ASHLAND — United Way of Ashland County approved the allocation committee recommendation for Hospice of North Central (HNCO) 2023 program funding of $42,000 for Bereavement Services, Comfort Care and the Vigil Program.
“United Way of Ashland County is a proud funding partner of HNCO,” said Stacy Schiemann, Executive Director. “The compassion and quality of services that they provided to their patients and clients and their family members during the most sensitive moments of their lives is unmatched in our region.”
The allocation committee followed a rigorous process this year. Applications were evaluated on thoroughness, completeness, and most importantly, impact to the residents of Ashland County.
United Way of Ashland County is committed to fund programs in Ashland County that are critical to meeting the needs of its residents. United Way is thankful for the work that HNCO does to make sure that Ashland County is a healthy, strong community where families can thrive.
“The United Way funds raised from our generous community allow us to continue to provide services that would simply not be provided otherwise,” said Bill Kahl, HNCO Executive Director. “These services make a real difference in the lives of the families we serve. We are grateful for the United Way for all their support.”
Hospice of North Central Ohio has served thousands of families with compassionate end-of-life and Palliative care, bereavement programs and services since 1988. Headquartered at 1021 Dauch Drive in Ashland, Hospice of North Central Ohio serves more than 200 patients daily in Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Morrow, and Richland counties who are living with chronic and terminal illnesses.
Additionally, free continuous bereavement services are provided for hundreds of families of hospice patients and to anyone in the community experiencing grief. HNCO also operates the What Goes ‘Round Thrift Shoppe located in downtown Mansfield.
Call 800-952-2207 for more information. HNCO is a 501c3 non-profit organization with over 37 years of experience and a community partner of United Way of Ashland and Knox County.
