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LifeTouch Hospice joins Arkansas Hospice

By David Edwards on June 1st, 2023

Nonprofit, mission-focused care to continue in South Arkansas Arkansas Hospice Media Contact:  David Edwards, Director of Communications Phone:  501-748-3303Email:  dedwards@arkansashospice.org SHARE Foundation Media Contact:  Amanda Cooley, Director of Communications Phone:  870-881-9015Email:  acooley@sharefoundation.com North Little Rock, Ark, – SHARE Foundation, which operates LifeTouch Hospice, and Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest nonprofit provider of hospice care, have […]

Arkansas Hospice presents the Michael V. Aureli Compass Award to Dee Brazil-Dale

By arhospice on May 1st, 2023

2nd annual award honors nonprofit’s co-founder NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A highlight of Arkansas Hospice’s recent Party at the Plaza event was the presentation of the organization’s second annual Michael V. Aureli Compass Award to Arkansas Hospice Co-Founder Dee Brazil-Dale for her vital contributions to the nonprofit organization and the Arkansas Hospice Foundation. The […]

Batesville strongman lifting support for Arkansas Hospice

By David Edwards on April 17th, 2023

Arkansas Hospice presents 2nd Annual Party at the Plaza

By David Edwards on April 5th, 2023

Grammy-Award winning Rebirth Brass Band to headline festival North Little Rock, Ark. (April 5, 2023) – Party at the Plaza benefiting Arkansas Hospice will return to the Argenta Plaza on Main Street in North Little Rock on Saturday, April 22. The event will run from 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission is free, and donations […]

Campaign to Save the River Valley Home Comes to an End

By David Edwards on April 5th, 2023

Arkansas Hospice will continue to provide care locally in patient homes and partner facilities Russellville, Ark. (April 5, 2023) – Arkansas Hospice and a coalition of Russellville area community leaders who led the campaign to keep the River Valley Home open announced today that despite a valiant community effort, it has become apparent that their […]

Arkansas Hospice receives Frueauff Foundation grant for excellence in patient care

By David Edwards on March 13th, 2023

North Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Hospice Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation for “Continuing Excellence in Hospice & Palliative Care: Unrestricted Operational Support.” The grant is the largest the Frueauff Foundation has ever given in support of the mission of Arkansas Hospice and will be used to […]

Arkansas Hospice Elf Squad to brighten holidays for patients

By David Edwards on November 15th, 2022

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – For a second year, Arkansas Hospice is brightening the holidays for patients facing life-limiting illnesses through its Elf Squad. “The Elf Squad was a wonderful success last year,” said Harriet Hawkins, Arkansas Hospice’s director of volunteers. “Our patients come from all walks of life. They love getting gifts like socks, […]

Arkansas Hospice announces new foundation leadership

By David Edwards on October 19th, 2022

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Kim Kirkman has joined Arkansas Hospice as Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, and Laura Grimes has been added as Arkansas Hospice Foundation’s Communications and Events Coordinator. Kirkman will lead the Arkansas Hospice Foundation team and fundraising campaigns including planned giving, capital campaigns, memorials, and grants. She recently completed her […]

Arkansas Hospice receives 2022 Hospice Honors awards

By arhospice on May 26th, 2022

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest non-profit provider of hospice care, has been named a 2022 recipient of the Hospice Honors Elite and Hospice Honors awards, which recognize agencies continuously providing the highest level of quality care. The awards are presented by HEALTHCAREfirst, a software and data-gathering company that partners with thousands of hospice […]

Arkansas Hospice presents the first Michael V. Aureli Compass Award to Sharon Aureli

By David Edwards on May 17th, 2022

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A highlight of Arkansas Hospice’s recent Party at the Plaza event was the presentation of the organization’s first Michael V. Aureli Compass Award to Sharon Aureli for her vital contributions to the nonprofit organization during its 30-year history. The award is named for Sharon’s late husband, Michael Aureli, who was […]

Arkansas Hospice to Host Volunteer Training in North Little Rock, Cabot, Searcy & Hot Springs

By arhospice on May 3rd, 2022

Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest non-profit provider of hospice services, will host volunteer training sessions this month in North Little Rock, Cabot, Searcy and Hot Springs for anyone wanting to learn about the organization and its volunteer opportunities. Lunch will be provided for those who register to attend one of these sessions: North Little Rock: […]

Arkansas Hospice to Host Volunteer Training in Batesville

By arhospice on April 11th, 2022

Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest non-profit provider of hospice services, will host a volunteer training session in Batesville on Saturday, April 30, for anyone wanting to learn about the organization and its volunteer opportunities. The training will begin at 9 a.m. in the Arkansas Hospice office at 3000 Jennings Lane, Suite C, and lunch will […]

Arkansas Hospice presents Party at the Plaza

By David Edwards on March 8th, 2022

North Little Rock, Ark. – Party at the Plaza, a community-oriented celebration of food, art, music and family fun will take place Saturday, April 23rd, at the Argenta Arts District and Argenta Plaza on Main Street in North Little Rock. The event will run from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and admission is free. The […]

Party at the Plaza media resources

By David Edwards on March 8th, 2022

The following resources are provided and approved for editorial and promotional use. Main Logo CLICK HERE to download jpg image CLICK HERE to download PDF Promotional Graphic CLICK HERE to download jpg image CLICK HERE to download PDF Flyer CLICK HERE to download jpg image CLICK HERE to download PDF Activity Map CLICK HERE to […]

Party at the Plaza media alert

By arhospice on February 10th, 2022

What:  Party at the Plaza benefiting Arkansas Hospice. The event will be a community-oriented celebration of food, art, music and family fun, with free concerts all day featuring multiple local, regional and national acts. Additional attractions will include the Paw-ty at the Plaza Dogtown Dog Costume Contest, virtual team fundraising and Scavenger Challenge, and the […]

Dee Brazil-Dale: A Legacy of Love

By arhospice on January 26th, 2022

Dee Brazil-Dale has devoted most of her adult life to being a passionate advocate for hospice care. She first felt led to volunteer at a small, non-profit hospice in McCall, Idaho, after the sudden loss of her son, Mark Alvarado, in a vehicle accident when he was only 19 years old. “He was a great […]

Arkansas Hospice acquires First Choice Senior Care

By arhospice on January 26th, 2022

North Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest nonprofit provider of hospice services, announced today the acquisition of First Choice Senior Care (FCSC) of Little Rock. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Arkansas Hospice President and CEO Judy Wooten said, “The addition of FCSC to our family of companies is a wonderful […]

Arkansas Hospice celebrates 30th anniversary

By arhospice on January 17th, 2022

North Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest nonprofit provider of hospice care, announced “Caring for 30 Years” today as January 17th marks the organization’s 30th anniversary. Since its inception, the community-based, not-for-profit provider has grown from one location to ten regional offices and three inpatient centers that provide care for nearly 600 […]

Arkansas Hospice “Elf Squad” delivers gifts to hundreds of patients

By arhospice on December 22nd, 2021

CONTACT: David Edwards 501-748-3303 dedwards@arkansashospice.org North Little Rock, Ark. – Thanks to generous holiday shoppers across the state, nearly 700 Christmas gifts of comfort were collected for Arkansas Hospice patients. Known as the “Elf Squad,” holiday shoppers at participating merchants and through online giving added a few extra gifts to their shopping lists and dropped […]

Special podcast helps for coping with grief during holidays

By arhospice on December 14th, 2021

Contact:  David Edwards, Director of Communications Phone:  501-748-3303   Email:  dedwards@arkansashospice.org North Little Rock, Ark. – While the holidays are a joyful time for many, it can be a particularly difficult season for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. With that in mind, Arkansas Hospice is presenting a special holiday episode of its podcast, “Speaking of […]

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