With the daily evolving crisis of COVID-19, we are navigating the unknown in our personal and community lives. Keeping ourselves, our loved ones, our neighbors and our communities as healthy as possible, safe and equipped with basic needs, must be our first priorities. Collectively we are learning to manage and to LIVE within a pandemic. Kindness, compassion and patience matter … Read More
Welcome New Student Intern Elizabeth Spare
Last summer Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg welcomed its first student intern working with our Chaplaincy Director in care of our guests, family, and bereaved. This semester we are welcoming a graduate student from William & Mary from the School of Education, studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Elizabeth Spare. She received her Bachelor’s of Science from James Madison … Read More
New Additions to Our Library
Did you know Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg has a library? It’s a library unlike any other in that it is specifically curated with our families, guests, and greater community in mind. It contains hundreds of titles specific to end-of-life and bereavement. Books range from grief memoirs and grief psychology to caregiver guides and children’s books. Read below … Read More
Hops, Hope, and Hillbilly Jazz a Great Success
We are extremely grateful to Virginia Beer Company and all who supported Hops, Hope, & Hillbilly Jazz for Hospice House! We had a wonderful time and the event raised over $2,000 for Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg. Special thanks to Courtenay Motley, Paul Todd Music, Jon Smith Music , Hoot&Annie, Wyatt Baldwin, DJ Kudlz , and Carmen’s Jamaican Authentic Cuisine for your support.
Men’s Charity Tennis Tournament Raises $32,000 for Hospice House
The 21st Annual Men’s Charity Tennis Tournament was held on Saturday, September 28. The tournament was sponsored by C&F Bank and was held at the Kingsmill Tennis Center. Men’s Charity Tennis board members and donors presented Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg with a check for $32,000. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Men’s Charity … Read More
Morrison’s Flower and Gifts Delivers “Cups of Cheer” to Hospice House
As part of the Teleflora – Make Someone Smile Week, Morrison’s Flower and Gifts delivered 16 Cups of Cheer to Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg. These donations have been given to our Summer Bereavement Support Group and placed in our guest rooms and around the house. Pictured in the photo are Morrison’s owner Arlene Aitken and Diane Schwarz, … Read More
A Special Request From Hospice House
Thanks to the gifts of our generous donors and dedicated volunteers, Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg (HHSCW) has supported thousands of individuals in our community who have faced a terminal illness, cared for someone at the end of life and those who have sought support through their grief. The generosity of our community is both remarkable and essential … Read More
7th Annual Hike for Hospice House Raises more than $96,000 for Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg
Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg raised more than $96,000 at the 7th Annual Hike for Hospice House held at Governor’s Land on Saturday, May 4. With nearly 40 sponsors and nearly 400 walkers, the two-mile walk has grown each year and has become a tradition in which friends and families hike to remember loved ones. We take pride … Read More
It’s National Estate Planning Week: Do you have a will or estate plan in place to protect your family or support a special cause?
Our mission at Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg (HHSCW) is to enhance the quality of living for individuals facing the last phases of life and to support the people they love. Taking care of our loved ones is perhaps the our most important responsibility. Through our lifetime, many of us also support charities that make a difference in … Read More
Waiting for the Rain: A Celebration of Life Reflection
This past Thursday, we gathered with our community at Hospice House for our annual Celebration of Life Ceremony. The ceremony is one of three annual services that Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg offers to those grieving the death of a loved one. One of the most beautiful aspects of this service is that it takes place on the … Read More
