You Can Help.  The Gifts you give, make something worthwhile happen.

There are many ways to help including giving donations or gifts, visiting our thrift stores, becoming a volunteer and more:

DONATE NOW!

You can help Hinds Hospice by making a one time, monthly or annual donation. Your gift may be a straight donation to our programs and services, or in memory, in honor, or to celebrate a special occasion or accomplishment. You may also specify what program or service you wish to designate your gift toward.

There are three ways to make a donation:

     -by mail

     -by phone using your VISA or MasterCard

     -or online.

Please have the name of the individual whom you wish to pay tribute to as well as the name and address of the individual(s) you wish to be notified of the gift. Please note that when gifts are acknowledged, we only give the donor's name and address, never the amount of the gift.

BY MAIL:
Please fill out a DONATION FORM and mail your donation to:

Hinds Hospice
1616 W. Shaw, Ste. A-5
Fresno, CA 93711

or

Hinds Hospice

PO Box 763

Merced, CA  95340

BY PHONE: Visa and MasterCard only
Please call Fresno/Madera (559) 248-8591 or Merced (209) 383-3123. Have your VISA or MasterCard ready.

BY INTERNET: All major credit cards accepted.

**You may specify whom the contribution is in memory of/ honor of, and whom you wish to be notified, by using the MESSAGE TO SELLER section of the PayPal donation form.  Please add any other special instructions you may have; such as, what county or program you wish to designate your donation to in this section.  Thank You.

If you have a question about a donation or wish to be deleted from the Hinds Hospice mailing list, please call (559) 320-0308 or click here to send an email.

HINDS HOSPICE THRIFT STORES

Hinds Hospice relies heavily on individual donations and revenue from our five thrift stores.

All of our thrift stores carry a wide variety of goods, including: clothing, kitchenware, books, jewelry, sporting goods, records, furniture, appliances and an ever-increasing list of collectable's. The thrift stores accept most items provided they are non-perishable, non-toxic and in good working order. We cannot accept mattresses or partially used medical supplies. Every donation helps, whether it's an antique dining set or a pair of gently worn shoes. If you are unsure about whether your donation is acceptable or not, simply visit or call the store. Staff and volunteers are happy to answer your questions.

If you would like to volunteer at a Hinds Hospice thrift store, it's easy! Just visit the store you wish to volunteer at and speak to one of our representatives. You will fill out a short application that provides us with a little information about yourself and the store manager will train you to perform your duties. Whatever you have to offer that might help the Hinds Hospice mission is welcomed and appreciated.

All of the proceeds from each of our thrift stores go toward the mission of Hinds Hospice, supporting the many programs and services we provide to our patients and their families. The services of Hinds Hospice are ever growing and so too must the thrift stores. Help us create stronger and better-serving stores by making monetary or store donations, volunteering or shopping!

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

Below you will find some creative ways to support the programs and services of
Hinds Hospice.

- You can commit to Hinds Hospice by making a one-time, monthly or annual donation
- Make a planned gift
- Attend a fundraising event to benefit Hinds Hospice
- Invite a representative from Hinds Hospice to come speak to your service or trade organization or other community group
- Include information about the programs and services available at Hinds Hospice in your corporate newsletter or advertisements
- Use your professional expertise to assist Hinds Hospice and enjoy the tax benefits of being an in-kind donor
- Suggest payroll deductions to your workplace and have the contributions designated to Hinds Hospice through the United Way
- Instead of accepting gifts at your next birthday party, ask friends and family to make contributions to Hinds Hospice instead
- Honor a friend's birthday, anniversary or other milestone or accomplishment by making a contribution to Hinds Hospice in honor or memory of them
- Look into grant and/or matching gift possibilities through your work and sponsor Hinds Hospice's application for funding
- Next time you have a garage sale, yard sale, raffle, tournament, barbeque or other event, have the proceeds go to Hinds Hospice
- Have a thrift store drive and try to collect as much as you can for our thrift stores
- Have a "Dress Down Day" at work where all employees wishing to have a casual day make a contribution to Hinds Hospice. These have been very popular and successful!

HINDS HOSPICE IS NOW ABLE TO ACCEPT VEHICLE DONATIONS!

Hinds Hospice has teamed up with Cars 4 Causes and is now able to accept vehicle donations. If you have a vehicle that you would like to donate, please call Denny Viloria at (559) 320-0308.

VOLUNTEERS

Hinds Hospice relies heavily on volunteers for the day-to-day operations of the agency. We have volunteers to help with patients, help with bereavement groups, work in our thrift stores, fund development and community awareness.

Patient Volunteers
Patient Volunteers go through a 24-hour training program and a background check before they are allowed to work with patients. They can help by taking the time to sit with your family member so that you can make that doctor's appointment or go to the grocery store or enjoy an evening at the movies...
They have the time to share a cup of coffee and trade stories, wisdom, or simply share the silence that often accompanies the satisfying knowledge that you are providing the person you love with the best care possible and are doing it in an environment they find friendly, secure, and loving. Your needs define what we do...You have already met the doctors, the nurses, and other health care professionals who are assisting in the care and comfort of your loved one. With all this professional help available, you wonder what is there for a volunteer to do... Baby-sit? Mow the lawn? Take the children out? Spend some time with the patient playing cards, watching a ball game, listening to a life's story, hold a hand? Talk with a troubled family member? Run an errand? Make the coffee? Help write a letter or journal? Or, just give the caregiver a break so they can take some time to themselves. Every family has its own special needs and Hospice chooses from its list of volunteers someone with talents that fit your particular needs. Who are they? They are your neighbors. They hold down various jobs, worship in various places, represent various ethnic groups. They are men and women who share in common the experience of a volunteer training course and continuing education on topics relevant to Hospice Volunteers. Some of them have been intimately involved in the very task you are undertaking as the primary caregiver of a loved one. Others applaud your efforts and desire to do what we can to help and support your journey. For more information on these special volunteers, please call Michele at (559) 226-5683 or email her at Michele@hindshospice.org

Circle of Friends
Teen volunteers are needed for the Childrens' Bereavement Group, Circle of
Friends. "Friends" are asked to come to weekly sessions and companion children
experiencing the recent loss of a family member. The sessions run for 12 weeks
on Tuesday evenings. Sessions begin at 6:15 and conclude by 7:45 for the
volunteers and training is provided before the first session begins. We need
adolescents between 13 -17 years old to commit to 12-week sessions. Groups meet
from 6:15 to 7:45 pm at the Exceptional Parents Unlimited building at 4440 N.
First St. in Fresno. Two docents are needed for each session. If you are
interested in being a special friend, please call (559) 226-5683 and ask for
Michele or e-mail Michele@hindshospice.org

HINDS HOSPICE HOME VOLUNTEERS
Adults (18 or older) are needed to work as a member of the volunteer staff
supporting the Hinds Hospice Home and are involved with the maintaining of the
home environment and are not involved in direct patient care. The volunteers
are oriented to proper telephone etiquette, use of the kitchen when food is
being prepared, laundry, family support, and greeter. Hinds Hospice is
requesting that those interested have a good telephone and voice manner, have
the ability to interact well with people and are dependable. There are 4 hour

shifts and 2 hour shifts are available seven days a week. You may choose
as little as one shift per month. An annual TB test is required for the Hospice
Home Volunteer. This could be the volunteer work for you! If you are ready to

volunteer, please call (559) 226-5683 and ask for Michele or e-mail Michele@hindshospice.org

THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers assist with every area of a retail environment. Families can
volunteer together as well as community groups. Whether it is a one-time
project or a consistent schedule, you decide. We have flexible schedules for
those hectic lives. Come make a difference.To volunteer at one of our thrift stores or to get more information, please call
Michele Hansen, Director of Volunteers at (559) 226-5683 or Michele@hindshospice.org
You may also contact the store manager by calling the thrift store directly.
Click here for a directory of thrift stores.

FUND DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEERS
We have formed a volunteer group of people interested in the fund development
side of the organization. Over two million dollars need to be raised annually
and we can't do it alone. Volunteer possibilities within the group include
staffing events or exhibits, ticket sales to various events, selling cookbooks
or paper angels, event planning, setting up donation boxes throughout the
community and a variety of other fundraising possibilities. If you would like
to help raise money for Hinds Hospice and wish to be on this dynamite team,
please contact the Fund Development office at 559-320-0308 or at

funddevelopment@hindshospice.org We have opportunities available in

Fresno, Madera and Merced counties.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS VOLUNTEERS
In an effort to educate the public about hospice and the programs and services
we provide, we have created a Community Awareness Volunteer group. This is a
dynamic group who are active in attending trade shows, health fairs or other
community events to let people know that we're here and can help. If you
would like to be part of this fantastic group, please call Jill Hufft at (559)
320-0308 or jill@hindshospice.org