09/17/2025
⭐️ Volunteer of the Year! ⭐️
We are so proud to announce that one of our Volunteers from the Columbus office received the Volunteer of the Year from the Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice! We are thrilled!
Lori is fantastic- take a peek at her nomination from her Coordinator, Kendra.
Thank you, Lori! We 💜 you!
Lori has served as a Spiritual Care and Music Volunteer for Bella Care Hospice since 2022. Over the past 3 years, Lori has served at 2 different facilities where Bella Care Hospice cares for patients. Lori serves with a heart of compassion and kindness. She meets each patient right where they are in their end-of-life journey. Sometimes her visits with our patients just offer a bedside presence playing soft music or singing a hymn. Other times she is having conversations or offering prayer and reading scripture to patients as they are open to receiving spiritual care.
I appreciate Lori's servant heart because she brings a peaceful and calm presence that allows her to connect in a positive way with each patient. She has attended memorial services to support the families of our patients. Lori also gives extra time for her visits when our patients are actively passing. She has served over 138 hours and is a blessing.
Lori's volunteer service with Bella Care is just a small part of how she gives of her time. She is involved in her local church on the worship team as a musician and singer. She also gives her time to the Special Olympics in the state of Ohio. From the years that I have known Lori, I would describe the way she lives her life, to see the good in others. No matter a person's background or history, Lori treats everyone with respect, dignity, kindness, and love. She models and reflects the love of God in her words, actions, and attitude as she serves others.
Lori's life of service is one that does not seek or expect recognition. I believe she gives her time to help make our community a better place and to help people know that they are valued and loved. She is a caring and compassionate volunteer whose investment in music and spiritual care with our patients makes each of them feel loved and valued.
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