A local giving group is helping ensure hospice residents in Northumberland County can arrive at Ed’s House safely, comfortably and with dignity.
Community Care Northumberland and the Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation have received a $5,456.86 grant from 100+ Women Who Care Northumberland. The funding will support enhancements to resident transportation services, including the purchase of a hydraulic stretcher designed to improve comfort and safety during transfers.
Community Care Northumberland and Ed’s House CEO Jordan Prosper says the donation will make a meaningful difference for families facing some of life’s most difficult moments. “Their collective generosity will have a direct and lasting impact on individuals and families facing end-of-life journeys in our community.”
Before arriving at Ed’s House, many residents face challenges getting there. Some are too medically fragile to travel in a personal vehicle but do not qualify for ambulance transportation. Private transfer services can also be costly for families already dealing with emotional and financial stress.
Officials say the new hydraulic stretcher will help provide a safer and more dignified experience for residents during the transition into hospice care.
Prosper says transportation is often remembered as an important part of the family’s journey.
The grant was awarded through the collective giving efforts of members of 100+ Women Who Care Northumberland, a group that pools donations to support local charitable projects. Community Care Northumberland and the Ed’s House Foundation are thanking members for their support, saying the funding will strengthen compassionate end-of-life care services for residents across the county.
(Written by: Branden Rushton)
