CaringMatters

Our mission is to provide social supports and community education so that no one dies or grieves alone.CaringMatters envisions a communitythat accepts death as a part of life; wherethe processes of dying and grieving areembraced without stigma; where everyone has access to support services without charge; and where no one diesorgrieves without support.

CaringMatters (founded as Hospice Caring in 1989) serves children, adults and families facing life-threatening illness and experiencing the death of a loved one. CaringMatters also increases community awareness and advocacy about end-of-life concerns, advance care planning and grief. CaringMatters serves the culturally and economically diverse residents of Montgomery County, Maryland.

Our small staff and a large volunteer community provide adult and child bereavement and care giving direct services. All volunteers are screened and have completed at least three full days of specialized training; ongoing training and support are given. Programs are regularly evaluated for their impact on people CaringMatters serves.

All services are delivered free-of-charge; none are covered by Medicare or other public or private insurances. A mix of individual and business donors, foundations and government supports CaringMatters. Volunteers also donate administrative and fund-raising support time.