Looking Back, Moving Forward A Letter From Laura Owen, CEO

As I look back on 2021 and the past twenty months of sustaining services during a pandemic, I remain inspired by the dedication of our staff and their demonstrated commitment to caring for our area’s most vulnerable individuals. This year, we will have provided hospice care and bereavement services to over 1,000 individuals and those who comprise their support networks. In doing so, I am proud to share that none of our patients have contracted the coronavirus from our staff and, similarly, none of our staff have contracted the virus from each other. No small feat! While we continue to construct a new sense of community and workplace due to the pandemic, I am excited about the new opportunities ahead. If anything, the pandemic has taught us that we are resilient and visionary. The use of technology to support in-person care, virtual communication platforms, and a hybrid workplace are all here to stay. At HODC, how we integrate new methods while supporting every interaction will continue to be our focus.     As we enter into the holiday season, let us remember to be grateful for those serving our community with respect, human kindness, and expressions of love. Blessings to you and yours,

Laura Owen Chief Executive Officer

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Generating More Meaningful Moments To celebrate the conclusion of a successful campaign, Hospice of Davidson County would like to thank all donors, volunteers and staff who made our More Meaningful Moments campaign a success. Please enjoy this video highlighting many of the incredible resources and feats generated from this campaign.

Luminary & Ornament Sale

2021 Hospice of Davidson County Memorial Ornament handcrafted by Jon and Chenoa Colburn of Faded Earth Pottery.

The holidays are a special time to remember loved ones and honor cherished memories. Hospice of Davidson County invites you to honor the memory of your loved one this holiday season by purchasing a holiday ornament and luminary with your loved one's name. Luminaries will be displayed on campus from December 10th until January 3rd. Orders due December 1, 2021. Ornaments can be picked up at the HODC campus or at the Annual Night of Reflection.

Annual Night Of Reflection Please join us for our Annual Night of Reflection on the Davidson County Historical Museum steps. To best protect and respect our patients and families during the ongoing pandemic, our annual Night of Reflection will take place off campus. However, we will have time of reflection, prayer, poetry, meditation and refreshments for those in attendance. In addition, luminaries will be displayed on campus from December 10th through January 3rd to maintain our beautiful on campus tradition. When: Wednesday December 8, 2021 | 6:00pm- 8:00pm Where: Davidson County Historical Museum, Courthouse Square, South Main Street, Lexington, NC 27292 Questions: Email Eryn Crews or call 336-474-2086.

November Is National Hospice  & Palliative Care Month

In recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, the Davidson County Board of Commissioners as well as the cities of Lexington and Thomasville issued official proclamations for the month of November to help build awareness around hospice care and its impact on our community. Death and end of life care are not easy subjects to discuss, however, it is important to understand the benefits hospice care provides more than 1.7 million patients in the US each year. Join us on Facebook and Instagram as we look to provide much needed community awareness.

Partners In Care Please consider supporting one of these generous organizations. Note: All members on this list have donated at least $1,000 to Hospice of Davidson County this year.

Best Disposal/Todco Brasscraft - Thomasville Brown F. Finch Foundation Center United Methodist Church Charity League of Lexington Choice Home Medical Equipment, Inc. First Bank - Liberty Square First United Methodist Church Lexington Foundation For The Carolinas Gobble Estate Hasty Lions Club Homer Shaw Memorial Golf Tournament Julius Smith Young Jr Charitable Fund Lexington Barbecue Lexington Golf Shop, Inc. Lois L. Brinkley Foundation Mary D. Davis Admin Trust New Jerusalem Reformed Church Ole North State Line Siders Paul's Chapel Rich Fork Baptist Church S. & S. Grill Sapona Charitable Foundation The Blackbaud Giving Fund The Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Family Foundation, Inc. United Way of Davidson County United Way of Greater High Point Younts Insurance Agency, Inc.

Founder's Circle The Founder’s Circle is an exclusive giving society recognizing individuals who make an annual gift at the leadership level ($1,000), or higher.

Mr. Ervin Allen Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Amos Mr. and Mrs. Johnny S. Beck Mr. and Mrs. Don Bishop Dr. and Mrs. James Black Mr. and Mrs. Brent Blair Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bonnett Ms. Alma Carlton Mr. and Mrs. Dill Cecil Mr. and Mrs. Keith Cecil Ms. Sara B. DeLapp Mr. Jim Dillon Mr. Michael E. Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Bill Distler Mr. and Mrs. David Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Barry Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Forbis Mrs. Elizabeth W. Fuller Mr. and Mrs. F. Wayne Gregg Mr. and Mrs. Eric Grimes Dr. and Mrs. Sam Harris Ms. Gail Harris Ms. Camille Higgins Mr. Paul Holmes  Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hubbard Mr. James G Hudson Jr. Mr. Joseph Edward Hughes Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Lamoureaux Jr. Mr. Robert F. Lowe Mrs. Paula McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Monty Oliver Mr. and Mrs. Brad Owen Ms. Laura Lee Potter Mr. Donald Roha Ms. Kristin Sanford Mr. and Mrs. James F. Shinn ll Mr. and Mrs. Ian Silversides Mr. and Mrs. Mark Swaim Mr. and Mrs. Tony Townsend Ms. Jane Whitehurst Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Wright

The Gift Of Giving Holiday Cards

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This holiday season, Hospice of Davidson County is looking to spread love and joy to families and individuals who need it most. For a $25 donation, we will send up to 5 memoriam or honorarium holiday cards to your loved ones. For $50 we will send 10 cards, and so on. To participate, please mail in your donation with a list of names and addresses, or email your list if you choose to donate online. On behalf of the Hospice of Davidson County team, we wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.  Donations and lists are due by Friday, December 10.

Community Connections Podcast Keeping the Communities We Serve Connected

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Hosted by Cole Warner, and joined by co-host Emmalee Thomas, the Community Connections podcast provides resources, education, and insights for those dealing with life-limiting illnesses and their caregivers and loved ones. Cole and Emmalee connect listeners to useful information regarding end-of-life preparation and care, grief services, and community involvement. Topics range from providing education on Hospice care and our community partners to medical and emotional advocacy and general information about the communities we serve. Guests include local healthcare experts, Hospice of Davidson County staff, community advocates and more.