Harbor Hospice

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Dates for our 2026 events are set! All our favorite events are returning this coming year, and we are celebrating some e...
01/19/2026

Dates for our 2026 events are set!

All our favorite events are returning this coming year, and we are celebrating some exciting milestones! Our Purse Party is on it's 10th year on Sunday, May 3, and will once again be held at the White Lake Eagles (no membership required!).

Horses for Harbor Hospice is celebrating its 5th year on Saturday, September 19 at the Muskegon County Fair Grounds.

Our Harbor Hospice Regatta will be on Wednesday, August 12 at the Muskegon Yacht Club (A membership is also not required!) and our Hops for Hospice event is right around the corner on Friday, January 30 at Pigeon Hill. For more information about our events and volunteer opportunities, visit our website www.harborhospicemi.org

We hope you can join us!

Thank you to Blended Furniture Market for being a Harbor Hospice Foundation Corporate Partner!Because of your support, o...
01/16/2026

Thank you to Blended Furniture Market for being a Harbor Hospice Foundation Corporate Partner!
Because of your support, our mission reaches those in need of palliative care, hospice care, and grief counseling in our five-county service area.
To become a Harbor Hospice Foundation Corporate Partner, visit our webpage at https://harborhospicemi.org/ways-to-give/corporate-partners/

What Is Reiki Therapy?Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that focuses on comfort, relaxation, and emotional well-be...
01/15/2026

What Is Reiki Therapy?

Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that focuses on comfort, relaxation, and emotional well-being. During a Reiki session, our trained practitioner lightly places their hands on or just above the patient’s body to help promote a sense of calm and peace. This helps Hospice patients relieve anxiety, improves mood, and helps with sleep.

But because our complementary therapies are not covered by traditional funding sources such as medicare/medicaid and private insurance, the Harbor Hospice Foundation is responsible for funding the program. That is why we are asking the community to help us in our mission to provide these therapies to anyone in our care who needs it. To make a donation or learn more about our reiki therapy program, visit our website www.harborhospicemi.org

What is Massage Therapy? Our certified Massage Therapists use gentle therapeutic massage to relieve tension, reduce pain...
01/14/2026

What is Massage Therapy?

Our certified Massage Therapists use gentle therapeutic massage to relieve tension, reduce pain, improve mobility, and boost a patient's mood. By promoting relaxation and alleviating physical discomfort, massage therapy often leads to better sleep, improved mental health, and an overall enhanced quality of life.

But to provide this service to our patients free of charge, we need funds to fill the gap. That is why we are working to raise money and support massage therapy and our overall Circle of Care. To make a donation or learn more about our massage therapy program, visit our website www.harborhospicemi.org

What is Music Therapy? Our music therapists personalize complimentary experiences around music to connect with patients ...
01/13/2026

What is Music Therapy?

Our music therapists personalize complimentary experiences around music to connect with patients in our care, facilitate their well-being, and bring back good memories. This could include singing, playing, writing or just listening to music. These activities can help inspire a patient to think about relationships and events in their life. Singing with others can create a feeling of togetherness and help relieve anxiety and the fear of being alone.

But to make it an impactful experience for each patient, our music therapist needs instruments and other equipment to assist with each session. That is why we are working to raise money to support music therapy and our Circle of Care. To make a donation or learn more about our music therapy program, visit our website www.harborhospicemi.org

What is Art Therapy? Art Therapy is a gentle, creative way for hospice patients to express themselves. Our patients and ...
01/12/2026

What is Art Therapy?

Art Therapy is a gentle, creative way for hospice patients to express themselves. Our patients and our art therapist come together to make art in many forms, from drawing, painting, sculpting, and more. Art therapy provides an outlet for patients to express how they are feeling, without words. It also allows them to create pieces of art to leave behind for loved ones.

But just like any art class, our therapist continuously needs new supplies to adjust to the needs of patients. That is why we are working to raise money to support art therapy and our Circle of Care. To make a donation or learn more about our art therapy program, visit our website www.harborhospicemi.org

What is our Circle of Care? The Harbor Hospice Circle of Care provides comfort and connection through holistic hospice c...
01/09/2026

What is our Circle of Care?

The Harbor Hospice Circle of Care provides comfort and connection through holistic hospice care. Members of our team provide therapies such as art, music, massage and reiki to provide relief for a variety of issues.

To learn more about our Circle of Care, visit our website https://harborhospicemi.org/hospice-care/hospice-care-programs/

We are so excited to announce that our 2026 Case for Support will benefit our Circle of Care!​Our Circle of Care include...
01/08/2026

We are so excited to announce that our 2026 Case for Support will benefit our Circle of Care!
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Our Circle of Care includes four complementary therapies that are available to patients in our care at no additional charge. These therapies include art, music, massage, and reiki. These resources are not covered by traditional funding sources, such as private insurance or Medicare and Medicaid. So it is up to the Harbor Hospice Foundation to raise funds to support and sustain them.

​In order to do this, we need your help and donations to cover the costs of providing these much-needed therapies so they can continue to provide relief for patients who need it. To learn more about our case of support, or to make a donation. Visit www.harborhospicemi.org

Exciting update! The featured beer for Hops for Hospice at Pigeon Hill is Amber Ale! From now until the end of February ...
01/08/2026

Exciting update! The featured beer for Hops for Hospice at Pigeon Hill is Amber Ale! From now until the end of February $1 from every pint sold will be donated to the Harbor Hospice Foundation. Plus, you can round up every purchase in January and February to support the Foundation.

We hope to see you on Friday, January 30th for our kick off event!

01/07/2026

The Harbor Hospice Foundation said it has officially exceeded its $1 million fundraising goal in support of the Leila & Cyrus Po**en Hospice Residence.

We are so excited to announce that we have exceeded our $1 million fundraising goal for our Leila & Cyrus Po**en Hospice...
01/06/2026

We are so excited to announce that we have exceeded our $1 million fundraising goal for our Leila & Cyrus Po**en Hospice Residence! Thank you to every individual donor, family, business, staff member, volunteer, and longtime advocates who helped make this moment possible.

The funds raised through this campaign will support critical upgrades, sustainability improvements, and long-term operational needs of the Po**en Residence. These investments ensure that Harbor Hospice can continue providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a home-like environment, now and for generations to come.

While this campaign has reached its goal, the need for community support is critical. Palliative and hospice care rely on generosity to continue expanding services, maintaining the Po**en, and supporting our West Michigan families during their end of life journey.

To learn more about the Leila and Cyrus Po**en Hospice Residence or how you can continue to support Harbor Hospice Foundation, visit www.harborhospicemi.org.

01/06/2026

The Harbor Hospice Foundation is honored to announce we have exceeded our $1 million fundraising goal in support of the Leila & Cyrus Po**en Hospice Residence!

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Our compassionate and expert care wherever it’s needed

For almost four decades, Harbor Hospice has provided skilled, compassionate end-of-life care by addressing the medical, emotional, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families regardless of their ability to pay for it.

Most hospice patients in our five-county West Michigan region chose to remain at home while in our care, but when that is not their choice or not the best option, we serve them where ever they are including in nursing homes and at our Leila and Cyrus Po**en Hospice Residence in Muskegon.

Harbor Palliative Care professionals provide specialized medical support to patients who are not ready for hospice but are dealing with challenging, life-limiting symptoms of their condition -- or side effects of their treatments -- such as nausea, breathing difficulties, and especially pain. We partner with each patient’s doctor to determine how best to bring comfort to the patient so they can resume activities they love like having dinner with friends and spending time with grandchildren.

Each day at our Bob and Merle Scolnik Healing Center in Muskegon, grief counselors offer support groups and one-on-one time for family members, partners, friends, and care givers learning how to cope with heartache and loss. Because we believe so strongly in the power of grief support, our services are free of charge and available to everyone.