Hospice of the Fisher Home Marks 20 Years with Endowment Campaign
Hospice of the Fisher Home, Amherst. Photo: Hospice of the Fisher Home
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As Amherst’s Hospice of the Fisher Home celebrates its 20th anniversary, the organization is honoring its past while making an investment in its future.
For two decades, Hospice of the Fisher Home has provided compassionate, end-of-life care to individuals and families across Western Massachusetts – both in its residence and through in-home community programs. Now, at this milestone moment, the organization is launching a $100,000 endowment campaign designed to ensure that this care continues for generations to come.
The campaign was inspired by a recent anonymous gift of $50,000. The donor made clear that the funds should be used in a way that will help ensure the Hospice’s future ability to provide quality end-of-life services to all persons in the community. This generous donation led the Board of Directors to establish a Board-designated Endowment Fund that can grow through additional donations and prudent management. This will create a lasting financial foundation to support long-term sustainability.
The initial $50,000 gift will be matched through community donations, with the goal of reaching $100,000.
“Now more than ever donations are a commitment to the future of hospice care in our community,” said Maria Rivera, Executive Director. “As we reflect on 20 years of caring for our neighbors, we’re also looking ahead to ensure that this level of compassionate care remains accessible to all who need it.”
The Endowment Fund will be overseen by the Board’s Finance Committee and managed in accordance with legal requirements and internal investment and spending policies. The Board is committed to maintaining the Fund as established, while retaining its fiduciary authority under Massachusetts law.
As the organization reflects on its 20-year journey, from a vision of community-centered hospice care to a trusted resource serving many families each year, this campaign represents both gratitude and momentum.
Community members are invited to be part of this next chapter by contributing to the Endowment Fund.
To learn more or to donate, visit: fisherhome.org/donate
Phoebe Judge wrote the 100th episode of This is Love as a tribute to her mother, Valentine. Until I heard it, I did not realize what a gem we have right here in Amherst at the Fisher Home. Listen and see if you aren’t moved to donate.
https://thisislovepodcast.com/episode-100-valentine/
Thank you, Bridget, for mentioning Phoebe Judge’s tribute. Another resource is Marietta Pritchard’s book “The Way to Go”. Hospice of the Fisher Home is close to my heart, having benefitted from their services during the last weeks of my mother’s life. I was so moved by the experience that as a way of giving back I joined the Board of Directors. As the current Chair, I continue to behumbled by the work that this gifted staff provides to patients and their families in Amherst and surrounding communities, both in the residential facility and in their homes through our expanding community program. It truly is a gem, and the endowment campaign will help us ensure that it continues into the future.