Arbor Hospice

09/06/2026

Everyone has something meaningful to give. What could you share?
Hospice volunteers bring comfort, companionship, and support to patients and families when it matters most. Whether you're a Veteran, musician, pet lover, photographer, office professional, caregiver, or simply someone with a caring heart, there's a volunteer role for you.
💜You can make a profound difference in the lives of our patients and their families. See the many ways you can join us. It could be your life’s best work.

➡️ Arborhospice.org/get-involved/

09/04/2026

Our Journey Through Widowhood program brings us together to discuss the challenges of Parenting or Grandparenting after loss.

Through reflection and conversation, you'll discover ways to care for yourself while remaining present for the children and loved ones who look to you for support. Join our grief support counselors for a conversation about supporting children, strengthening family connections, and navigating grief together.

➡️ Please join us by registering HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3jfzwbya or email [email protected] to learn more.

Presented by members of NorthStar Care Community: Arbor Hospice, Centrica Care Navigators, and Hospice of Michigan.

08/30/2026

In observation of National Grief Awareness Day, NorthStar Care Community and their member organizations Arbor Hospice, Centrica Care Navigators, and Hospice of Michigan recognize and honor both the personal and professional grief you may carry.

Our Grief Support work continues to foster compassion, resilience, and a deeper understanding of how grief impacts us as individuals and as caregivers.

ArborHospice.org

08/28/2026

🐾 Could your dog help bring comfort, companionship, and a little extra joy to hospice patients and their families?
Arbor Hospice and Hospice of Michigan are seeking pet volunteers across Southeast Michigan! Recently, Ruth Moore-Lilly, Volunteer Program Manager, joined WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit alongside Hercules and his handler, Ellen, to share how pet volunteer teams make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
If your dog’s love language is touch and they enjoy meeting new people, could they be the perfect hospice volunteer? Learn how you and your furry friend can get involved today!

See WDIV In-Studio Interview with Ellen, Hercules and Ruth here:

▶️ https://tinyurl.com/3tyc34mj

➡️ Learn more: ArborHospice.org/get-involved/ and Hom.org/get-involved/

08/26/2026

🤍The Living On General Loss Grief Support Group provides a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental environment for individuals coping with the loss of a loved one. Participants are encouraged to share feelings and experiences, while grief and loss topics are discussed based on the needs and interests of those attending. This group is FREE and OPEN to the public.

The group meets at Silver Maples in Chelsea, Michigan📍

⏰ 10:00 to 11:30 AM 🗓️ The second Wednesday of each month

⬇️ For more information VISIT:
Arborhospice.org/event/living-on-in-person-5/2026-09-09/

RSVP: contact Melissa McCreedy at Arbor Hospice.
[email protected] | 734-794-5127

08/25/2026

This Make-a-Will Month, take a moment to reflect on the legacy you want to leave. Creating or updating your will is a meaningful way to care for loved ones while supporting the values and causes closest to your heart. By including Arbor Hospice in your estate plans, you can help make compassionate hospice care, grief support, and specialized programs possible for families throughout our community. Every gift, no matter the size, is a lasting expression of your values and helps ensure compassionate care is available for future generations.

➡️ Learn more here: Arborhospice.org/make-a-will-month-legacy/

08/19/2026

🐾THANK YOU The Ann Arbor News MLive for the Pet Volunteer spotlight on our NorthStar Care Community member Hospice of Michigan! Our team of volunteers make a significant impact for patients and families and are vital to our Care Community. Their kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment help create meaningful moments, offer emotional support, and remind our patients and families that they are never alone. We couldn't do what we do without them!💜

➡ Learn more about volunteer opportunities:
ArborHospice.org/volunteering/

Hospice of Michigan needs volunteers to visit hospice patients with their pets across southeast Michigan, offering moments of joy

08/18/2026

🐕‍🦺 Meet Hercules, a beefy 12-year-old American Pit Bull. Hercules and his human, Ellen have been bringing joy to Arbor Hospice for the past 3 ½ years. Born and raised in Ann Arbor, both Ellen’s grandfather and father used Arbor Hospice services and knew that Hercules would be a perfect fit. Ellen also wanted to promote his breed, as so many stereotypes are not true.

Outside of volunteering, he wants to snuggle, and he loves to sunbathe! He answers to many names such as Herc, Hercky-which turned into Turkey then Turk, Papa, Big Boy and Chunk. If you have a plain cheeseburger, he’ll come running!

Want to share your pet with our hospice patients?

➡️ Learn more here: ArborHospice.org/get-involved/

08/07/2026

Incredible support for our NorthStar Care Community statewide Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Program for Children pediatric hospice program!

This has been one unforgettable week. More than 300 gifts. More than $20,000 raised and people are still showing up for our pediatric hospice families.

The kindness sparked by Josh & Jase and Life of Matt's visit with our pediatric hospice families has traveled far beyond one afternoon in Grand Rapids, reaching people across the country and shining a national spotlight on the Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Programs for Children, NorthStar Care Community’s statewide pediatric hospice program.

And behind every view, share and gift is something much bigger:

Helping ensure families facing a child’s hospice journey never have to worry about the financial burden of their care.

We are incredibly grateful to Josh, Jase and Matt for listening so genuinely to our families and using their platform to share their stories and to every person who donated, shared or helped spread the word.

A special thank you to Meijer for joining this wave of generosity with a $5,000 gift to our Pediatric Hospice Endowment.

This impact reaches far beyond the numbers. It helps protect compassionate pediatric hospice care for Michigan families for years to come.

Thank you for being part of it.

Read the full story and support the mission:
https://www.hom.org/josh-and-jase/