The HAP Foundation

Choosing a hospice provider is an important decision for your loved one’s care. Finding the right fit ensures that your loved one receives the comfort, compassion, and care they deserve. Learn more about making the best choice for your family: https://ow.ly/4sfX50Tslpt

This Thanksgiving, we reflect on the incredible support of our donors, advocates, and community members who make our mission possible. Together, we’re advancing hospice and palliative care through education, advocacy, and research. 💙 Help us continue to provide vital care and resources—make a gift today: https://lnkd.in/gywMudMk. From all of us at The HAP Foundation, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving!

We are so grateful for our volunteers! They are such an important part of our events and programs, and we want to thank them for all they do. If you're interested in volunteering, learn more: https://ow.ly/2GCH50Uc610

This National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we are highlighting our commitment to research that drives evidence-based practices in hospice and palliative care. Our studies focus on understanding patient and family needs, enhancing care delivery, and informing policy. By investing in research, we’re shaping the future of compassionate care. Learn more about our research initiatives: https://ow.ly/ty8V50TFeKy #HospiceMonth #HospiceAwareness #HAPCM

Apprenticeship programs help people develop skills for a new career path, by incorporating on-the-job training while the individual also receives education. They also offer many benefits to employers. Learn about our 1-year Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Program: https://ow.ly/tKNm50U3zLC #ApprenticeshipIL #NAW2024

Read our November newsletter: https://ow.ly/RL5A50Uc5pg

When Mary Rooney's brother needed hospice care, she turned to The HAP Foundation for guidance. Our staff was there to help her navigate the complex medical system, ask the right questions, and find the care her family so desperately needed. Watch Mary’s story to see how your support makes a difference. Together, we are creating a community of care and compassion for families when they need it most. Please consider making a donation: https://ow.ly/xtoB50U3LTE

Kandis Draw will be a panelist on the Apprenticeship Illinois webinar this week. Register to hear from her and other panelists as they share their experiences of starting their careers, the skills they’ve gained, and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead: https://ow.ly/J8bJ50U3zic #ApprenticeshipIL #NAW2024

We are committed to advocating for policy changes that improve hospice and palliative care services. This National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we continue to work with lawmakers to create a healthcare system that ensures everyone can access compassionate, end-of-life care. Advocacy matters, and together, we are creating a better future for hospice care. Learn more about our advocacy efforts: https://ow.ly/fy9Y50TFfIr #HospiceMonth #HospiceAwareness #HAPCM

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Healthcare Apprenticeship programs have more than doubled since 2016. This is attributed to the success of Apprenticeship Programs across the country and their effectiveness in solving workforce issues. Our 1-year CHW Apprenticeship Program is designed to provide someone with the skills and instruction to become a CHW and support clients or patients who are seriously ill. Learn about our program: https://ow.ly/EITT50U3zx2 #ApprenticeshipIL #NAW2024