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Learn more about Holiday Doves.
Learn more about Holiday Doves.

Supporting Our Patients and Families

Donor support funds patient and family needs and opportunities that fall outside the scope of insurance coverage. It also funds community outreach in the form of education about end-of-life care and bereavement resources for those experiencing loss.  

If you wish to send a check, mail to: Family Hospice, Development Department, 700 Bower Hill Road, Suite 1405, Pittsburgh, PA 15243, or click the link below to donate online.

Donate online

If you need assistance with your donation, please contact Helen Stickney at 412-572-8457 or stickneyhe@upmc.edu.


Holiday Memorial Doves

All of us at Family Hospice wish you and your loved ones a season of peace and love. Please consider joining us in a long-standing tradition of remembering them at this special time of year.

Holiday Dove Trees

For your gift of $35 or more, we will place your loved one’s name on a dove to hang on the tree of your choice. There are several locations from which to choose, including the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, Monroeville Mall, The Block at Northway and the US Steel Tower downtown. Order here.

Remembrance Dove

Have a 5”x5” stuffed dove created with your loved one’s favorite clothing. Ideal fabrics include: cotton, denim, flannel, or fleece. Please allow 2 weeks for production. Clothing should be sent with your order. $35 each or (3) for $100. Please note, shipping and handling charges will apply. Order here.

Silver Remembrance Dove

Additionally, there is a 3½ “x4” silver metal dove ornament from Wendell August Forge. For $150 a name can be engraved and mailed to your home. Please allow 3 weeks for production. Order here.

If you have questions or would like to place an order by phone, please contact Dianne Whetsell, Special Events Coordinator at 412-639-4975 or whetselld@upmc.edu.


The Family Hospice Foundation

The Family Hospice Foundation meets the needs of patients and their families through grants, gifts, and donor-supported specialty funds. When directed to the General Fund, benefactor dollars have the broadest impact.

You may also choose to direct your contribution toward a more specific purpose via these established specialty funds:

  • Angels On Call Fund provides tangible resources for patients and families in financial distress
  • Bereavement Fund supports grief programs and memorial services
  • Carol Sayers Vockel Fund educates the community and volunteers about end-of-life care
  • Imagine Harmony Fund allows patients final special life experiences 

You may also consider Planned Giving (will/bequest, stocks and bonds, IRAs, real estate or trusts) or an ongoing financial commitment through our Giving Society.

If you wish to donate through United Way, our number is: 18940049 (Family Hospice – Home Nursing Agency).

For more information about making a gift to any fund, please contact:

Christine Jamison
Director of Development
412-572-8812
Jamisonc2@upmc.edu

Memorial Keepsakes

Honor your loved one and celebrate their life with a memorial keepsake.  

Choose from:

  • Jewelry items
  • Silver dove ornament
  • Memorial Garden Dove or Plaque

View memorial keepsakes options here (PDF).  Any of these items can be engraved.  

For information about ordering a memorial keepsake, please contact:

Christine Jamison
Director of Development
412-572-8812
Jamisonc2@upmc.edu

Special Events

By participating in a Family Hospice special event or fundraising activity, you are also supporting our mission of providing compassionate care to our patients.

These events include: 

For information about events, please contact:

Dianne Whetsell
Special Events Coordinator
412-572-8874
Whetselld@upmc.edu

Holiday Memorial Dove Sponsors

D'Alessandro Funeral Home logo.
Learn more about Holiday Doves, sponsored by Jefferson Memorial.
John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc logo.
Karndean Design flooring logo.

Learn more about Holiday Doves, sponsored by Maroadi.

Neofes Insurance Group logo.
Schellhaas logo.
All gifts are tax deductible as provided by law.  We are a 501c3 nonprofit listed under HNA Foundation Tax ID 25-1467014.  The official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.