Lake City resident Steven Prather was recently recognized by We Honor Heroes volunteers from Haven. Prather is a United States (U.S.) Navy veteran who served in aviation for four years during Vietnam. Born in Georgia and raised in California, Prather was an automotive mechanic before and after his time in the military. Navy Veteran Steven [...]
Garden clubs across the state have been uplifting spirits for Haven patients for a decade, and this year was no exception! To brighten spirits, the Marsh Landing Garden Club has delivered decorated trees to Haven’s Custead Hospice Care Center in Orange Park for 12 years, and the Four Seasons Garden Club has provided floral arrangements [...]
Haven Patient Care Manager Rebecca Rosano and Bridgestone HosePower employees Matt Tsukagoshi, Hiro Watanabe and Stephenie Paras pose with donated wreaths at the Custead Hospice Care Center. For the second year in a row, Bridgestone HosePower donated holiday wreaths to Haven’s Custead Hospice Care Center. An equipment supplier located in Orange Park, Bridgestone HosePower participates [...]
Haven hosted 25 campers at the Haven E.T. York Hospice Care Center on Saturday, October 20 for Camp Safe Haven, a camp offered by Haven at no cost for children and youth who have lost a loved one. Children suffering a loss can often benefit from the development of coping skills to handle their emotions. [...]
Renita Mixson had her first experience with Haven in 2012. She had just lost her husband suddenly and contacted Haven to explore bereavement support options for her and her teenage son. As a result, Mixson, her son and her 4-year-old goddaughter attended Camp Safe Haven that year. Camp Safe Haven is offered by Haven at [...]
Newberry resident Gene Elliott was recognized for his military service by Haven Volunteer Robin McCracken of the Tri-County Detachment of the Marine Corps League and Ladies Auxiliary. Elliott served for four years in the United States (U.S.) Navy where he spent time on submarines and played in the Navy Band. A native of West Virginia, [...]
North American Office Solutions recently presented Haven with a check for $5,000 to support unreimbursed programs and services in the Gainesville area. “North American Office Solutions is a proud sponsor of Haven,” said North American Office Solutions Gainesville Branch President Hal Deck. “The genuine care and support Haven provides families during such a difficult time [...]
Lake City resident Robert Duskie was recognized by Haven Veteran Volunteers recently for his military service. Duskie served in the United States (U.S.) Army from 1955 to 1957 as a medic and was stationed in Baumholder, Germany. He also played intramural baseball for the Nifty Nines during his time in the service and was granted [...]
Friday, July 27 was a very special day for Haven patient Elaine Farmer-Wingrove. It was the day she celebrated her 70th birthday, and several visitors from Haven were on hand to help her mark the occasion. In addition to spending time with Farmer-Wingrove, Haven also delivered a cake, candy, a blanket and balloons to help [...]
Live Oak resident Richard Crowe was recognized by Haven Veteran Volunteers recently. Crowe served in the United States (U.S.) Army for two years and then went on to serve in the U.S. Navy for two years as well. “I was drafted into the Army during Vietnam and was sent to Fort Benning, Georgia for infantry [...]
