Many of our dedicated volunteers came together on April 23 for a quarterly update meeting. The quarterly meetings combine serious business with a sense of fun. We also invite men and women who are thinking about volunteering and want more information. Following self-introductions, several volunteers shared Mission Moments about their experiences as volunteers at Caring House. […]
In 2017, forty-three Caring House volunteers teamed to give more than 5,395 hours of their time and energy. That’s more than 14 hours per day, seven days a week. In dollar terms, that’s a $130,000 combined gift in support of Caring House residents and loved ones (based on Independent Sector’s $24.14/hour value of volunteer time in […]
On March 4, 2018, we gathered to honor and remember the men and women we’ve had the privilege to serve during the last weeks of their lives. About 100 family members and friends, volunteers, donors, staff and others joined in a program of spoken thoughts, readings and songs that warmed and comforted hearts. In the […]
On December 31, 2017, Patty Long, BA, will complete her most recent term on the Caring House board of directors. Patty is one of the co-founders of Caring House. She joined the board for her first term in 2006. In addition to serving on the board, Patty has also served as a Caring House officer (Secretary) […]
Bringing peace and comfort through singing at the bedside, members of the Westside Threshold Choir visited Caring House this week. The Threshold Choir describes itself as a network of a cappella choirs of primarily women’s voices and a community whose mission is to sing for and with those at the thresholds of life. The Westside chapter is based in Santa Monica, and […]
We have special half-size pillows that we use to support the arms and legs of our residents. They’re a great resource in helping our residents be comfortable. The problem: pillowcases for these pillows are darn near impossible to find. The solution: A wonderful group of women from The Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes Estates teamed […]
In this video, family members of past Caring House residents share their thoughts about the Caring House experience. Residents and families are the “stars” of our work. We’re proud to be part improving the end-of-life experience in America. We thank the Media Services Department of Torrance Memorial Medical Center for creating and donating this wonderful video experience […]
In this 2:27 video, you drop in from the sky to Caring House and our neighborhood. Once inside, you tour the house and rooms. Then you meet residents, staff and volunteers, and see our house become a home. You then soar away, before receiving a final energetic volunteer wave goodbye. We thank Carey Fujita of TheSouthBayDrones.com Aerial […]
Fifty-six Caring House volunteers teamed to give more than 5,400 hours of their time and energy in 2016. That’s more than 14.8 hours per day, seven days a week. In dollar terms, that’s a $127,769 combined gift in support of Caring House residents and loved ones (based on Independent Sector’s $23.56/hour value of volunteer time in 2015). […]
On Sunday, February 26, 2017, we gathered to publicly honor and remember twenty-two men and women. These men and women are the residents our staff and volunteers had the privilege to serve during our first year. A pioneer is someone who is among the first to explore something. And they not only explore, they show the way […]