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Hospice of Randolph County is excited to announce that our teen grief camp, SOAR - the adventure awaits, will take place on Saturday, April 6, at Camp Caraway from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  SOAR is a grief camp for teens, grades 7-12.  Any teen who has experienced the loss of a loved one is invited to attend.  Participants will learn about ways to cope with grief and loss while making new friends and experiencing the excitement of Camp Caraway.  

SOAR has a $10 registration fee per teen, with assistance available as needed. Applications must be completed and registration fees paid by March 6. Click here to download the SOAR application.  Click here to pay the registration fee online.  

We are excited to announce that Caterpillar's Quest children's grief camp will take place at Camp Caraway on Saturday, April 6, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Caterpillar's Quest is a one-day camp experience designed to assist children, grades K-6, in coping with the death of a loved one.  Any child who has experienced the loss of a loved one is invited to attend.  Campers will learn ways to cope with grief and loss while making new connections and experiencing the excitement of Camp Caraway. 

There is a $10.00 registration fee for camp and scholarships are available for children with special financial circumstances.  Please contact our office to request a financial scholarship.  You may submit the application and registration fee in person, by mail, email or fax.  Click here to download the camp application.  Click here to pay the registration fee online. The application and registration fee are both due by March 6!

For additional information, please contact Kim Alman, Lead Social Worker, at kim.alman@hospiceofrandolph.org or by phone at 336-672-9300.

Hospice of Randolph County is pleased to announce that it has reached Partner Level One status with the We Honor Veterans program.  This program is a collaboration between the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  The goal of this program is to care for and honor those who have served when they reach the end of life.  The Level One status reflects Hospice of Randolph County’s ongoing commitment to veteran-specific care through incorporating best practices that contribute to Veterans receiving quality end-of-life care.   

For those of you that plan ahead, we have a very limited quantity of this beautiful Lenton Slack print currently available for $50 each. Call us today to learn more or visit one of the locations listed to make your purchase! All proceeds benefit our organization.

On Saturday, February 9, we will host a Winter Refresher for Current Volunteers and a Volunteer Training for New Adult Volunteers!

• For all current Hospice of Randolph County volunteers: You are invited to the Winter Refresher, a 3-hour training, where you can complete your required annual education and paperwork. Join us on Saturday, February 9, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at our office located at 416 Vision Drive in Asheboro. Registration is required by Friday, February 1. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Lisa Huffman (lisa.huffman@hospiceofrandolph.org) or Dawn Stone (dawn.stone@hospiceofrandolph.org) at 336-672-9300.
• For those interested in becoming a Hospice of Randolph County volunteer: We currently have a need for both clerical and patient volunteers!  If you are looking for a way to make a difference in someone's life and give back to our community, we have the perfect opportunity!  Clerical volunteers assist our office with administrative tasks such as filing documents, preparing bereavement mailings and making admission notebooks.  Patient volunteers provide visit with hospice patients at their home, in local skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and at the Randolph Hospice House.  These volunteers spend time sitting with patients, reading to patients and providing a brief and valued respite to caregivers with their presence.  Those interested in becoming a new hospice volunteer must attend a special one-day training event on Saturday, February 9, in order to learn more about the organization and valuable role of volunteers. The training session will be from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at our Administrative Office located at 416 Vision Drive in Asheboro. Lunch, as well as materials, will be provided free of charge. Pre-registration is required by Friday, February 1. To pre-register and schedule an initial interview, please call 336-672-9300 and ask for Dawn Stone (dawn.stone@hospiceofrandolph.org) or Lisa Huffman (lisa.huffman@hospiceofrandolph.org). 

We will host a special evening of support for those who have lost a loved one due to substance abuse or addiction. This event is open to surviving family and friends, as well as those who want to help individuals impacted by the loss of a loved one due to an overdose or long-term substance abuse, including guidance counselors, clergy, therapists and healthcare professionals. This event is free of charge and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested. For more information or to register, please call 336-672-9300.

***EVENT CANCELED - Due to the winter weather conditions, the 2018 Randolph County Holiday Tour of Homes has been canceled.  Anyone who purchased a ticket in advance and does not wish for the ticket to remain a holiday donation to Hospice of Randolph County may present their ticket to the Administration Office located at 416 Vision Drive in Asheboro over the next 2 weeks for a refund to be processed.  The office is open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.***

Tickets are $12 in advance and are currently available at Hospice of Randolph County, Brightside Gallery and Burge Flower Shop in Asheboro as well as at Freeman's Florist and the Petty Museum in Randleman.  Tickets are $15 at the door of each home on the tour on Dec. 9. 

The 2018 Holiday Tour of Homes will feature:

• The Historic Toomes/Petty Homeplace: Home to Lee & Elizabeth Petty (Birthplace to Richard & Maurice Petty) located at 307 Branson Mill Road, Randleman, NC
• The Home of Flora Memory located at 134 N. Main Street, Randleman, NC
• The Home of Heath & Jennifer Breedlove located at 2467 Northmont Drive, Asheboro, NC
• The Home of Robert & Jennifer Boutwell (The Evelyn Story Homeplace) located at 204 E. Naomi Street, Randleman, NC

One ticket allows access to all homes on the tour during the 4-hour event.  For more information about the Holiday Tour of Homes, please call 336-672-9300. 

In addition to the tour, Lenton Slack's limited edition print of Reverie Place are available for $50 each at Hospice of Randolph County, Brightside Gallery and the Petty Museum. 

We Remember Them - A Celebration of Life, Love & Hope is a special evening where we honor, remember and celebrate the lives of those touched by our services during the last year. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 4, and will begin with light refreshments at 6:30 p.m. and the program/concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. We Remember Them is a free event that will take place at the Family Life Center at Central United Methodist Church of Asheboro, located at 300 S. Main Street. For more information, please call 336-672-9300.

If you are looking for a way to make a difference in someone’s life and give back to our community, we have the perfect opportunity! We currently have needs for both clerical and patient volunteers.

Clerical volunteers assist our office with administrative tasks such as filing documents, preparing bereavement mailings and making admission notebooks. Patient volunteers provide companionship to hospice patients at their home, in local skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, or at the Randolph Hospice House. These volunteers spend time sitting with patients, reading to them or even watching a favorite TV show together. 

Those interested in volunteering in one of these areas are required to attend a special one-day training event on Friday, November 30, in order to learn more about our organization and the valuable role of volunteers. The training session will be from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at our Administrative Office located at 416 Vision Drive in Asheboro. Lunch, as well as materials, will be provided free of charge. 

Pre-registration is required by November 23. To pre-register and schedule an interview with Dawn Stone or Lisa Huffman, please call 336-672-9300.

If you would like to volunteer but are not available on that date, please call us and we can set up an additional training opportunity!