ASHLAND — Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) received a grant in the amount of $4,200 from the Fran and Warren Rupp Advised Fund of The Richland County Foundation. The grant is being used to fund a summer intern who will receive experience in the marketing and outreach department of HNCO.
“This grant not only provides HNCO with much needed staff support, it also provides meaningful hands-on experience,” said Bill Kahl, HNCO Executive Director. “We are most appreciative to The Richland County Foundation for its continual friendship and support.”
Ashland resident Lauren Morr has been hired for the intern position at Hospice of North Central Ohio. Morr is a sophomore at The Ohio State University-Mansfield and is majoring in business administration.
“I am excited to gain knowledge and experience from the staff at Hospice of North Central Ohio and am grateful for the opportunity afforded me by The Richland County Foundation,” Morr said.
Headquartered at 1050 Dauch Drive in Ashland, Hospice of North Central Ohio continues to serve 200 patients daily in Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Morrow, and Richland counties with palliative and hospice services.
Additionally, free continuous bereavement services are provided for hundreds of families of hospice patients and to anyone in the community experiencing grief. Call 800-952-2207 for more information. HNCO is a partner agency of United Way of Ashland County.
