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Friends of Hospice/Serenity House has announced its new Executive Board for calendar year 2023.

For any who are not familiar with the 501(c)3 nonprofit, Friends of Hospice/Serenity House is an end-of-life care facility that provides an alternative care resource in a home-like setting for hospice patients who are unable to remain in their own homes at the end of life.

Each resident must be under the care of an area hospice team (that continues to provide professional care as if the patient was in his/her own home), have a life expectancy of three months or less and must be a DNR.

Residents are most usually those without financial resources to hire in-home assistance or to pay for nursing home care; have a frail caregiver or working caregiver who is not able to provide care or afford to take time off to care for their loved one; or those with no family support at all.

“We do not charge; however, we do ask for a weekly fee to help offset daily cost,” the group said in a release.” We also depend on the generosity of our local community and fundraisers.

2023 Officers

Father Mark Holland – President

Jill Bruce – Vice President

Allison Giles – Secretary

Judy Altom – Treasurer

New Board Members:

Mike Fishman

Whitney McGuffin

Janice Snider

Executive Director Stephanie Hamill is looking so forward to working with the new board and stated, “I am excited as we start a new year with our new board officers. Friends of Hospice/Serenity House is blessed with the growth we have experienced and our new addition to the house that will soon be finished. Thank you Lakeway Area for your continued support!”

Incoming President Father Mark Holland also is looking forward to a year of growth.

“At the core of our mission here at Friends of Hospice/Serenity House is our deep desire to respect the dignity of every human being as they prepare for death,” he said.

Friends of Hospice/Serenity House serves Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox and Sevier counties.

To date, it has cared for 408 residents.

If you would like to make a donation to Friends of Hospice/Serenity House or volunteer, please call (423) 586- 5284.

Friends of Hospice/Serenity House is located at 421 N High St Morristown TN 37814.