Hospice of the Valley has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation for the agency’s Teens in Nursing program. The funds will be used to award college scholarships, purchase scrub uniforms and stethoscopes, and to provide recognition pins.

Hospice of the Valley volunteers and staff are available for free, no-obligation presentations throughout the Valley. The non-profit agency’s speakers bureau addresses important health related topics that are appropriate for all audiences.

Hospice of the Valley volunteers and staff are available for free, no-obligation presentations throughout the Valley. The non-profit agency’s speakers bureau addresses important health related topics that are appropriate for all audiences. Community organizations, service clubs, and civic and faith groups are encouraged to contact Carolyn Richel at (602) 814-3694 or crichel@hov.org for more information or to schedule a presentation.

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Madison Callan and Isa Rivers, left to right, junior Girl Scouts, won a contest for best wagon design and theme at the Arizona State University Women In Engineering/Advancing Women in Construction cookie wagon building workshop last month as part of the Girl Scout “Gift of Caring” program.

Hospice of the Valley volunteer Gregg Smith was the runner up for the 2012 Arizona Cardinals Community Quarterback grand prize award. Smith, who has given more than 500 hours of volunteer service, will receive a $3,000 donation benefitting the nonprofit agency.

Hospice of the Valley will be collecting new and gently used beach towels Oct. 27 as part of national Make A Difference Day.

Hospice of the Valley wants to enhance its grief support services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning community and is seeking input through an online survey. Feedback is accepted through Sept. 30 at hov.org/survey.

Hospice of the Valley has been awarded the IMPACT award for “Community Champion” by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.

Hospice of the Valley has received a $100,000 grant from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community to enhance end-of-life care and grief support services for children and families in Maricopa County.

Hospice of the Valley is hosting a six-week bereavement group for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community (LGBT) starting next month.

Jennifer Klingberg, a nurse and community liaison for Hospice of the Valley, is receiving a Spotlight on Success Award from ONE Community for her work in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Klingberg and 11 others will be honored Oct. 19 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown for their commitment to diversity.

Hospice of the Valley is seeking volunteers to assist patients and support their families. The agency is holding a two-session volunteer orientation from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 8 and Sept. 15 at the agency’s Central Phoenix office, 1510 E. Flower St. in Phoenix. The class will be conducted in Spanish for participants in Hospice of the Valley’s Hispanic volunteer program.

When her father’s health was deteriorating after being diagnosed with cancer, Ahwatukee Foothills resident Doreen Myles found comfort from the staff at Hospice of the Valley, and from her new yorkie puppy, Riley. Now that her father has passed away, Myles is giving back to Hospice of the Valley by volunteering her time and her dog’s sweet spirit visiting other patients in hospice care.

When her father’s health was deteriorating after being diagnosed with cancer, Ahwatukee Foothills resident Doreen Myles found comfort from the staff at Hospice of the Valley, and from her new yorkie puppy, Riley. Now that her father has passed away, Myles is giving back to Hospice of the Valley by volunteering her time and her dog’s sweet spirit visiting other patients in hospice care.

Hospice of the Valley is seeking Spanish speaking volunteers to assist patients and support their families.

Hospice of the Valley is seeking Spanish speaking volunteers to assist patients and support their families.