The Haven Foundation held its annual ViVA! event at the University of Florida Hilton Conference Center. The event, themed ViVA! 2025: A Night at Monte Carlo, raised more than $100,000 in support of Haven Foundation services and programs. The venue was transformed into a glitzy, gaming atmosphere as attendees tried their luck at a variety [...]
One pediatric patient who received care at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville touched the lives of patients, families and care center staff—all because we ensured that patient’s final wish came true. This reflects the fact that Haven's care center staff’s commitment to compassionate care ensures that love, support, and healing extend far [...]
WHAT: Camp Safe Haven – A Grief Support Day Camp for Children and their Families WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center DETAILS: Haven offers camps at no cost for children, youth and their families who have lost a loved one. Children and youth suffering [...]
The Haven Hospice Foundation joins the Palatka community in mourning the passing of longtime supporter and business leader Danny Martinez. Mr. Martinez served the Palatka community with distinction for decades. “As a member of the Haven Hospice Community Advisory Board and as chairman of the Haven Hospice Foundation Board, Mr. Martinez showed a true heart [...]
Haven Hospice made more than $1.8 million in net revenue from the 2022 operations of its five Attic Resale Stores located in Chiefland, Gainesville, Lake City, Orange Park and St. Augustine. The success of 2022 can be attributed to the dedication of 345 volunteers, loyal customers, donated goods, and a committed staff. “Haven Hospice Attic [...]
The Haven Women of Philanthropy met this month to select a project to fund to benefit Haven Hospice patients and families. They were presented with three options—a dementia educational program for Haven staff, a volunteer scholarship and a blanket warmer— and chose to spread the 2022 funds among all three. The Haven Women of [...]
Harvie Hampton recently donated $20,000 on behalf of the Tri-County Detachment of the Marine Corps League to Haven Hospice’s Tri-Counties Hospice Care Center in Chiefland, FL. Harvie’s detachment sold some of their properties in Old Town, FL and chose to give the money back to their community by donating to Haven. This donation will support [...]
Haven Patient Care Manager Jennifer Davis was recently selected as a winner for the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association’s (FHPCA) Barbara Janosko Leadership Award. Davis was recognized at the FHPCA 2022 Awards Luncheon in Orlando, Florida. The Barbara Janosko Excellence in Leadership Award recognizes a mid-level manager whose work has promoted the advancement of [...]
96-year-old Edna Spratt of Melrose passionately volunteered at Haven from 1982 to 2011, according to her daughter Jeanne Homany. Edna, an LPN, had nurse training and experience but was unable to work as a hospice nurse, as it would negatively impact her husband's pension. She found a place to channel the love and care she [...]
Haven associate Edward Spencer poses proudly with patient JoAnn Willis and a puzzle they completed together. Patient JoAnn Willis arrived at Haven an emotionally distressed cancer patient, having recently had a difficult time at the hospital. She was agitated, refusing care and distrustful of everyone around her. A few Haven staff members approached [...]