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. The first president of the Friends auxiliary group, Sue Allen, was asked to create a “Friends of Community Hospice & Health Services, known as Friends” in 1982, to serve the fundraising needs. One year later, there were 40 members who were fundraising ambassadors.

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

Friends of Community Hospice & Health Services Executive Committee

President – Sharon Jackson
Vice Chair – Nancy Scheer
Treasurer – Meryl Snider
Recording Secretary – Claudia Krausnick
Membership Secretary – Yvonne Taylor
Corresponding Secretary – Diane Bavaro
Past President – Pam DiFrancia 

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