Grief counseling has always been in the fabric of Hospice, and is instrumental in helping so many families cope with the loss of a loved one and adapting to their new normal. In 2023, your support of Hospice is needed more than ever. Our Hospice partners are helping our communities navigate through the COVID- 19 crisis. In addition, COVID-19 has made grief and loss support even more essential due to many in our community dying alone, and their loved ones are left behind to deal with the complex grief of not having the opportunity for traditional good-byes. The grief and loss care provided by the Bereavement Care teams at our participating hospices receive minimal reimbursement from insurance carriers. Often, the services are provided free-of-charge. As a result, donations from the community are critical to providing much-needed care.