Donations needed following Hurricane Ian
Tidewell Foundation is seeking support for our not-for-profit Tidewell Hospice and Empath Health affiliates in service to our region following Hurricane Ian. Our compassionate and caring Tidewell Hospice, Empath Home Health and other Empath Health colleagues have been affected by damage to their vehicles and homes, even while helping vulnerable patients meet their urgent healthcare needs. Tidewell and Empath Health facilities in several counties in our service area have sustained system and facility damage, as well. The cost for response and temporary operations is expected to be significant.
Empath Health and Tidewell Hospice President Jonathan Fleece said, “for more than 40 years, our not-for-profit Tidewell Hospice has appreciated the generous support of our donor community as we walked beside our patients, families and communities. Our Tidewell Hospice and Empath Home Health colleagues in DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Glades and other counties were deeply impacted. We hope donors who can help us post-Hurricane Ian will do so. This will be a long recovery for our entire organization across Southwest Florida. We remain committed to providing world-class, full-life care to all, even if that means doing so from temporary locations, and as we support our colleagues to stabilize after their own impact.”
Tidewell Foundation President Debbie Mason added, “we are deeply grateful for the appreciation and affinity so many of our patient families’ and donors in this time of significant need. Our Treasures Resale Stores are not safe to reopen yet, but please watch for updated messages. We would appreciate the donation of clean, undamaged apparel, furnishings, housewares, etc. once our stores are open.”
Donations for the Hurricane Ian Fund or other needs should be directed to the Tidewell Foundation:
- Website: TidewellFoundation.org/donate
- Checks can be mailed to 3550 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
- Phone call – credit card donation via phone: (941) 552-7597
Tidewell Treasures locations (Reopening pending)
Tidewell Treasures Sarasota
5441 Palmer Crossing Circle
Sarasota, FL 34238
(941) 552-7555
Tidewell Treasures Venice
523 Venice Bypass (Bird Bay Plaza)
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 882-4467
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About Tidewell Foundation, Inc.
The Tidewell Foundation, Inc. is an independent 501 (c) (3) charitable foundation established to ensure perpetual philanthropic support to Tidewell Hospice, Empath Home Health and the other affiliates within the Empath Health not-for-profit organization serving Southwest Florida. Charitable contributions to the Tidewell Foundation sustain and grow the critically important programs and services provided. Donor-funded programs offer compassion and comfort to those who need it most in our community by caring for all, regardless of their ability to pay. It starts with generosity and is paid forward with every patient connection, family served, and life changed. Discover how each donation strengthens our community; learn more by visiting tidewellfoundation.org.
About Empath Health
Empath Health is the country’s largest not-for-profit health system delivering non-acute care and services through its skilled, medical and holistic programs to individuals with chronic, advanced and terminal illnesses and those experiencing grief. The Empath Health integrated network of care provides expert medical, counseling and support services including hospice; home health; palliative care; grief services; all-inclusive elder care; HIV/STI prevention services and support; primary care; physician services; and full-service pharmacy and durable medical equipment (DME). Empath Health is honored to have more than 22,000 people enrolled in our Full Life Care services in north central, west central and southwest Florida. We have nearly 90 combined years of experience serving individuals during some of their most vulnerable times. Our wide variety of community-based programs reflects our commitment to the preservation of our charitable mission.
