Tidewell Foundation Receives Grant For Charity Hospice Care
The $65,000 Grant from The Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation To Support Hospice Care for Manatee County Residents.
Many patients who require Tidewell’s services do not have insurance and cannot bear the financial burden of care. Some patients are even too young to qualify for Medicare.
Tidewell Foundation raises more than $1 million a year to ensure that all in need can benefit from the full scope of Tidewell Hospice’s world-class care, including medical care, equipment, and counseling. Patients also receive complementary services, such as music therapy, massage therapy, or pet therapy that enhance their quality of life.
“Without the generous support of the French Foundation, people in need would not be able to receive the full benefit and dignity of hospice care,” said Debbie Mason, Tidewell Foundation president. “The impact is significant.”
Previous support from the French Foundation and other generous donors allowed Tidewell Hospice to serve a total of 11,693 patients in fiscal year 2021. These patients received 2,494 physician visits, 4,820 social workers visits, and 197 bereavement counselor visits.
The Tidewell Foundation, Inc, a member of Empath Health, is an independent 501 (c) (3) charitable foundation established to ensure perpetual philanthropic support to Tidewell Hospice and its family of healthcare companies. Charitable contributions to the Tidewell Foundation sustain and grow the critically important programs and services provided through the not-for-profit mission of Tidewell Hospice and its affiliates. 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
