Volunteers

Pediatric Patient Becomes Aspiring Artist

Aspiring artist Maia already has more talent in one finger than many can say they have in their whole body. Like any 11-year-old might be found, she is propped up in bed, a computer screen in front of her. Tonight...

Creating a Healing Oasis for the Grieving

It’s National Grief Awareness Day on August 30 – a time to shine light on grief, support and healing. Healing Oasis Loss and grief can affect our whole wellbeing, from emotional stress, physical health and...

Pet Volunteer Brings Dog-Gone Good Comfort in Care

Today is National Dog Day! Let’s paws and celebrate the love and joy our doggies fill in our lives and community. Sir Omar Bradley is one of 44 animals serving in our pet volunteer program. He is a pure-bred Golden...

Comforts at Care Centers

Caring for our Suncoast Hospice patients and families takes tender touch and comfort. When our patients are in the state of severe pain and stress, they may come to our Care Centers for short-term stays, skilled...

Empath Health Honors Veterans Recording Their War-Time Stories

Israel “Butch” Miller joined the Navy with his sight set on going to Vietnam. Instead he landed in California at Naval Hospital Oakland. He served as a lieutenant and one of the first commissioned male nurses in...

Change the World: Thrift Shop, Donate and Volunteer

We treasure living in Florida – our tropical paradise of beautiful beaches, wildlife and nature. In light of World Environment Day June 5, we join in promoting action to protect our local environment and planet...

Happy 100th Birthday to Longtime Suncoast Hospice Volunteer

Terry Pellegrino is a world traveler. She hiked in Switzerland, Germany and France, admired tulips and artwork in New Amsterdam and Holland, celebrated her 92nd birthday in Russia and Lithuania, and many other...

Celebrating Volunteer Month: Meet Our Volunteers of the Year Part 3

As we celebrate National Volunteer Month in April, read about our final two 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award winners and their extraordinary service. Irma Porterfield – Specialized Volunteer Service Award Lavender...

Celebrating Volunteer Week: Meet Our Volunteers of the Year Part 2

In Part 2 of National Volunteer Week, learn about two more of our 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award winners and their extraordinary service. Carol Hallstein – Organizational Support Volunteer Award Bereavement and...

A Caring Sanctuary Co-Author Talks Suncoast Hospice Formation and Mission

Our Suncoast Hospice story began in 1976 when a small group of Pinellas County residents met in Clearwater and led with hearts and determination to bring compassionate care and comfort for the dying and their...

Celebrating Volunteer Month: Meet Our Last Pair of Volunteers of the Year

As National Volunteer Month comes to a close, learn about our final two 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award winners and their extraordinary service. Irma Porterfield – Specialized Volunteer Service Award ...

Celebrating Volunteer Week: Meet Our First Pair of Volunteers of the Year

Volunteers devote their time and talents for causes close to their hearts. They make a difference. We are happy to join in celebrating National Volunteer Week April 7 to 13 and National Volunteer Month from April 1...