered by insurance

           And more

The Foundation for Hospice also provides:

Grief & Loss Support Services to anyone who has experienced loss related to death.

End of Life Care & Education about advanced directives and living wills, information
                                      about resources and care planning for senior years, and end of life care. 

Memory Preservation Services provide equipment such as digital cameras and
                       recorders or the services of a videographer or photographer to preserve special
                       thoughts and occasions.
                                                                               
                                                     4/2008