Hospice of North Central Ohio

United Way of Ashland County approved the allocation committee recommendation for Hospice of North Central (HNCO) 2023 program funding. $42,000 for Bereavement Services, Comfort Care and the Vigil Program.

The Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative (LMRE) People Fund board has approved a grant in the amount of $2,157.00 to fund the purchase of a multitude of patient care items for Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO).

An expanded grief counseling program for children who have lost a loved one is available through Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio (HOCO).

The trustees of the Milton R. & Beulah M. Young Foundation in Mansfield, Ohio have approved a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 in support of Hospice of North Central Ohio.

The board of trustees of The Russell and Mary Gimbel Foundation, Mansfield, Ohio has approved a grant in the amount of $1,500.00 in support of HNCO’s Special Request program.

Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) is pleased to welcome Sabrina Pugh to our board of Directors. Sabrina said, “I am looking forward to serving on the HNCO board and giving back to an organization that has helped our family through some difficult times."

The 6th annual What Goes Round’ Thrift Shoppe Volunteer Recognition Luncheon took place at DLX restaurant in downtown Mansfield on Friday, May 13th. Approximately 50 volunteers and staff were in attendance. Special thanks to Park National for sponsorship of the 6th annual Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.

The Robert & Ester Black Family Foundation Fund at The Richland County Community Foundation, Mansfield, Ohio has approved a grant in the amount of $7,600.00 to fund the training of front-line caregivers in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care at Hospice of North Central Ohio.

The New London Rotary’s Area United Fund has selected Hospice of North Central Ohio as one of 19 area agencies to receive funding grants. The grant in the amount of $1,000.00 is designated for HNCO’s annual “Camp Hope” children’s bereavement camp scheduled for June 17, 18, 24, 25 at Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp.

The Firelands Electric Cooperative People’s Fund has approved a grant in the amount of $1,199.00 to Hospice of North Central Ohio to fund the purchase of two CoaguChek Systems. These test kits will be used by HNCO nurses to monitor patients who are risk of bleeding.

A Legacy Estate Gift from the Herbert L. Heyl Trust in the amount of $131,782.00 will provide immediate support for comfort care and bereavement services at Hospice of North Central Ohio and fund a new $10,000.00 HNCO Memorial Endowed fund in Mr. Heyl’s name at The Ashland County Community Foundation.

Hospice of Knox County, a member of Hospice of North Central Ohio, hosted its annual Tree of Hope at the Knox County office on Monday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m.

Hospice of North Central Ohio hosted its traditional Tree of Lights at our Ashland headquarters at 1021 Dauch Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m. A brief, meaningful ceremony took place to honor and remember loved ones who have died. The celebration included music, readings, and luminaries in remembrance of loved ones. This tree will remain lit throughout the holiday season, in quiet remembrance of those who are no longer here.

Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) presented the sixth annual Sandra J. Rule Dauch Volunteer-of-the-Year Award to Marge Armstrong at a special ceremony held Nov. 17.

Southside Diner's annual community Thanksgiving fundraiser to benefit Hospice of Knox County (HKC) will not involve the traditional meal this year.

Hospice of North Central Ohio has received a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the S.N. & Ada Ford Foundation in Mansfield, Ohio.

Hospice of North Central Ohio is pleased to announce the following additions to our organization.

Eighty-four golfers participated in the 22nd annual HNCO Ruth Lindsey Charity Golf Outing at Westbrook Country Club on September 27th. This annual event was sponsored by Park National Bank. The day had great weather and fantastic turnout. Special thanks to all who made this event a great success, it would not be possible without you! Congratulations to the teams from Park National Bank and Lighthouse Management who both shot a tournament best ’57. Congratulations to Dave Thomas, winner of the Westbrook raffle package and Mike Law, winner of the 50/50 raffle.

Hospice of North Central Ohio hosted its annual gratitude picnic Thursday, Sept. 16, from 11 a..m. to 1 p.m. as a drive-through this year due to COVID-19.

For the past ten years, The Ashland Fraternal Order of Eagles #2178 and the Ashland Eagle Riders has held annual events to raise funds in support of Hospice of North Central Ohio.