Hospice & Palliative Care

06/11/2026

This is a great opportunity for non-profits serving women and girls!

Our nonprofit grants window is now open! To be eligible for funding consideration, applicants must be:

• A recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit agency
• Located in Herkimer or Oneida Counties
• Applying for funding for a program that benefits women and girls

This year’s deadline to apply is Wednesday September 30, 2026. Information and application are now available at https://womensfundhoc.org/nonprofit

06/09/2026

Let Hospice Release Your Butterflies

If you prefer not to release butterflies yourself, our compassionate Hospice team will release them on your behalf with love and care. You will receive a commemorative program listing all those being honored.

Event Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Sponsorship: $25 per butterfly or 5 for $100
Reserve now: www.hospicecareinc.org

06/05/2026

We have many butterfly pick-up possibilities available to you!

In addition to Hospice’s location, we’re excited to offer butterfly pick-up at:
• Nunn’s Home Medical Equipment
• Herkimer Chamber of Commerce
• Oneida Health Cancer Care Radiation Oncology Affiliate of Roswell Care Network
• Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium
• Boilermaker Health & Wellness Expo

Can’t pick up your butterfly, but would like us to release for you? We can do that too!

Pick-Up Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: May vary depending on pick-up location. Reference flyer or website for more information.
Sponsorship: $25 per butterfly or 5 for $100

Learn more: www.hospicecareinc.org

06/04/2026

🦋Join Us for the 2026 Butterfly Release Celebration! 🦋

The Butterfly Release Celebration is a heartfelt tradition that offers a touching way to honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate someone special who has touched your heart. Each delicate butterfly symbolizes peace, transformation, and enduring love.

Event Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Sponsorship: $25 per butterfly or 5 for $100

If you haven’t purchased your butterflies yet, please do so today, as we typically sell out: www.hospicecareinc.org

06/03/2026

Last evening, Hospice & Palliative Care staff, board members, and supporters had the privilege of attending bestselling author Patrick Bringley's inspiring presentation at Munson on his acclaimed book, All the Beauty in the World.

One quote from the book that resonated deeply with us was:

"Much of the greatest art, I find, seeks to remind us of the obvious. This is real. That's all it says. Take the time to stop and imagine or feel fully the things you already know."

As an organization dedicated to caring for individuals and families through life's most meaningful moments, this message reminds us of the importance of being present, finding beauty in everyday experiences, and cherishing the connections that matter most.

Thank you to Munson for hosting such a thoughtful and moving evening.

06/01/2026

Don’t forget about this great experience happening tomorrow at Munson!

https://www.munson.art/bringley

05/30/2026

Hospice would like to thank everyone who came out for our Sip, Swing, and Savor event at the Brimfield Farm winery! It was a great day of golf, wine, and connection.

05/29/2026

You won’t want to miss this inspirational talk! Please join us at Munson on June 2!

05/28/2026

💜 You Do Not Have to Navigate Grief Alone 💜

Hospice & Palliative Care’s Bereavement Team will be facilitating a Grief Circle Support Group at the Oneida Library for adults navigating grief following the death of a loved one.

This supportive group offers an opportunity to connect with others who are also grieving while fostering a sense of understanding, normalization, and validation throughout the grief journey. Participants are welcome to share openly or simply listen in a safe and compassionate space.

📍 Please see the attached flyer for specific group dates and times.

⚠️ Spaces are limited.

For additional details or to register, please contact the Bereavement Team at:
📞 315-735-6484 ext. 1214