Greetings!

Greetings Nevada County,

As we welcome March, we are springing with gratitude. Thank YOU—our volunteers, partners, and community members who continue to show up with generosity and care. Your support is what allows this work to continue blossoming in meaningful ways throughout our community.

The days are growing longer, and with them comes a renewed sense of energy in our community. It’s starting to look like spring in the Foothills, with early blooms, fresh blossoms, and hints of color returning to the landscape.

This month we are celebrating National Social Work Month as well as Doctors' Day. With these, we get to highlight the fantastic work our team provides this and every month.

We are also excited to be presenting at the Decisions in Dying workshop on the 14th at Peace Lutheran Church as well as at A Day for Women on March 21st at Sierra College. We look forward to joining these community partners in continuing to bloom with shared learning and ideas.

While the work we do is sometimes difficult, the moments of connection remind us that we are not alone in it. Each conversation, shared story, and act of kindness helps create a growing garden of support around those who need it most. 

Heidi Wingo

Executive Director

Fran was truly a light in our community. "One of her gifts to the community was to be a founding member of Hospice of the Foothills. Her volunteer work for Hospice was an expression of her open heart." Her work for our organization has been an incredible gift - offering a lasting legacy of exceptional care and tender support. Thank you Fran. You will always be in our hearts.

Thank you, Sponsors!

(as of 3/6/26)

Guiding Light Sponsor

Event Sponsor

Exclusive Beer Sponsor

Sponsor opportunities available!

Sponsorship packages start at $500 and include:

• Logo in our event guide
• Live recognition at the event
• Recognition on social media, email newsletter and our website
• Recognition in Foothills Compassionate Care Annual Report publication (5,000+ distribution)
• Logo in The Union newspaper thank you ad
• Additional benefits dependent on level

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

Our 5-day training program thoroughly prepares volunteers to work with our patients, families, caregivers and all those we serve.


Schedule

April 13 (Mon): 8:30am-2:30pm

April 14-17 (Tues-Fri): 8:30am-12:30pm

Registration and/or more info:
530.274.5108

Volunteer Services Include:

• Friendly visitor
• Caregiver respite
• Office support / Front reception
• Gift & Thrift stores
• Pet visitor program
• Vet-to-Vet program
• Dying Vigil program
• Spiritual Care program
• Bereavement program
• Friends of Hospice / Fundraising
• Light housekeeping
• Special skills (massage therapist, reiki, healing touch, musician, cosmetologist, etc)

Celebrating National Social Work Month with a shout-out to our incredible Social Services Team!

🤍 Sue, Director of Social Services

🤍 Debra, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

🤍 Shannon, Medical Social Worker

🤍 Karen, Medical Social Worker

🤍 Dierdre, Per Diem Medical Social Worker

🤍 Susan, Bereavement & Community Services Coordinator

🤍 Mary, Per Diem Bereavement Counselor

🤍 Norman, Spiritual Care Counselor

🤍 Amy, Intern Social Worker, Per Diem Spiritual Care Counselor

We appreciate all of you and the work you do every day to support our community. Here's to you!

March 30 is National Doctors’ Day, giving us an opportunity to celebrate the incredible physicians who bring expertise, empathy, and dedication to our patients and their families every single day.

At Hospice of the Foothills and Sierra Community Palliative Care, our doctors are more than medical professionals—they are compassionate guides through some of life’s most chapters. Their unwavering commitment to providing comfort and dignity makes all the difference.

Join us in thanking our doctors for their tireless work and compassionate care!

🤍 Dr. Dopf, Medical Director

🤍 Dr. Kindig, Asst Medical Director

Five Wishes Workshop
with Nevada County Pride

February 27

We partnered with Nevada County Pride to bring our Five Wishes presentation to a new audience. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of learning, connection, and community.

BINGO

February 27

We stopped by Sierra Gold Senior Center, to facilitate a lively BINGO session. Treats, laughs and prizes were shared by all!

Ribbon Cutting at 174 Winery

February 27

To round out a very busy Friday, representatives from Foothills Compassionate Care joined 174 Winery for their Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. The tasting room and outdoor seating is darling - we will definitely be back!

Decisions About Dying


MARCH 14 | 10am-Noon

Join Executive Director Heidi Wingo and other panelists for a Decisions About Dying Seminar at Peace Lutheran Church. Discussion will include options for end-of-life decisions, with emphasis on compassion and peace of mind. No registration required; just show up ready to learn!

Head, Hands & Feet


MARCH 17 | 4:30-6pm

Join Samantha, a Therapeutic Bodyworker for over 30 years, as she discusses and demonstrates how to safely offer healing touch to your loved ones.

A Day for Women


MARCH 21 | 8am-2:30pm

Foothills Compassionate Care is proud to be a sponsor and presenter at A Day for Women, presented by Soroptimist International of Grass Valley & Sierra College Foundation.

Community Insight


MARCH 25

Join us at 9am on the 4th Wednesday of every month, as we chat with Tom Fitzsimmons about all things Foothills Compassionate Care.

Anniversary Sale
at Foothills Gift & Thrift


APRIL 4

Enjoy 50% off, plus a raffle & free prizes!

Are You a Legacy Donor?

If you have included Foothills Compassionate Care in your estate plans, we would love the opportunity to thank you, welcome you into our Legacy Circle and ensure your gift is used exactly as you intend.

Please complete our Estate Plan Intention form, so that you may be recognized and recorded.