For Immediate Release
Contacts: Kristin Mostowski, Director of Public Relations | Community Hospice | Kristin.Mostowski@hospiceheart.org | 209.578.6301
Community Hospice Foundation Welcomes Mrs. Francine Foley as New Executive Director
Modesto (August 24, 2021) – Community Hospice Foundation a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness to support the patients and families of Community Hospice, is pleased to announce Mrs. Francine Foley as their new Executive Director.
Mrs. Foley has served in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years. She brings to the Community Hospice Foundation strong experience and expertise in leadership and management, with extensive relationship and fund development skills.
“Community Hospice is delighted to welcome Mrs. Francine Foley to our organization and look forward to her serving as our Foundation Executive Director,” said C. DeSha McLeod, President and CEO of Community Hospice. “Mrs. Foley is a mission driven and a respected member of our community who exudes positive energy, passion for nonprofit work and compassion for the mission of Community Hospice. I am confident she will provide strong leadership for our Board members, donors, Friends of Community Hospice auxiliary members, staff and volunteers.”
Before joining Community Hospice Foundation, Mrs. Foley served 14 years as the CEO of United Way of Stanislaus County playing a critical role in the development and success of the organization. Prior to United Way she served 8 years as the Executive Director of the Parent Resource Center. Mrs. Foley holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration-Nonprofit from the University of San Francisco.
The Community Hospice Foundation is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors as well as the Friends of Community Hospice auxiliary; both groups serve to raise funds and awareness of Community Hospice through diverse channels such as planned gifts, memorial donations and special events.
About Community Hospice Foundation
The Community Hospice Foundation is a charitable organization established in 2001 to raise funds and awareness for Community Hospice.
About Community Hospice
Community Hospice is the oldest and largest nonprofit hospice agency in the Central Valley. Serving the community since 1979, Community Hospice has cared for thousands of friends and neighbors, embracing individuals and families facing life-changing journeys, enhancing quality of life for all. Care extends to more than 2,000 patients each year in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, retirement communities and at the 16-bed inpatient Alexander Cohen Hospice House. Community Hospice also provides bereavement and grief support to anyone in the community. For more information, call 209.578.6300 or visit hospiceheart.org.