In the early years of Community Hospice & Health Services (CHHS), there were patients in need but no means to pay for the necessary care. The question of how to pay for this endeavor was critical. Funds were needed to serve and support patients and families, as well as pay the clinical staff providing the services. In 1982, the first president of the Friends auxiliary group, Sue Allen, was asked to create a “Friends of Community Hospice & Health Services”, known as “Friends of CHHS”, to serve fundraising needs. One year later, there were 40 members who were fundraising ambassadors.

The Friends of CHHS have raised over two million dollars since their founding to help support the compassionate mission of CHHS. They have been instrumental in ensuring CHHS patients and their families receive care when needed most. Through their support of events, including Gala, Walk & Roll Fun Run, and Light Up a Life, the Friends of CHHS make their efforts known.

Friends of Community Hospice & Health Services Executive Committee

President – Nancy Scheer
Vice Chair – Diane Bavaro
Treasurer – Patty Duval
Recording Secretary – Kim Goldman
Membership Secretary – Pat Golding
Corresponding Secretary – Mary Lomax
Past President – Sharon Jackson 

We are always looking for new Friends of CHHS members to join our auxiliary. If you would like to learn more about how you may get involved, Friends of CHHS encourages you to fill out the form below or call the Foundation at 209.578.6370 to learn how you can join the Friends of CHHS.

Friends in Action