Hospice Austin

12/23/2025

Guess who we saw spreading cheer?
The Grinch showed up, his heart grew this year!
He tried to steal the tree (oh what a sight!),
But Cindy Lou Who helped make things right.
Now with a grin and cookies in hand,
He’s sharing joy across the land.

Thanks to the Hospice Austin team who brought holiday cheer
To so many of our partner facilities this year.

12/19/2025

This year, instead of exchanging gifts at their holiday party, our amazing Chaplains chose to give back to others.

They each brought a present for a family served by Hospice Austin and had a gift-wrapping party.

The result? A trunk full of gifts delivered to create a truly special Christmas morning for one very deserving family.

12/18/2025

This week, we are saying goodbye to our Director of Volunteer and Bereavement Services, Nancy McCranie, after 25 years of dedicated service to Hospice Austin. We are deeply grateful for the wisdom and heart she has shared with our community.

Nancy has touched countless lives, from her fellow team members to the patients and families she supported with such grace and care.

Please join us in wishing Nancy the happiest and most fulfilling retirement. Her impact will be felt here for many years to come.

12/15/2025

Thank you to P. Terry's Burger Stand for donating Saturday's profits to Austin American-Statesman Season for Caring. Hospice Austin is one of the 12 local nonprofits that benefit from Season for Caring.

Read more about the Hospice Austin Season for Caring Family below.

Cancer continues to spread in this year of grief for Bastrop grandmother: https://www.statesman.com/news/season-for-caring/article/cancer-spreading-season-of-caring-hospice-austin-21217354.php

12/13/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on the countless moments of comfort and dignity made possible by your support. Every gift helps Hospice Austin provide compassionate care—not just for patients, but for the families who love them.

Your generosity ensures that no one faces the end of life alone. Together, we bring grace to every goodbye.

Will you help us continue this mission in 2026? Donate to the Hospice Austin Fund at https://hospiceaustin.givevirtuous.org/donate/hospice-austin-year-end-appeal-2025

12/10/2025

This year, Hospice Austin is honored to support the Maldonado family through the Season for Caring campaign. Arthur Maldonado passed away in September as a patient with us, and now his family is struggling to pick up the pieces. His wife, Jennifer, even delayed her own cancer treatment to care for her husband.

They are facing challenges no family should have to endure alone, and your generosity can make a real difference.

Every donation helps provide essential needs—housing, medical support, transportation, and more.

And this year, all gifts are matched, doubling your impact.

Please consider supporting Hospice Austin and the Maldonado family today.

Read more about the family here: https://www.statesman.com/news/season-for-caring/article/cancer-spreading-season-of-caring-hospice-austin-21217354.php

12/07/2025

12/02/2025

At Hospice Austin, we believe every person deserves comfort and peace in their final chapter. Your generosity ensures that patients and families receive expert care at the end of life. By giving today, you’re not just making a donation — you’re giving the gift of peace.

Together, we can build a world where compassion is shared freely, and no one walks their journey alone. SHARE this post or donate at the link below.

https://www.hospiceaustin.org/get-involved/donate/donation-form/

12/01/2025

We are honored to be included in the Austin Chronicle's Nonprofit Issue! Hospice Austin has been serving families in Central Texas for more than 45 years.

Tucked inside the garden at Hospice Austin’s Christopher House, a blue telephone sits with a plaque reading: To say hello/ To say goodbye/ To say I miss you/ To say I love you. The “wind phone” doesn’t take calls, in the traditional sense, but it offers an outlet for grieving loved ones to s...

11/26/2025

11/24/2025

Continuing our partnership with senior living communities, we’re grateful to The Delaney at Georgetown Village for inviting Hospice Austin to their beautiful Giving Back Tree Gala!

Local businesses came together to decorate Christmas trees, which were then auctioned off to support ROCK Ride On Center for Kids and their incredible mission of healing through horses.

We’re honored to be part of such a joyful event that celebrates community, creativity, and giving back.

11/18/2025

Hospice Austin has learned that we have achieved a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The updated ratings will be published in February on Care Compare.

This recognition reflects the heartfelt feedback from families who’ve trusted us during one of life’s most difficult journeys. It’s a testament to our team’s dedication to compassionate care and unwavering support for both patients and their loved ones. Every star represents the dignity and comfort we strive to provide every single day.

Thank you to our incredible staff and the families who inspire us to keep raising the bar.