Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. When 5-year-old Solon Robinson Elementary kindergartener Stephanie Arcella heard Hospice of the Calumet Area was raising money for their Honoring Legacies: A Capital Campaign for William J. Riley...
Read MoreHospice of the Calumet Area Holiday Boutique Huge Success
It's the gift that gives twice. The chilly and wet morning didn’t keep more than 500 shoppers from attending the Hospice Artisans’ 9th Holiday Boutique on Saturday, Oct. 14 at St. Maria Goretti Parish’s Casa Maria Hall. “It’s so wonderful...
Read MoreA Complete Makeover for Hospice of the Calumet Area’s William J. Riley Memorial Residence
Hospice of the Calumet Area cherishes life at a time when others may feel overwhelmed. This is especially true for those seeking care at our William J. Riley Memorial Residence. Our strength has always been helping our patients and families...
Read MoreHewitt Family shows great commitment to Hospice of the Calumet Area
Not only does the Hewitt Family know how to throw a great party, but they also know how to celebrate the legacy of their father and the work of HCA and the American Brain Tumor Association. The Jim Hewitt Good Friday Bowl fundraiser was started 18...
Read MoreA True Cherishing Life Love Story
When Louise Chickie-Wolfe thinks about her late husband Raleigh, she is “joyfully overwhelmed” with their inspiring love story. Working as Raleigh’s medical secretary at the Hammond Clinic in their Clinical Psychology department, Louise and her...
Read MoreHospice of the Calumet Area to cherish life during Butterflies in Park Event August 27
Last year, seven-year-old Ethan Frazier released a butterfly in honor of his aunt, 15-year-old Ryan Maldonado released one in memory of his grandparents and 10-year-old Addie Logue honored her “Pappou.” Hospice...
Read MoreA Family’s Commitment to Serving
James Nance served in the Army during Vietnam. Today, he serves Hospice of the Calumet Area’s veteran patients as a “We Honor Veterans” volunteer. As the father of HCA’s Counseling Coordinator Kristi Nance-Hmurovich, James spends his days...
Read MoreMonsignor Joseph Semancik celebrates 70 years of faith and leadership
Featured image: (From bottom left) Adrianne May, CEO of Hospice of the Calumet Area; Msgr. Joseph Semancik; Michelle Golden CEO of Books, Brushes and Band. (From top left) Damian Rico, Director of Marketing and Community Relations, Joan...
Read MoreHospice of the Calumet Area Volunteer Spotlight
When Hospice of the Calumet Area's William J. Riley Memorial Residence was recently in need of two dishwashers, volunteers Bruce and Janet Kukuch decided to donate one. Bruce asked Lowe’s if they could possibly discount a second dishwasher and...
Read MoreFriends support Hospice of the Calumet Area Cherishing Life efforts
On Thursday, Feb. 23, the Friends of Hospice hosted their annual luncheon at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Friends, the fundraising auxiliary of Hospice of the Calumet Area, presented a check for $100,000 to support their Cherishing Life...
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