We host a series of fundraising events throughout the year to help educate the community about the services Hospice offers and to raise money for them. All of the money raised by Friends of Hospice is donated to Hospice of the Foothills.

Friends of Hospice
PO Box 81, Nevada City, California 95959
Telephone:  (530) 274-5121




Joining Friends of Hospice

Friends of Hospice was started by one woman, Pat Chargin, who wanted to make a difference in the lives of people with terminal illnesses. Today our many members continue to make a positive difference in our community.

Joining Friends is easy; we ask that you pay $20 per year in dues ($30 per couple) and that you participate on at least two events and/or committees. We meet quarterly on the second Tuesday of January, April, July and October at Alta Sierra Country Club.

To join Friends of Hospice, please call:
Friends of Hospice (530) 274-5121 or
Marilyn Streseman (530) 432-8591 or mstrese@comcast.net





Calendar of Events

Jail and Bail
Thursday, March 11, 2010
This fundraiser is jointly sponsored by The Union and KNCO. Friends recruit volunteer “Bailees” who will then ask their friends and organizations for pledges of “bail money” (donations for FOH) by a specified date to keep them out of jail. On that date, if they wish, the “Bailees” may solicit additional pledges on the radio.


Butterfly Garden of Remembrance
Saturday-Monday, May 29,30,and 31, 2010
Hooper and Weaver Mortuary, Nevada City
Wrought iron butterflies mounted on garden stakes are place in a designated garden with a name tag tied to each stake with a message of remembrance or honor of a loved one(s). A donation of $15 is requested for each remembrance.

Breakfast in the Park
Sunday, June 13, 2010
St. Canice Center, 236 Reward Street, Nevada City
Breakfast is served in a beautiful wooded area of Nevada City to approximately 700 guests. County Sheriffs’ Association does the cooking and Friends and Girl Scouts serve. Highlights are raffle prizes and a silent auction.

Heroes for Hospice
Friday, July 9, 2010
Quail Ridge Senior Living, 150 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
An auction to honor “heroes” in the community. Participants bid for the privilege of enjoying a gourmet lunch with the “heroes” at Quail Ridge.


"Side by Side" with Jane Rivar
Saturday, September 11, 2010

River Highlands Ranch and Vineyards, Smartsville, CA

(located just outside Penn Valley, CA)

An Evening Concert with Food, Wine and live Auction.

This will be a Magical Evening, and Event you will not want to miss. For further information, please call 432-3066 or 432-4785.

Tree of Love
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Sierra Presbyterian Church, Nevada City
A memorial service held in honor of those patients served by Hospice of the Foothills in the past year. The service is followed by a reception in the church hall. Donations are to “Light a Light” on the tree in memory or honor of loved ones.

Pave the Way
Download the donation form (Acrobat PDF file)
An ongoing fundraiser whereby funds are raised by the donation of bricks to place along the sidewalks of the Hospice of the Foothills facility. Donors can put an inscription on their brick(s) in memory of a loved one, their own name, a business name, or tribute using up to 45 characters. The Hospice Home is a twelve-room facility for Hospice patients who find it impossible to remain in their homes in their final months of life. The building was begun in 2007 and turned over to Hospice of the Foothills in October 2008.





Friends of Hospice Committees

Brag Box
A box is passed around at our Quarterly Meetings for members who would like to brag about special events happening in their lives. The money collected is used for Caring Friends’ supplies.

Caring Friends
One of the hallmarks of Friends of Hospice is the gift of a handmade teddy bear for each patient receiving Hospice care. These Caring Friends also provide birthday cards and plants and seasonal favors for the patients’ trays.

Pennies for Hospice
Cans are placed in local retail stores to collect change (or more) and four times a year a penny drive is held at various locations. Members meet periodically to count the money collected.

Office Staffing
Members volunteer to work 2 to 4 hour shifts in our office answering the telephone and helping visitors with fundraising questions and general office duties.

Newsletter
The newsletter is published four times a year preceding our quarterly meetings which are held the fourth Tuesday of January, April, July and October at the Alta Sierra Country Club.





Friends of Hospice Executive Board for 2010

Executive Committee
Diane Wilson, President. 432-4785
Mary Lou Fuchs, Co-Vice President. 432-8500
Brenda Heeke, Co-Vice President. 205-9080
Charlotte Orren, Secretary. 432-2198
Karen Domagala, Treasurer. 432-8910
Mary Jensen, Past President. 273-6317
Vanessa Bengston, Executive Director, Hospice of the Foothills

Board Members
Jan Sherman
Diana Lemmon
Myrna Courtney
Judy Nelson
Donna Mack
Judy Blue

Marilyn Streseman

To join Friends of Hospice, please call Marilyn Streseman at 432-8592.