Angela’s Blog
Read the many stories on our people, our programs, and our passion for serving others.
Leap of Faith
When John Kanitra received a phone call from Teri Schmitchen, Angela Hospice Director of Integrative Therapies & Volunteer Services, asking if...
Songs of the Generations: Songs that Guide Us Through Coping
Every person is different and you have heard it before that there is no wrong way to grieve. Did you know, however, that the culture and generation...
We Honor Veterans Achieves Level 4 Status
For almost a decade the Angela Hospice We Honor Veterans program has achieved many milestones, all while continuing to demonstrate a commitment to...
One Love, Always
Even though he’s no longer with her, Myron will always be the love of Gloria’s life, just like he has been for the last six decades. “He kept me on...
Honoring Our Earth: on Earth Day and Every Day
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” Psalm 24:1 Environmental justice is among the core values of Angela Hospice’s founders, the...
A Calling to Social Work
In honor of National Social Work month, we chatted with Angela Hospice’s Director of Social Work and Grief Care Services, Debbie Vallandingham,...
The Prayer of Consecration
Given all that’s happening in the world right now, especially in Europe, Pope Francis has asked all people of faith to take a few moments to read...
Finding the Light
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." - John 1:5 As we practice living the value of COMPASSION, our hearts break...
Let’s Talk: Episode 2, Hook/Me/Up
Listen now On this second episode of "Let's Talk," a series from the Angela Hospice African American Church Empowerment Project, you'll hear a...
From Family to Philanthropy
My mom was my best friend; my hero. When I lost her, my world fell apart. But through the care, support, and comfort I received from my dad (who I...
Let’s Talk: Episode 1, I Didn’t Know
Listen now According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, although African Americans make up 13% of the population, only 8% of...
Written with Love
“The bus came. Dad is at peace, with no pain, surrounded by so many he loved, and with our Savior. All is well.” That’s how Christine Lebold – whose...
The 12 Tips of Holiday Grieving
It’s a good bet that most of you are familiar with The Twelve Days of Christmas song. It’s that old English Christmas carol that adds a new gift...
Getting Through the Holidays Workshop
Our Grief Care team presented Getting Through the Holidays, a workshop designed the help make the holiday season easier for those who are grieving....
Children’s Grief Awareness Day
One in 14 children will experience the loss of a parent or a sibling before they reach the age of 18. Every day, children and teens grieve a...
Veterans Day: Ways to Thank Them
Did you know that there are 18-million veterans living among us today? To think that Veterans Day is today, how do we begin thanking our veterans or...
Having That Hospice Heart
Like Mother, Like Daughters When Susan Ferrier started as a nurse aide at Angela Hospice nearly 12 years ago, her daughters Samantha Ferrier and...
A Lifetime of Devotion and Care
It shouldn’t be surprising that John Stern came to volunteer at Angela Hospice. After all, his wife, Lucy, a nurse who worked in hospice and...
Know When It’s Time to Bring Cake
When the Waves of Grief Hit When grief hits, you may feel overwhelmed. It is every feeling you could possibly have and, unfortunately, most of them...
National Grief Awareness Day
National Grief Awareness Day is celebrated every August 30th and seeks to raise awareness of those who are working through loss. It helps to provide...