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The cornerstone of hospice and palliative care is the belief that individuals and families coping with incurable and progressive illness should be cared for compassionately. Hospice by the Bay's mission is to alleviate pain; to prevent and treat conditions that might otherwise threaten the quality of life; and to provide support to the patient's family and loved ones, including grief counseling for adults, teens and children.

Cerenity Senior Care is a faith‑based senior care organization that provides a continuum of services (assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and related supports) intended to preserve residents’ dignity, independence and well‑being. Their work emphasizes compassionate, values‑driven care rooted in the Benedictine mission of hospitality, stewardship, respect and service to vulnerable older adults.

Ending hunger and isolation. Delivering dignity and independence.

THE FOUNDATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PROVISION OF NURSING SERVICES AND HOSPICE CARE SERVICES BY VISITING NURSE SERVICE AND HOSPICE OF SUFFOLK, INC. (HEREINAFTER,"VNSHS"), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS A CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH CARE AND HOSPICE AGENCY, DEDICATED TO PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGH QUALITY NURSING, THERAPY, AND HOSPICE SERVICES IN THEIR PLACES OF RESIDENCE AND WITHIN AN INPATIENT HOSPICE FACILITY.

Friendship Home provides overnight respite care, social-recreation programs and vocational/individual support services for people with developmental disabilities and their families on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Its programs (including an overnight “Home Away From Home,” the Bridges to Work vocational program, and Friendship Club social activities) aim to build life skills, community inclusion, independence and meaningful social connections.

Meals on Wheels Durham delivers daily nutritious meals plus friendly wellness checks to homebound older adults and other community members in Durham County so they can remain healthy, independent, and connected. The organization also provides related supports (holiday gifts, pet food, discharge meal programs, etc.) to improve clients’ overall wellbeing.

Open Arms prepares and delivers medically tailored, made‑from‑scratch meals and provides nutrition support to people living with serious illnesses and their families, at no cost to clients. They combine dietitian‑guided menus, home delivery, and volunteer support to help clients focus on healing.

JCHE provides safe and affordable independent housing where older adults of all backgrounds can age in community. Our programs and services enable residents to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Our mission is to achieve, sustain, and exceed standards of excellence in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hospice care to aging adults and their families in the Greater Boston community. We envision a diverse Greater Boston community where all aging adults and their families will experience being known, comforted, and cared for with skill, dignity, and respect. We are here for you…not for profit.

In Mecklenburg County, families living at or below the federal poverty line will likely remain in poverty their entire lives without intervention. Angels & Sparrows provides programs, connections, and resources so economically vulnerable families can experience a Fresh Start. We empower families to reach their potential by providing access to food security and educational opportunities that lead to a Fresh Start.

Since 1989, Elijah’s Promise has harnessed the power of food to break the cycle of poverty, alleviate hunger and change lives for the most vulnerable members of our Central New Jersey community. We operate a community soup kitchen, culinary arts school, catering business, community gardens and connect low-income individuals and families with social and health services. With the support of volunteers, donors and community partners, we serve more than 200,000 free meals per year and train previously unskilled workers for careers in the culinary arts.

Visiting Homemaker Service of Hudson County, Inc. (VHS) has been helping Hudson County families with their home care needs since 1959. Due to the ever increasing demand to stop and prevent child abuse, VHS is going Beyond Home Care by focusing on the expansion of the Family Services Department. VHS offers a comprehensive set of home care services and we are proud to say our professional staff has an average of fifteen years’ experience with our agency.We strive to improve the human condition by making sure that every life we touch maintains the dignity, belonging, and independence we all deserve. We serve because we believe that caring for people at home improves their lives and is a noble and worthwhile endeavor. VHS is committed to improving our community by providing home based services to enhance the lives of families across all generations.