Each February, local banks across our service region come together to share the love through Hearts for Hospice, an annual community fundraiser supporting Hospice Care Plus.
When you stop by the lobby or drive-through of a participating bank, you’re invited to make a donation of $1 or more in exchange for a memorial heart. Donors may write their own name or the name of someone special they wish to honor or remember. These hearts will then proudly be displayed throughout the month of February as a visible reminder of community compassion.
Prefer to donate online? Simply visit our secure online donation link and complete the giving form. Once submitted, our staff will fill out a memorial heart on your behalf, which will be displayed in the lobby of our Compassionate Care Center all month long.
It’s this shared spirit of generosity that makes Hearts for Hospice so meaningful. “Hearts for Hospice is special because it brings our community together in such a simple but meaningful way,” said Stefanie Manes, Director of Community Engagement. “Each heart represents a life, and a commitment to ensuring that patients and families in our region receive compassionate, dignified care when they need it most. We’re incredibly grateful to our local bank partners and to everyone who participates.”
All proceeds from Hearts for Hospice support vital programs, including hospice home care, in-patient hospice care at our Compassionate Care Center, and grief & loss support for families across Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle counties.
Participating Banks, by county:
Madison County:
CG Bank (Berea, Richmond)
Citizens Bank (Berea)
Community Trust Bank (Berea North, Eastern Bypass)
Cumberland Valley National Bank (Berea, 2 Richmond locations)
Forcht Bank (Richmond Centre)
PBT Bank (Richmond)
Park Community Credit Union (Berea, Richmond)
Stock Yards Bank & Trust (Gibson Bay, University Drive)
Estill County:
CG Bank (2 Irvine locations)
PBT Bank (Irvine)
Jackson County:
Jackson County Bank (Annville, McKee, Sand Gap)
Citizens Bank (McKee)
Lee & Owsley Counties:
Farmers State Bank (Beattyville, Booneville)
Rockcastle County:
Community Trust Bank (Downtown Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon)
Citizens Bank (Brodhead, Mt. Vernon)
Special thanks to all participating banks who are offering hearts at locations across our service region. We’d also like to thank Central Bank & Trust in Richmond, and Community Trust Bank – Downtown Richmond for supporting Hearts for Hospice through generous lump-sum donations.
Hospice Care Plus provides exceptional, compassionate care for individuals with serious and advanced illness; while honoring dignity, ensuring comfort, and celebrating life.
Our Service Area:
Our hospice home program serves you, wherever you call home, in the Kentucky counties of Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle.
Our inpatient care facility, the Compassionate Care Center, and administrative offices are located in Richmond, Kentucky.
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