Angela’s Blog
Read the many stories on our people, our programs, and our passion for serving others.
Lessons from the Birds of Winter
When you see a red rose, you know it as an expression of love. Similarly, a white dove symbolizes peace. These images have been used for centuries...
A Prayer for Holocaust Memorial Day
Today marks International Holocaust Memorial Day, a worldwide day of remembrance to reflect on the persecution of Jews during the Second World War...
Employee Spotlight: Darlene Wiljanen
“Of all the nursing I have done, hospice has been by far the most rewarding,” said Care Center Nurse Darlene Wiljanen. Darlene has proudly served...
Hope For the Future
Yesterday was a momentous day for us at Angela Hospice as we received our first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. A team from CVS Pharmacy vaccinated...
Employee Spotlight: Mike Conway
There are some people who understand their passions at a young age, and get it right the first time. There are others who need a significant amount...
Team Monarch
As a baseball player in the 1950s, Bill Hill was exceptional. But that doesn’t mean he was treated that way. He was first recruited by the Brooklyn...
Grief and the Holidays: The Unique Challenges of COVID-19
This year, the holidays will be a little different. We grieve all year long, but there is something that is different at the holidays. This is a...
Helping children cope with the challenges & changes during the Holidays due to COVID-19
The holidays are often a time for traditions and family gatherings but with the current pandemic those traditions and gatherings might look...
Building Resilience Through Gratitude – Musically
The statement I say often recently is “We WILL get through this.” “This” obviously means the pandemic, but in addition, it means other stressors and...
2020 Virtual Holiday Workshop
This year, our Bereavement Team held their annual "Getting Through the Holidays" workshop for adults virtually. And now, with the recording posted...
A Month of Thankfulness
As the little ghouls and goblins of October fade into the shadows, we turn our thoughts towards the upcoming holidays. Thanksgiving is going to...
Volunteer Recognized for Service to Veterans
https://youtu.be/1Np2d3_Dm3Q Angela Hospice volunteer John Stern was honored recently by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization...
What my father taught me
My father was a military man in Uncle Sam’s segregated United States Navy in World War II. He was drafted so there was little choice in the matter....
Let the work we love, be what we do!
The celebration of Spiritual Care Week provides an opportunity for chaplains and spiritual representatives to share their story and to celebrate the...
What is the Day of the Dead all about?
The Day of the Dead actually takes place over several days and runs from October 31st to November 2nd. In contrast to the modern notion of...
Employee Spotlight: Rory Moning
The Angela Hospice team is full of faithful individuals. These individuals are committed to making Angela Hospice the best that it can be, and you...
Virtual Holiday Workshops
With October in full swing, the holidays will be upon us before you know it. The holiday season is one of the most stressful times of the year, even...
Celebrating Fall Blessings
Fall is a wonderful season that encourages us to celebrate the bounty in life. It’s known for enjoying the abundance of the harvest as we dash off...
Phasic, Not Basic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ga_M5Zdn4 As the days are becoming shorter and we no longer experience these heat waves, it is time to acknowledge...
Loving and Loyal Supporters
The staff and volunteers at Angela House would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who participated in this year’s Walk of...