Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care

11/19/2025

Our patients at KCH and their families are always at the heart of what we do. Every day, our teams and volunteers walk alongside people who are navigating some of life’s hardest moments, bringing relief from pain and sharing emotional support and practical help to ease their daily burdens.

Beyond medical care, we also assist with the essentials that help with the quality of life, from personal care items and warm clothing to nourishing food. Learn how you can help spread the joy of the season in our recent blog post!

During the holidays, two special programs help us extend that care even further - the Holiday Gifts program and Holiday Hugs.

11/19/2025

🥰 Wow! What an honor! Thank you Trent and the T22 McDuffie Foundation for choosing Solace House, our center for grief and healing, for your My Cause My Cleats game!

This is especially meaningful because November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month. Thank you for helping us spread the word that Solace House is here for you as a community resource to support children, adults and families who are experiencing grief and loss.

Learn more about Solace House and the services offered at KCHospice.org/SolaceHouse

❤️💛🏈 GO The Kansas City Chiefs!!! 🙌

11/17/2025

In recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Month this November, we are joining the National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) to “flip the script” on grief.

What is Flip the Script? Flipping the Script references a shift in perspective or a change in the way a situation is typically handled. When someone “flips the script,” they are taking a different approach, and this November, we will work together to flip common grief scripts honoring Children’s Grief Awareness Month.

We know that many of the traditional expressions of sympathy can be unhelpful or even hurtful to grievers. Join us as we inform, encourage, and support individuals in this journey.

Practice these helpful script prompts from NACG to "Flip the Script": https://nacg.org/practice-flip-the-script/

This campaign was developed collaboratively with Dougy Center Eluna, Experience Camps, Judi's House and the NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief.



Check out additional grief resources for children, teens and families from Solace House, our center for grief and healing at KCHospice.org/SolaceHouse.

11/16/2025

🗓️ Register now for our upcoming Community Education Series Grief & Healing Session, Hope Through the Holidays.

This complimentary session is open to the community and is held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at noon on Zoom, featuring Iman Williams Christians, PhD, KCH Director of Grief Programs.

The holiday season can be especially difficult after the death of a loved one. Traditions, gatherings, and quiet moments often bring reminders of who is missing and it can be hard to know how to move through them.

Join us for an open and compassionate discussion on coping with grief during the holidays. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to care for yourself and honor your loved one’s memory.

➡️ Register at KCHospice.org/CommunityEducation

11/15/2025

We have several opportunities to give back this holiday season:

🇺🇸 Donate to the KCH Veterans Drive in support of the Veterans Community Project of Kansas City

🫂 Adopt a family on our service through our Holiday Gifts program

🎁 Donate items for our Holiday Hugs bags to give to patients on our service

Check out all of the ways you can make a difference during the holidays at KCHospice.org/Holidays

11/14/2025

Imagine the aroma of a cozy Thanksgiving meal filling the room - warm, comforting, and shared with the ones we hold close. As we gather together at NorthCare Hospice House this holiday, we hope to bring a sense of home to families spending this special time with their loved ones here.

We are kindly requesting buffet-style Thanksgiving dishes to help create a table of comfort, connection, and gratitude.

Your contribution will help us share a meal that feels like family, even when we’re away from home.

Learn more and sign up to donate a dish or item: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFA829A5FDC16-60431053-northcare #/

Drop off your donations off at NorthCare Hospice House November 24-26 between 9 am – 4 pm.

For questions, or to get involved, reach out to Jennifer Sapp at jsapp@KCHospice.org or 816.541.8723

Thank you for helping us surround our patients and their families with care and warmth this season!

11/12/2025

You're invited to our 2025 Open House Hiring Event with on the spot job offers! Join us on Friday, November 14 between 9 am to 4 pm at our Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd, KCMO.

We have clinical and non-clinical roles available and were recently voted Best Health Nonprofit, Favorite Hospice in Kansas and Missouri, and Best Place to Work! Embark on the most rewarding step of your career with Kansas City’s trusted experts in hospice and palliative care.

Whatever part of the city, wherever you are in your career journey, we invite you to take a bold step with us and join our team!

11/12/2025

Check out the exciting news from Story Boutique, our upscale resale boutique which benefits families who receive services provided by Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care.

Filled with new and gently used donated clothing for women and men, jewelry, accessories, and other treasures, StoryB provides a charitable way to recycle, reuse, and repurpose pre-loved treasures.

The mission of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care is to bring expert care, peace of mind, comfort, guidance, and hope to people who are affected by serious illness or by grief. With each purchase, donation and volunteer hour you help us make a difference in our community.

Good news, friends!

We're moving [but not very far!] across 95th Street...just down the sidewalk from Dewey's Pizza.

Our last day open in our existing store is Friday, November 21.

Our first day open in our new store is Monday, December 1.

Meanwhile, everything in the store is 25% off! Shop all week!

11/12/2025

At Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH), we are deeply honored to care for those who have served our country. Through our We Honor Veterans program, we ensure that every Veteran receives compassionate, Veteran-centric hospice and palliative care that meets the highest standards of practice. Our commitment extends beyond clinical excellence; it’s about reducing healthcare disparities, honoring service, and recognizing the sacrifices made by Veterans and their families.

Each year, KCH has the privilege of providing end-of-life care to approximately 500 Veterans. Since joining the national We Honor Veterans program in 2013, Kansas City Hospice has achieved Level 4 partner status, reflecting our continued dedication to Veteran-focused education, support, and recognition. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re proud to provide the highest quality of care to all, regardless of financial resources or complexity of need.

Created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) (now known as National Alliance for Care at Home) the We Honor Veterans program helps hospices across the country improve the quality of end-of-life care for those who served. Kansas City Hospice is proud to be one of the most active programs in the state, continually raising the bar in how we honor, serve, and thank our Veterans for their courage and sacrifice.

🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we are also proud to recognize the following KCH Veteran team members for their service:

Richard Cart – RN Case Manager
Kym Caruso – Executive Assistant
Herbert Dunn – LPN
Sheri Ealey – RN
Sam Gallegos – Chaplain
Mindy Hare – Medical Records Specialist
Julie House – RN
Richard Jones, LPN
Sheri King – RN
Shelly Purdy – Clinical Liaison
MyKayla Sorensen – RN

🤝Join us for an opportunity to give back to Veterans in Kansas City by donating to our Donation Drive in support of the Veterans Community Project of Kansas City(VCP). Learn more at KCHospice.org/holidays

👉 Read our Veterans Day blog post: https://kchospice.org/honoring-those-who-served-kansas-city-hospice-palliative-cares-commitment-to-veterans/

11/10/2025

National Nurse Practitioner Week takes place November 9 – 15, 2025 and this year’s theme is NPs: Trusted Voices, Proven Care. During this week, it’s important to bring recognition to the nurse practitioner (NP) role and increase awareness of the exceptional, trusted care they provide, ensuring general health and well-being to their patients.

It’s exciting to understand the nurse practitioner profession has been in existence for 58 years. This profession responded to an increasing demand for primary care providers in the United States, following the government’s expanded Medicare and Medicaid healthcare programs.

Nurse practitioners are highly skilled and trained to provide primary care, counseling, diagnosis, to offer health education, and can even write prescriptions. This shift in care helped increase the number of available healthcare providers.

At Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, we rely heavily on our nurse practitioners to provide these types of skilled services to our hospice and palliative patients and families. We’re so grateful that every day our NPs rise to the challenge by advocating for the needs of our patients and offering health education to families. They continue to provide excellent care, comfort, and support to patients navigating the challenges faced during the end of their lives.

Please join us in honoring and thanking our nurse practitioners who work tirelessly to support our organization – we’re grateful for YOU!

11/09/2025

The KCH Veterans Community Project Donation Drive is accepting donations now! Here’s how you can help!

It’s that time of year again where we want to show our veterans how important they are to us and how much we value their service. Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11 and this is a great time to let Kansas City and the metro area’s unhoused and in-need veterans know we care.

This is why each year Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH) partners with Veterans Community Project of Kansas City (VCP) which is an organization with a mission to fix Veteran homelessness with the strength and support of the community.

Our donation drive for the Veterans Community Project commissary and store will run from November 1 through November 30.

KCH will be collecting new, unopened hygiene, cleaning and non-perishable food items to support VCP. There are collection boxes at all KCH locations, and Heart & Soul Resale Shop (donations accepted until Nov 11 at Heart & Soul).

All new, unopened hygiene, cleaning, and non-perishable food items will be accepted, but below are some of their currently listed items of greatest need:

Food/Drink:
- Peanut butter (creamy and crunchy)
- Raisins
- Canned Proteins (salmon, tuna, chicken, pastas with meat)
- Sliced canned carrots, beets, mixed veggies
- Cup of Noodles
- Manwich, Hamburger Helper, meal starters, etc.
- Ensure etc.
- Canned soup-meat and vegetarian options

Hygiene:
- Paper Towels
- Mini hand sanitizers
- Small lotions (2 oz sizes)
- Deodorant
- Travel size tissue packets

View the VCP KC’s full Amazon Wish List of items for more ideas:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2A4XBZRZ9XRQ7?ref_=wl_fv_le

Please help us serve those who have served us and thank you in advance for your participation and support! We couldn’t do it without you.

View more details and drop off location info at KCHospice.org/events

Questions? Contact Crispian at crispian.paul@KCHospice.org

11/08/2025

🥳 We are pleased to share that we recently won THREE awards at this week's 22nd Philly Awards celebration ceremony hosted by Nonprofit Connect: Network. Learn. Grow.!

The Philly Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in nonprofit marketing, communications, and fundraising. Receiving these awards is a testament to the hard work that goes into crafting compelling messages to advance missions and create meaningful impact in our community and beyond.

🏆 We received GOLD awards for our Annual Report - Kaleidoscope and for our Informational Brochure - 2024 Impact Card! We received SILVER for our Holiday Hero Fundraising Campaign!

🎉 Special congratulations to: Allison Apple, KCH Donor Specialist, who led the graphic design on all three pieces; Sarah Ruttle, KCH Director of Communications & Strategic Funding for her vision and leadership; Jeannie Wilcox, KCH Sr. Communications Manager for her valuable input and insight; Jessica Kelly, KCH Communications Coordinator for creating and leading the social media promotional content; and to Angela Ross, KCH Communications Specialist, for her essential contributions to the team.

Shoutout to Mary Zahner Bauer, KCH Director of Donor Relations, and her Development team for their collaboration on the Impact Card and to everyone who contributed to the Kaleidoscope Annual Report!

Congratulations, team!

⭐️ Be sure to check out our award-winning Kaleidoscope Annual Report here:https://kchospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2024-Impact-Report.pdf