MOUNT VERNON – Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) and Hospice of Knox County representatives Becky Pfister, Kathy Wantland and Tara Severance presented a plaque to Michael Smith in recognition of Colonial City Moose Lodge #2555 of Mount Vernon for their continued support.

For many years, Colonial City Moose Lodge #2555 has provided annual support to HNCO/Hospice of Knox County for its community bereavement programs and Camp Hope, a bereavement camp for children who have experienced loss.

“Thank you to Colonial Moose Lodge for being so generous and for their support through the years,” said Kathy Wantland, HNCO bereavement coordinator (LSW) and Becky Pfister, HNCO support services manager (LISW, MSW). “The funds provided by the Lodge are utilized for Camp Hope and our community bereavement services. It is because of the generosity of Colonial Moose Lodge and other supporters that we can provide a wide array of services to our community, free of charge.”

Hospice of Knox County, a member of HNCO, has served thousands of families with compassionate end-of-life and palliative care, bereavement programs and services since 1983. Proud to be called “Your Hometown Hospice,” HNCO is headquartered at 1021 Dauch Dr. in Ashland. HNCO serves more than 200 patients daily in Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Morrow and Richland counties who are living with chronic and terminal illnesses.

Additionally, free continuous bereavement services are provided for hundreds of families of hospice patients and to anyone in the community experiencing grief. HNCO also operates the What Goes ‘Round Thrift Shoppe located in downtown Mansfield.

Call 800-952-2207 for more information. HNCO is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with years of experience and a community partner of United Way of Ashland and Knox County.