by Sky Roberts | Feb 4, 2021 | Blog, Volunteers
When you first meet Joni Dalgar, known by many around Empath Health as JD, it’s easy to see that she is an enthusiastic and dedicated individual. It also becomes very apparent that above all, she is humble. As a volunteer for more than 10 years, Dalgar has left her...
by Sky Roberts | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog, Resale Shoppes, Volunteers
In the back of the Suncoast Hospice Resale Shop in St. Petersburg, there is a nook where many donations make a stop before reaching the sales floor. In this corner there are assorted tools covering the wall and filing cabinets filled with salvaged odds and ends....
by Sky Roberts | Oct 23, 2020 | Blog, EPIC Feed, Volunteers
Empath Partners in Care (EPIC) is helping local LGBTQ elders say hello to improved wellbeing. The Tampa Bay area is a diverse region with many residents over the age of 50. However, the vast majority of services for the LGBTQ community are for younger people. Through...
by Sky Roberts | May 29, 2020 | Blog, Volunteers
As a not-for-profit organization, volunteers play a key role in helping Empath Health provide services to the community. Last year, volunteers contributed more than 195,000 hours of service. These selfless contributions include thousands of patient visits, phone...
by Sky Roberts | May 22, 2020 | Blog, Veterans, Volunteers
Ten is a magic number for Mike Couper. That’s how many years he served in the military. It’s also how long he has been with Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, as a Veterans Serving Veterans volunteer. After retiring from the workforce, Couper started...
by Sky Roberts | May 6, 2020 | Blog, Pediatric, Volunteers
Piles of buttons, skeins of yarn and a multitude of crocheted bands in every color imaginable fill the tables in Susan Cooney’s home. Like many other home sewers and crafters, Cooney has been putting her nimble fingers to work outfitting local health care providers...
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