Agrace News

As reported by Amber Noggle of WKOW

OREGON (WKOW) — Joanne Gladden is a remarkable volunteer for Agrace, offering support and friendship to many in their final stages of life.

She’s been volunteering for six years, helping patients like 90-year-old Ruth Ann Smith, who’s suffering from heart failure.

“I’m in a lot of pain and I’ve been awfully, awfully sick. Joanne knows that,” says Ruth Ann. “I feel that God sent her to me. She is special.”

It’s a gift Joanne wanted to give, because she was once a patient herself, battling breast cancer.

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As reported by Barry Adams in the Wisconsin State Journal
Photo credit: Barry Adams, Wisconsin State Journal

A truckload of donated vinyl record albums has turned into drawers of cash for a Madison area nonprofit.

Agrace Hospice reported Friday that two of its Madison thrift stores have combined to sell more than $12,000 worth of record albums and the remaining stock of about 6,000 albums are now on sale at 10 for $1.

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As reported by Barry Adams in the Wisconsin State Journal
Photo credit: John Hart, Wisconsin State Journal

Jerry Roh spent years building a record collection of more than 21,000 vinyl albums. Its new owner hopes to reduce it to next to nothing in a few days.

At 10 a.m. Friday, Madison’s Agrace Thrift Stores will begin selling Roh’s donated collection in a Black Friday-like event featuring some of the biggest names — and several not-so-notable artists — in music in rock, country, religious, polka, children’s, classical and blues music.

“A lot of people are going to be interested in this,” said Dave Zero, owner of MadCity Music Exchange, 600 Williamson St. “It’ll be interesting to see what’s in there. For Agrace, I’m sure it’s going to be fantastic. People are going to be looking for gems, and I’m sure there will be plenty in there.”

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JANESVILLE, Wis. – Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care, Janesville’s nonprofit community hospice, has several fulfilling volunteer opportunities that allow you to give back, brighten a life and make a positive difference.

Agrace invites the community to learn more about volunteer roles and opportunities at a volunteer fair that will be held Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at Agrace’s Janesville Thrift Store, located at 2043 Humes Rd. Staff and current volunteers will be on hand to discuss Agrace’s volunteer roles.

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As reported by Shelly Birkelo in the Janesville Gazette

JANESVILLE—When Mark Buggs’ father was hospitalized with complications from cancer, Mark knew his family couldn’t give his dad the skilled care he needed at the end of his life.

When the family learned about Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care, 2901 N. Wright Road, it decided to transfer Bernard Buggs there. His stay lasted just 10 days before he died at 79.

“We knew they’d take care of him, and it was comforting to know he’d have 24-hour care,” Mark said.
Agrace allowed Mark’s family the precious gift of time to spend with their Bernard.

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JANESVILLE, Wis. – On Saturday, March 11, Agrace will host Sips & Sounds, a festive wine- and beer-tasting event that directly supports patients and families facing a serious or life-limiting illness.

The event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Pontiac Convention Center, 2809 N. Pontiac Drive, Janesville. Advance tickets are on sale for a discounted price of $60 per person, and will be $75 at the door. The ticket price includes plentiful hors d’oeuvres provided by more than a dozen Janesville-area eateries, samples of exquisite wines from Wisconsin and California wineries and distributors, samples of beer from Wisconsin-based distributors and breweries, and live music from Gary The Band.

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RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. – On Thursday, January 19, more than 50 people gathered at the University of Wisconsin–Richland to recognize the contributions of nine local individuals at Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care’s Community Appreciation Dinner. These individuals served as part of Agrace’s Richland Center Community Partnership Committee, which played a key role in improving quality of life in Richland Center and surrounding communities by connecting people to Agrace’s services. Agrace is a nonprofit, community-supported hospice and palliative care agency that began serving Richland Center in February, 2016.

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