The Hospice Foundation

Hospice Foundation

The primary purpose of the Hospice Foundation of Cortland County, Inc. is to promote Hospice in Cortland County and to receive, maintain and disburse funds and property for the benefit of the Caring Community Hospice of Cortland, its patients, their families and hospice volunteers. The Board of Directors is a volunteer group of individuals who live and work in Cortland County.

The Hospice Foundation of Cortland County, Inc. is a 501c3 not for profit agency under IRS regulations. This allows donations to be tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. It is also important to know that 100% of the monies received by the Foundation stay in Cortland County.

Donations can be made in memory of someone, in honor of a special occasion such as a birthday, wedding or anniversary. To donate, simply write your check or money order payable to : "Hospice Foundation of Cortland County , Inc." and mail it to us at : 11 Kennedy Parkway, Cortland NY 13045. All gifts will be acknowledged (except for "Light of My Life ")

The Hospice Foundation of Cortland County, Inc. hosts two fundraisers each year. In the spring, an annual dinner is held. Before the Christmas season, the "Light of My Life " tree on the Village Green in Homer NY is lit and remains lit throughout the holiday season. Anyone can participate in this activity.

A tree dedication is held on the first Friday in December in conjunction with Christmas on the Green which is sponsored by the Village of Homer. For a $5 donation, your loved one's name will be placed on a display board listing all the people being remembered. Each donation of $5 represents a "light" on the tree.