by Teri Schmitchen, Director of Volunteer Services I’ve often said that one of the reasons that I love my job so is that I get to witness random acts of kindness performed each and every day by our volunteers, all done with unwavering compassion. We can likely all agree that if we turn on the news, we’re not going to hear about the positive impacts humans are having on each other or on the environment. But we know goodness happens at Angela Hospice. And while we’re focusing on the good, read on to learn about the many health benefits associated with volunteering. While volunteers know they are doing good for others, they may not know what good it’s doing for themselves. Volunteering and other good deeds reduce physical pain, a study finds by Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — We’ve long been taught that helping others helps ourselves. As Charles Dickens wrote, “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” And science has shown that altruistic behaviors – defi

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There’s no way around it: grief is hard. For those mourning the loss of a loved one, a sense of community can help, knowing that you’re not alone in your grief. Angela Hospice offers a variety of grief support groups that provide peer support, along with education and ideas to help you cope with loss. This year, three new groups are being added to the roster. Healing After a Loved One’s Suicide is the first of the new groups to meet, with the initial session taking place Thursday, January 16, at 6 p.m. “The group’s goal is to provide a safe environment for discussion, support, and education regarding grief, and support for those left behind after suicide,” said Debbie Vallandingham, Angela Hospice’s Bereavement Manager, who will be leading the group. Debbie Vallandingham, LMSW-ACSW The Grieving Parents Support Group will connect parents who have experienced the unthinkable, the loss of a child. The group will meet for the first time Monday, January 20, at 6 p.m. The Music T