What they call their work
What they do
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Accepts donations and planned gifts to sustain free care servicesSecures financial and in-kind support through direct donations, planned gifts (including bequests and life insurance designations), and gift card contributions to maintain operations and provide end-of-life care at no cost to families.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosts recurring fundraising events to support care operationsOrganizes and hosts annual fundraising events including a golf tournament, meat raffle, Comfort Care Walk, High Tea, and Celebration of Life to support the provision of free end-of-life care.
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 1 activity
- Provides end-of-life comfort care to terminally ill residents and familiesOperates a two-bed comfort care home that provides 24/7 physical, emotional, and spiritual end-of-life care to terminally ill individuals and their families at no cost, supported by volunteers, nurses, and social workers. Includes pain management, symptom control, and bereavement support in a home-like setting.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Relies on volunteer workforce for care delivery and operationsDeploys a team of approximately 70 volunteers per week to support 24/7 resident care and home operations, including meals, laundry, companionship, and emotional and spiritual support.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ANNA CAMPBELL-BROWN | Executive Dir. | 40 | $80K |
- ANDY MARQUIS — Director
- ANN DAWSON — BOARD MEMBER
- GREG BUMP — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA ERWIN — Director
- MICHAEL LAVER — Secretary
- SAVANNAH KUHN — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Hosts a public wishlist to facilitate in-kind donations for Teresa House
- J W Jones Hall Partner — Host venue for the Meat Raffle fundraising event.
- Livingston Country Club Partner — Host venue for the annual Golf Tournament.
- Livingston County Government — Operates as the only comfort care home in Livingston County, serving as an invaluable community resource.
- Livingston County Department of Health Government — Provides contact and referral information for health-related inquiries related to hospice and resident care coordination.
- Livingston County Hospice Partner — Collaborates with Teresa House to evaluate referrals, admit residents, and oversee long-term care, including coordination with residents' physicians and billing for comfort care supplies and services.
- St. Timothy Lutheran Church Partner — Host venue for the annual Celebration of Life event.
- St. Timothy Lutheran Church Partner — Hosted the Celebration of Life event in collaboration with Teresa House.
- Staff Partner — Works alongside board and volunteers to support Teresa House operations
- Teresa House Board of Directors Partner — Collaborates with staff and volunteers in supporting Teresa House operations
- United Methodist Church of Livonia Partner — Host venue for the annual High Tea event.
- Volunteers Partner — Supports operations in partnership with board and staff
- Walmart Partner — Hosts a public wishlist to facilitate in-kind donations for Teresa House
- Webster Comfort Care Home Partner — Named as a potential beneficiary in life insurance policies alongside Teresa House.
How they approach the work
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- Donation-Funded Access to Caremethodology: donation-funded care operationsBy relying on donor contributions and fundraising to fully fund operations, we ensure access to high-quality end-of-life care without financial burden to families, because removing cost barriers enables equitable, dignified care for all.
- Home-Based Comfort Care Modelmethodology: home-based-comfort-careBy providing end-of-life care in a home-like environment, we produce greater dignity, emotional well-being, and holistic support for terminally ill residents and their families, because it mirrors the compassionate, personalized care one would give a loved one at home.
- Volunteer-Supported Palliative Respite Caremethodology: palliative-respite care modelBy combining trained volunteers with professional nursing support, we deliver sustainable, holistic palliative and respite care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, because community involvement enhances capacity and compassion without compromising quality.