named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Healing Hearts Support Group
Time-limited, eight-week support group for individuals in acute grief (within 3–6 months of a loved one’s death), offered both in-person and virtually.
Hospice Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Offers specialized hospice services to nursing home residents with life-limiting illnesses, including pain and symptom management, extra one-on-one care from hospice aides, and collaboration with facility staff and physicians to enhance comfort and quality of life.
Integrating Grief Support Groups
Ongoing support groups for individuals learning to live with grief, including specialized groups such as "Living Beyond Partnership" for those who have lost a spouse or long-term partner, offered in-person and via Zoom.
Pediatric Palliative Care
Provides concurrent care for children under 21 with life-limiting conditions, allowing continuation of curative treatments while receiving symptom management, emotional support, and specialized equipment. Includes coordination with existing care providers and home delivery of medications.
Thriving Families Grief Support Group
Specialized bereavement program for children ages 5–12 and their families, offering age-appropriate grief counseling through structured activities, discussions, and family involvement. Includes separate adult sessions to support caregivers.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 2 activities
- Bereavement and grief support servicesOffers free bereavement counseling and grief support programs to families of hospice patients and the general public. Services include individual counseling (in-person and virtual), telephone support, and structured group programs such as the Healing Hearts Support Group (8-week closed group) and Integrating Grief/Rebuilding from Loss groups (12–15 weeks). Support is available regardless of enrollment in hospice care and does not require physician referral.
- Youth grief support programmingOperates specialized grief support groups for children and youth ages 5–12, including the Thriving Families Grief Support Group. Uses art, music, books, discussions, and videos to help children express emotions and share experiences. Offers both in-person and virtual 90-minute sessions on select Mondays, with concurrent support sessions for adult caregivers to learn supportive strategies.
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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Education 1 activity
- Advocacy and education on pediatric palliative careConducts education and awareness initiatives for healthcare providers and community networks about pediatric palliative care and concurrent care options to improve access and understanding of early supportive interventions.
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Advance Care Planning Support 1 activity
- Patient and community education and care coordinationProvides assessments of patient and family needs, recommends community resources (e.g., Meals-on-Wheels, financial or legal assistance), and distributes caregiver guides. Offers end-of-life care information and guidance to families regardless of enrollment, contacts physicians to discuss hospice eligibility with patient consent, and accepts service referrals through a formal request process.
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 1 activity
- Provision of hospice care servicesProvides comprehensive hospice care to patients and families in Orange and Sullivan Counties, NY, including medical, social, emotional, and spiritual support. Services are delivered in homes, nursing homes, hospitals, adult care facilities, and the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, with a focus on comfort, pain and symptom management, and quality of life. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team of registered nurses, social workers, home health aides, spiritual counselors, volunteers, and physicians, with 24/7 on-call nursing support available.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Specialized pediatric and family-centered palliative careProvides coordinated, compassionate care for pediatric patients with terminal illnesses, including pain and symptom management, medical equipment provision, medication delivery, and collaboration with existing care providers. The program reduces hospitalizations by managing symptoms at home and offers ongoing grief support for siblings, parents, and grandparents.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.20M
Contributions & grants$1.07M7%
Program service revenue$13.84M91%
Investment income$215K1%
Other revenue$73K
expenses
Total expenses$16.56M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$11.88M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.99M
Cash$319K
Investments$7.08M
Liabilities$3.03M
Net assets$8.96M
Liquid reserves5.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SANDRA CASSESE | PRESIDENT & CEO, THRU NOV 2024 | 38 | $219K |
| MARIA PESQUERA | ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 38 | $198K |
| MONICA BOURGIE | CAO | 38 | $152K |
| EMILY ROBISCH | CFO | 38 | $149K |
| TILLY A HUIZINGA | DIRECTOR OF NURSING | 38 | $148K |
| FIONA LAWRENCE | NURSE PRACTITIONER SUPERVISOR | 38 | $138K |
| MELISSA HANSEN | CCO, THRU AUG 2024 | 38 | $122K |
| LACY RUGABER-WILLIAMS | CINICAL MANAGER | 38 | $118K |
| HEATHER GALLAGHER | RN CASE MANAGER | 38 | $104K |
| ANDREW STUCHINER | CCO, EFF. AUG 2024 | 38 | $54K |
board members · 15
- A VINCENT MAZZIE — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA NARU DNP RN NEA-BC — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES MILICH — CHAIRPERSON
- DAVID TERWILLIGER — SECRETARY
- ERIC GATSIK — DIRECTOR
- ERIC MALDONADO SECOND — VICE CHAIRPERSON, THRU NOV 2024
- FRANK PHILLIPS — DIRECTOR
- GLEN L HELLER ESQ — TREASURER
- HON JEFFREY G BERRY — DIRECTOR, THRU APRIL 2024
- HON TIMOTHY P MCELDUFF JR — DIRECTOR
- IAN RIEGER — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON
- JACQUELINE RICCIANI — DIRECTOR
- JOAN P KAPLAN LCSW — DIRECTOR, THRU APRIL 2024
- JOSEPH V SMITH — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN COLE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Joint Commission Government — National quality approval and accreditation body recognizing the organization's standards
- Meals-on-Wheels Partner — Collaborates with Meals-on-Wheels by referring patients and families to the service as part of community resource support.
- Osiris Country Club Partner — Host venue for the 19th Annual Golf Classic benefiting Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties.
- Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) Partner — Recognizes Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties as a "Superior Performer" based on caregiver and family satisfaction data.
- The Joint Commission Government — Certifies Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties and conducts evaluations for its Gold Seal of Approval.
- The Joint Commission Government — National healthcare accreditation body that has approved the organization
- The Joint Commission Government — National healthcare accreditation organization that has approved Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties Inc.
- The Joint Commission Government — National healthcare accreditation organization that has approved Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties.
- The Joint Commission Government — National quality approval and accreditation body for healthcare organizations
- The Joint Commission Government — National quality approval and accreditation body for healthcare organizations.
- children’s hospitals Partner — Collaborates with children’s hospitals to support concurrent care and co-management of pediatric patients.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Concurrent Curative and Palliative Care for Pediatric Patientsmethodology: concurrent_careBy allowing children to continue curative treatments while receiving hospice services, the organization supports both medical hope and symptom relief because integrating comfort care early does not require abandoning treatment goals and improves overall quality of life.
- Individualized, Developmentally Appropriate Grief Supportmethodology: individualized-grief-supportBy tailoring grief counseling to the unique emotional journey of each person—and specifically designing creative, age-appropriate modalities for children—the organization fosters deeper healing because expressive, developmentally matched interventions increase engagement and emotional processing.
- No-Commitment Referral as Access Strategymethodology: no-commitment referralBy offering a no-commitment referral process, the organization reduces decision barriers to hospice enrollment because initiating contact without obligation increases accessibility and allows families time to consider care options without pressure.
- Person-Centered, Interdisciplinary Care Modelmethodology: interdisciplinary_team_careBy using an interdisciplinary team to address physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs within a holistic framework, the organization improves patient and family outcomes because comprehensive support aligned with individual values enhances comfort, dignity, and quality of life during end-of-life care.
- Quality-of-Life-Centered Treatment Philosophymethodology: comfort-centered careBy prioritizing comfort, meaningful experiences, and shared goal-setting over curative interventions, the organization enhances end-of-life well-being because focusing on lived experience can improve patient outcomes and may extend life.