PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is thrilled to announce the success of its recent Matching Grant Campaign, which raised an astounding $150,000 for the Aroostook House of Comfort. This achievement was made possible through the community’s generosity and a $75,000 match pledged by an anonymous donor. Launched in June, the campaign quickly gained momentum, with individuals and organizations coming together to meet the matching goal. These funds will directly support the Foundation’s mission to provide compassionate, inpatient hospice care when patient needs exceed what home hospice care can offer.
Established in 2009 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Aroostook Hospice Foundation was created to establish and sustain an inpatient hospice facility for the region. After years of dedicated fundraising and community support, the Aroostook House of Comfort opened its doors in 2018, becoming one of only four inpatient hospice facilities in Maine. Since then, it has delivered quality end-of-life care to approximately 1,000 individuals and their caregivers in partnership with Northern Light Home Care & Hospice, a Medicare-certified hospice provider. Together, they ensure patients receive comfort, dignity and compassionate support on one’s journey through hospice, serving both the patient and their caregivers.
“Our mission thrives because of our dedicated and generous community of supporters,” said Abbey Clair, executive director for the Aroostook Hospice Foundation. “The remarkable generosity shown by our community, along with the extraordinary contribution of our anonymous donor, sustains the Aroostook House of Comfort, allowing us to continue meeting the unique needs of our patients and families in Aroostook County and beyond.”
The Foundation extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the Matching Grant Campaign, building a lasting legacy of care and compassion in Aroostook County.
The Aroostook House of Comfort, situated centrally in Aroostook County and recognized as the sole inpatient hospice facility north of Augusta, is owned by the Aroostook Hospice Foundation. Northern Light Home Care & Hospice, the longest serving Medicare-certified hospice agency in Aroostook County, oversees the hands-on hospice care and staffing. Together, we offer compassionate care, comfort, dignity and support to individuals and their caregivers on their journey through hospice. For more information, please visit https://aroostookhouseofcomfort.org/.
