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Every year, Hosparus organizations provide quality end-of-life care and bereavement services to more than 5,000 patients and their families in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. While many patients have insurance that covers the cost of hospice care, some do not. Through your financial support, Hosparus is able to provide care to those in need regardless of their ability to pay.

There are many ways to help. There are several ways you can help us help families in your area cope with life-limiting illnesses and their aftermath:

Direct donations.
Planned giving and bequests.
Purchasing Hosparus merchandise.
Donating items and making purchases at our three thrift shops.

See links to our donation privacy notice, our latest annual report and issues of our donor newsletters at the bottom of this page. Visit Guidestar for a copy of our most recent 990 form.

Direct donations

Many donations are graciously given by individuals in memory of loved ones who have died. When a memorial gift is given, the bereaved family is sent an announcement of the gift and the donor receives an acknowledgment for tax purposes.

We also receive direct donations through community and corporate gifts, grants, fund raisers and support from Metro United Way. These gifts help us provide the quality end-of-life care and bereavement services described throughout this website.

Donations can be made directly to the hospice in your area. We accept personal or company checks, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and direct payment.

Planned giving and bequests: Put your wishes in your will

A bequest is a provision in a will that designates one or more beneficiaries of an estate's assets. You can support a nonprofit organization with a specific dollar amount donation or a percentage of the total estate.

By naming Hosparus in your will, estate or financial plan, you will be enrolled in the Hospice Legacy Society. To discuss planned-giving options and become a member of the Hospice Legacy Society, contact Bob Mueller, vice president of advancement, at (502) 719-8921 or toll-free at (800) 264-0521 or bmueller@hosparus.org.

Hosparus merchandise

Hosparus organizations offer beautiful hospice angels, a ceramic heart, a prayer box bracelet and other items suitable for gift giving. Hosparus merchandise is available for sale, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at:

Hosparus Foundation, 6200 Dutchman's Lane, Suite 203, Louisville.

We can also arrange to sell hospice merchandise at your company's or community organization's next special event.

For information, contact Denise Stemm at (502) 719-8922 or dstemm@hosparus.org.

Thrift shops

Hospice of Central Kentucky and Hospice of Southern Indiana operate thrift shops in Elizabethtown, Ky., and in New Albany, Ind. All three shops welcome your donations of:

Quality used clothes: for children and adults.
Small appliances (in good working condition): toasters, irons, microwaves, blenders, etc.
Kitchenware: dishes, silverware, glasses, etc.
Houseware: lamps, picture frames, artwork, crafts, mirrors, etc.
Linens: tablecloths, curtains, bedspreads, placemats.
Jewelry: heirloom, costume.
Electronics (in good, working condition): stereos, radios, cameras, etc.
Furniture (some restrictions apply).

Proceeds from thrift shop sales support our mission in Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

Donate to Hospice of Central Kentucky (HCK)

To learn more about giving opportunities at Hospice of Central Kentucky, contact Lisa Sanford at (270) 737-6300 or toll free 1-800-686-9577, lsanford@hospices.org, or mail your donation to:

Lisa Sanford, director of development and volunteers
Hospice & Palliative Care of Central Kentucky
P. O. Box 2149
105 Diecks Dr.
Elizabethtown, KY 42702

Donate to Hospice of Louisville (HL)

To learn more about giving opportunities at Hospice of Louisville, contact Bob Mueller at (502) 719-8921 or toll-free at (800) 264-0521, bmueller@hosparus.org, or mail your donation to:

Bob Mueller, CFRE, vice president of advancement
Hospice of Louisville
3532 Ephraim McDowell
Louisville, KY 40205

Donate to Hospice of Southern Indiana (HSI)

To learn more about giving opportunities at Hospice of Southern Indiana, contact Bob Mueller at (502) 719-8921 or toll-free at (800) 264-0521 or mail your donation to:

Jamie Longacre, manager of development and community relations
Hospice of Southern Indiana
624 E. Market St.
New Albany, IN 47150

Donate to Hosparus Grief Counseling Center

To learn more about giving opportunities at Hosparus Grief Counseling Center, contact Ellen Green, senior director of counseling services, (502) 719-4120 or toll-free at (888) 345-8197, or mail your donation to:

Ellen Green, senior director of counseling services
Hosparus Grief Counseling Center
3526 Ephraim McDowell Drive
Louisville, KY 40205