In May 2025, Hospice Giving Foundation partnered with CSU Monterey Bay and the Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care to host a community screening of The Last Ecstatic Days — a powerful PBS documentary exploring one man’s final weeks of life and the compassionate care that surrounded him.
“Love moves in, even when nothing seems to make sense.” - Erin White
“What stays with me, long after everyone has gone home, are the people in the room.”
“At Hospice Giving Foundation, we believe wellbeing, community, and—yes—even beauty deserve a seat at the table at end of life.”
“We bring light to a topic most people avoid and help normalize what end of life means to each of us.”
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day (and because I love holidays), I’ve been reflecting on the concept of love.
Cultural Shifts and Heartfelt Guidance: A Q&A with Enrique Morales, LMFT Enrique Morales, LMFT, Therapist with Coastal Kids Home Care Conversations about death can be some of the most challenging and emotional discussions a parent may face, yet they are essential for fostering resilience and understanding in children. Hospice Giving Foundation had the privilege of working with Enrique Morales, LMFT with Coastal Kids Home Care, who presented a Spanish workshop
Is Charitable Giving the Secret to a Healthier Life? Donating to causes that matter to you does more than help others—it can be good for your health! Studies show that giving to charity can improve your mood, lower stress, and even boost your immune system. The Cleveland Clinic explains that donations can give you a sense of purpose, which leads to greater happiness and better mental health. Mercer Advisors backs that up,
CEO Message: November 2024 Pictured: CEO & President Erin White at the End Well conference “The prelude to compassion is the willingness to see.” — Dr. Sunita Puri, Palliative Care Physician Dear Friends, As I board a plane back to Monterey after attending the annual conference with End Well, an organization dedicated to advancing the national conversation about end of life, I reflect on where I was a year ago.
CEO Message: August 2024 Pictured: Former CEO/President Siobhan Greene and current CEO/President Erin White, with founding CEO Alice Kinsler Dear Friends, I am delighted to join Hospice Giving Foundation as its third President & CEO, following the visionary leadership of founding CEO, Alice Kinsler, and most recently, Siobhan Greene. Both have significantly impacted end-of-life care in our community and transformed the conversations we’re having about it. Though I am new to the
