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Thursday, September 12, 2024
In 1990, Will Natz was 10 years old and about to have his dream come true—he was going to be a Milwaukee Brewers bat boy. As he waited in the County Stadium dugout, he heard Bob Uecker announce his name. Until his death, Natz treasured the cassette tape that held a recording of that moment.
Earlier this year, due to his progressing illness and the need for supplemental oxygen, Natz—a lifelong baseball fan—doubted he would get to another Brewers game in person. That was until his Agrace Hospice Care social worker, Kristin Kalpinski and nurse Jill Cooley saw a chance to make his wish come true with assistance from Agrace’s Wish program.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
As reported by In Business
Through the generosity of one local couple, every dollar donated to Agrace until the end of 2024 will go further toward supporting compassionate end-of-life care. Thanks to Todd and Shari Nelson, owners of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, all donations made to Agrace, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit provider of hospice care and related health services, will be matched up to $100,000 through December 31.
“In 2018, we attended a ‘get-to-know-Agrace’ meeting,” said Todd and Shari Nelson in a joint statement. “We were so impressed by the dedication and compassion of the staff we met. Little did we know that just a few months later, we would need Agrace Hospice Care’s services.
Monday, August 26, 2024
As reported by 92.7FM WCLO
The inaugural Race for Agrace – Janesville will take place October 19th at Palmer Park. Continue Reading…
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
As reported by Hospice News
Hospices are increasingly collaborating with community organizations to better address the end-of-life needs of the homeless population.
Isolated homeless senior populations are reaching concerning levels nationwide. Many medical and nonmedical issues can be exacerbated at the end of life among unhoused and homeless seniors compared to others, according to James Patrick Hall, executive director of Rocky Mountain Refuge. The Denver-based nonprofit organization offers shelter for people with end-of-life care needs. Continue Reading…
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
As reported by WiscNews
Agrace will host “Bridges,” a virtual support group for those who are grieving the death of someone close to them. The group provides emotional and peer support in a professionally led virtual group setting. Advance registration required at 608-327-7110 or griefsupport@agrace.org. The group will meet online via Zoom from 9:30-11 a.m. Sept. 11.
Monday, July 15, 2024
Agrace congratulates CFO Jenny Maurer on being named a finalist for In Business Magazine’s 2024 CFO of the Year Award. This award celebrates top financial professionals for their role in the growth, vitality, and future of their organizations. Continue Reading…
Monday, July 1, 2024
As reported by WisBusiness
Agrace has added Gabe Doyle of Madison to its board of directors and Travis Hamele of Portage to board of the Agrace Foundation. Continue Reading…
Friday, June 7, 2024
As reported by The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Through We Honor Veterans’ (WHV) Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer program requirement, Veterans provide one another with unparalleled comradery at the end of life. The sense of belonging and mutual respect that develops between Veterans can be especially palpable when these service members share a common identity. AJ Feucht a Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer with Agrace, a Wisconsin-based hospice provider, exceeded in his commitment to providing Veterans with comfort at end of life by initiating a meeting between two accomplished female Veterans. Continue Reading…
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
As reported by Channel3000
Grief specialists at the Agrace Grief Support Center will begin hosting in-person and virtual support groups this July for those living in Southern Wisconsin.
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