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, 412-584-6917 (c) or stickneyhe@upmc.edu.
See Comedian Julian McCullough
National Comedian Julian McCullough is the host of Nate Bargatze’s Big Dumb Eyes world tour, the biggest comedy tour in America. He also appeared on Nate Bargatze’s new game show Greatest Average American on ABC / Hulu and multiple times on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
The show is on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall in Oakland. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 Orchestra; $35 Balcony.
The show is general admission/no assigned seats. Tickets go on sale June 26: (ticket link.) Questions: Dianne Whetsell whetselld@upmc.edu or 412-639-4975.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Bourdon and Bites
Join us Thursday, September 10, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Con Alma Restaurant and Jazz Bar located at 613 Penn Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, to sample High West's Bourbon, Double Rye, Cask Collection Sauvignon Blanc Finish, and Campfire. Each sample will include a specialty small plate food pairing from Con Alma. There will also be raffles including High West products and merchandise.
Tickets are $100 per person. Attendees are welcome to stay after the event to order dinner and enjoy live jazz 7 – 10 p.m. Additional charges would apply as dinner and jazz are not included with the tasting event.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and are non-refundable. To purchase tickets, click here. If you have questions, please contact Dianne Whetsell at whetselld@upmc.edu or 412-639-4975.
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 or 412-295-1472 (c)
Jamisonc2@upmc.edu