The Denver Hospice
The Denver Hospice
Want to make a donation using Daffy?
Lower your income taxes with a charitable deduction this year when you donate to this non-profit via Daffy.
Do you work for The Denver Hospice? Learn more here.
About this organization
Mission
The Denver Hospice's mission is to encircle those facing advanced illness with an unprecedented level of comfort, compassion and expertise.
About
HOSPICE CARE IS DISTINGUISHED FROM TRADITIONAL MEDICAL CARE BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) AS END OF LIFE CARE THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE CURATIVE MEASURES FOR THOSE WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES AND GIVEN A PROGNOSIS OF LESS THAN SIX MONTHS TO LIVE. THE INTER-DISCIPLINARY TEAM INCLUDES A PHYSICIAN, REGISTERED NURSE, CHAPLIN, AND SOCIAL WORKER. DURING 2018, 3,682 PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE SERVED IN HOSPICE CARE. THESE PATIENTS INCLUDE THOSE WHO QUALIFY FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AND OTHER VARIOUS INSURANCE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS THOSE WHO ARE UNDERINSURED AND UNINSURED, VETERANS AND CHILDREN (CHILDREN'S PEDIATRIC PROGRAM). THE DENVER HOSPICE ALSO HAS AN ACCREDITATION FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH HOSPICE.OPTIO HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATES CARE AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS AND ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS DURING THE TIMES OF TRANSITION THROUGH AN INTEGRATED PERSONALIZED CARE PLAN AND 24-7 SUPPORT. THIS TYPE OF PALLIATIVE CARE IS AVAILABLE BEFORE A PATIENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR HOSPICE CARE. PALLIATIVE CARE (1) RELIEVES PAIN AND OTHER SYMPTOMS, (2) INCREASES COMFORT FOR PATIENTS AND MAY INCLUDE CURATIVE MEASURES, AND (3) PROVIDES PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS AT HOME. 675 PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVED PALLIATIVE CARE DURING 2018.GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES AS A SERVICE OF THE DENVER HOSPICE, WE HAVE BEEN PROVIDING GRIEF SUPPORT TO OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1978. SERVICES INCLUDE GRIEF COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; ART THERAPY; GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS WHICH INCLUDE A NEWLY BEREAVED SUPPORT GROUP, ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, CREATIVE ARTS GROUP AND SPECIAL FOCUS SUPPORT GROUPS TO SUPPORT THE GRIEF PROCESS; COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND MATERIALS; AND GRIEF SERVICES THROUGH OUR FOOTPRINTS CHILDREN'S GRIEF CENTER.FOOTPRINTS CHILDREN'S GRIEF CENTER ESTABLISHED IN 1993, FOOTPRINTS CHILDREN'S GRIEF CENTER HELPS HEAL CHILDREN AND TEENS, AGES 3 TO 18, WHO HAVE A LOVED ONE WITH A LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS OR HAVE EXPERIENCED A RECENT LOSS. FOOTPRINTS PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE TO EXPRESS THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS AND DEVELOP TOOLS FOR MANAGING GRIEF. OUR EXPERIENCED COUNSELORS WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS USING DIFFERENT FORMS OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION LIKE ART, PLAY, MOVEMENT, MUSIC AND JOURNALING TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES AND DEVELOP INTERNAL RESOURCES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “To encircle those facing advanced illness with unprecedented levels of comfort, compassion, and expertise.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “To encircle those facing advanced illness with unprecedented levels of comfort, compassion, and expertise.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as CO.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 501 S CHERRY STREET NO 700, DENVER, CO, 80246.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 460 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,659,554.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1977.
- The organization pays $25,210,393 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $514,069 in fundraising expenses.
Additional Non-Profits in the area
By donating on this page you are making an irrevocable contribution to Daffy Charitable Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and a subsequent donation recommendation to the charity listed above, subject to our Member Agreement. Contributions are generally eligible for a charitable tax-deduction and a yearly consolidated receipt will be provided by Daffy. Processing fees may be applied and will reduce the value available to send to the end charity. The recipient organizations have not provided permission for this listing and have not reviewed the content.
Donations to organizations are distributed as soon as the donation is approved and the funds are available. In the rare event that Daffy is unable to fulfill the donation request to this charity, you will be notified and given the opportunity to choose another charity. This may occur if the charity is unresponsive or if the charity is no longer in good standing with regulatory authorities.