The Foundations strive to mobilize resources to meet specific, individual needs and provides the means to enhance comfort, and bring peace of mind to persons in the final phases of a terminal illness.

Dollar for dollar all Memorial Donations directly benefit hospice patients and families.

Allocations and Financial Assistance
The RTA Hospice Foundations provide assistance for low-income families or those persons who financial resources have been exhausted through years of medical treatment. Financial assistance is provided in the following areas:

• Home Improvements
• Housing
• Food
• Personal Items
• Clothing
• Utility Payments
• Indigent Care
• Funeral Expenses

Granting Last Wishes: Special Outings, Trips, Transportation and Housing for Visiting Families

Alternative Therapies: Massage, Acupuncture, Music

Many Opportunities to Contribute

Funding Opportunities:
o Memorial contributions
o Estate Planning and Gifts
o Living Trusts
o Corporate or Individual Donations

Scope of Work for the Foundations includes but is not limited to:

• Ensuring Hospice Care is available to all persons regardless of financial status or insurance benefit.
• Enhancing quality of life by meeting basic needs of food, clothing and shelter.
• Creating comfort and peace of mind by fulfilling the special wishes of the dying.
• Providing information and education to individuals, groups and communities regarding hospice care and end-of-life issues.
• Community grief and loss support.