Your Support Sets Us Apart

The Washington Home began in 1888 through the foresight and generosity of volunteers and donors. We are grateful for the continued philanthropy that has benefited the people and families of the communities we have served for more than a century. Your support allows us to maintain and continue the high quality standard of care that forms the foundation of our work.

The Washington Home is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization. In addition to The Washington Home, our organization includes Community Hospices (Community Hospice of Maryland, Community Hospice of Virginia, and Community Hospice of Washington) and The Washington Home Center for Palliative Care Studies, our research and quality improvement group that is dedicated to helping improve the quality of life near the end-of-life.

If you desire, you may direct a contribution in support of one or all parts of our organization:

• The Washington Home
• Community Hospices

There are so many ways to support our efforts. You can make a monetary contribution, donate your car or select from a variety of planned gift options. You may even be willing to donate your time as a volunteer.

Your Donation Helps In So Many Ways

Donations are used to:

• Offset the cost of caring for residents and terminally ill patients who do not have the means to pay for the services they receive.
• Help purchase supplies for a variety of daily activities conducted each day for our residents and patients.
• Maintain our 11-passenger resident bus.
• Purchase and maintain medical equipment.
• Provide free grief counseling services to children and adults coming to terms with the death of a beloved family member or friend.

The Hospice Cup

The Hospice Cup is the nation's oldest and largest charity regatta. In its 27th year, the race takes place on the Chesapeake Bay outside of Annapolis, Maryland, on September 27, 2008, and will feature hundreds of sailing enthusiasts - from amateur to experienced - racing to raise money for hospices in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC areas.

The 120th Anniversary Gala

The 120th Anniversary Gala , chaired by Susan Wojcik, will be held on Friday, November 14, 2008 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.  The Art Buchwald Award, established to honor those who help others face life in its final stages, will be presented to co-authors of The Last Lecture, professor Randy Pausch (posthumously) and journalist Jeffrey Zaslow. Call 202.895.9680 for more information.

Watch Professor Randy Pausch's Last Lecture

Contributions made to The Washington Home, Community Hospices, and The Washington Home Center for Palliative Care Studies are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.To obtain more information on the wide variety of giving opportunities that are available visit Give a Gift.   If you would like to discuss the options that best suit your needs, please contact Patsy Lee, VP of Philanthropy at 202-895-2623, or by e-mail at plee@thewashingtonhome.org.

Donations can be mailed to:

The Washington Home and Community Hospices

P.O. Box 759240

Baltimore, MD 21275-9240

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