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Administratively Speaking...
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A Note from the Executive Director
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I wish you could've been here the other evening...the House was "humming"! I'll try to describe to you what I mean...
There was a guest making hamburgers at the stove, for anyone who wanted one. He was taking orders like a "short order cook". He said it was great to be able to give back.
There was a small group of guests playing a game of cards at the table. They did not know each other at the beginning of the day, but found common ground over a card game and a few reasons to laugh together! This was great stress relief after a long day at the hospital.
Another guest was helping a couple with their toddler, entertaining him with a game of "peek-a-boo" while the parents prepared their supper.
YOU helped build this house, a building. Yet, on evenings like this one, it really feels more like "home". And THAT is our goal. People supporting each other through rough times. An environment that is conducive to encouraging community, family.
ALL of our guests are here for reasons they did not plan. ALL of our guests are experiencing extreme stress. It was so good to listen to the chatter in the kitchen, the card game, the laughter, the gratefulness expressed by guests to other guests...for the hamburger, the hug, the distraction. YOU, our donors, make this possible.
Thank you.
Judy
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Since opening to guests on February 18, the Burdick Street House has been consistently FULL--receiving rave reviews from grateful guests!
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We make it easier for families to support their loved one receiving medical care by providing a homelike, comforting place to stay.
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Keeping House: The Wish List
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The Houses depend on a variety of in-kind donations throughout the year. Click here to view the complete list and see how you or your group might be able to help.
Donations can be delivered to either the Henson Avenue or Burdick Street House, anytime between 9:00am and 8:00pm, any day of the week.
We are grateful for your help!
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A team of volunteers from Greenleaf Hospitality Group had great fun as they prepared a delicious dinner for our Burdick Street guests on March 19.
Home-cooked meals are always a welcome treat. If you, or your group or organization are interested in this activity, please call Judy, at the Burdick Street House, 269-341-7811, or Sherry, at the Henson Avenue House, 269-488-3250, to schedule a day.
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We are no longer collecting pop can pull tabs as a fundraiser. Thank you for your past support!
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If we have not heard from you recently, this should be arriving in your mailbox soon!
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The New & Improved HHH Website
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This is in the development process and should be up and running soon. Check it out at hhhkz.org.
Remember, this is where you will find our 2018 Year-in-Review, too. As you may recall from last year, we are no longer mailing this piece unless specifically requested to do so.
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Take Me Out to the Ball Park...
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...on Saturday, July 27th and help support Hospital Hospitality House! The Kalamazoo Growlers will donate a portion of all tickets purchased using the promo code "HHH" back to the house. Click here for more information. We'll see you there!
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They Came Bearing Gifts...
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Long-time HHH supporters, members of the Kalamazoo Academy of Medicine Alliance (KAMA) toured the new Burdick Street House on March 12, arriving laden with coffee, cereal, and breakfast bars. Thank you!
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...that you can get 480 rolls of Viva paper towel in the back of an Acadia and an Outback? And thanks to Dona Paust of Kimberly Clark, and Gretchen Loza, Adam Hoefler, and Maghaen Houvener of EPI, Inc. in Battle Creek, that's just what we did!
We are so grateful for this huge donation!
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Thank You to the 1st Quarter 2019 Operations Donors!
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Generous donations, both cash and in-kind, were received from the following:
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Anonymous donors
An anonymous gift – in memory
of Ted Streeter
An anonymous gift – in memory
of Bonnie Levitz
Alpha Delta Kappa-Chi Chapter
Jennifer Amos -- in honor of Jennifer
Harrington
The Ample Pantry/Bill Farrell
Sharon Angus
Jean Anthony – in memory of Betty Mae
Biek
Russell Aydelotte
Cheri Bell
Barbara Belonax
James & Donna Berent
Larry & Karen Black
Joan & Tom Blok
Margaret Bowsman
Scott Brewer
Bronson Healthcare Executive Team
David Brown
Richard Brown
Andrew & Emmy Bryant
Marilyn Burgess
Julius Butler
Ginny Callahan – in memory of Betty Mae
Biek
Nancy Carey
Cathy Castle
Sandra Claborn
Karol Clason
Lezli & Tom Comes
Connie & Gene Phipps Endowment
Fund
Tracey Costa
James & Litz Cunningham
Penny Dauster
Gail & Tim Dixon – in memory of Nanette
L. Temple and Ellen R. Dixon
David & Sue Doan
Dr. Joseph Doe & Dr. Alice Doe
Patricia & James Dolan
Emily Dood
Marshall & Joyce Draper
Nancy & Gary Druskovich – in honor of
Heather Hilgart
Michelle DuBay
Phyllis J. Dunn
Jeffrey Elliot
Chiquita Elmore Barbee
John & Carie Faul
Mary Fincher – in memory of Bruce Jones
Connie Flesch
Olga & Joel Garcia – in memory of David
V. Rodriguez
Marc Garlock
Tim & Jennifer Gatz
Jack Gibbs
Eric & Katie Gilbert
Heidi Gllisson
Lewis & Donna Godush
Jim & Cynda Greenman
Dr. Lorraine Hanna
Blake Hawkins
Carmela Hayes
Isaiah & Angelica Hernandez
Sharon Hilliard
Kate Holaday
Pete & Robin Hughes
Connie Sue Hulse
Imperial Beverage
Earline Jones – in memory of Betty Mae
Biek
Armando Jose
Kalamazoo Academy of Medicine
Alliance (KAMA)
Kalamazoo Area Women’s Club
Chris & Jacky Kelly
Patricia L. & Richard J. Kirschner
Susan Kohler – in memory of Betty Mae
Biek
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Chala Koricha
Mark & Jenny Krieger – in memory of
Betty Mae Biek
Jeanette Kritzberg
Nancy Springgate Kushner & Peter
Kushner
Sherry Kuzma
Blaine & Bobbie Lam
Debbie & Paul Landis
Gerald & Carol Lehmann
Beverly & Jerry B. Love
Erin L. Majka
Seth & Maria Malin
Richard Malon & Jennifer Strong
David Mann
Dora Mann
Don & Kathy Marshall
Anne B. May
Bernie & Cindy Mein
P. C. Moore –in memory of Betty Mae Biek
Brad & Donna Moyer
Julie Naji
Matthew & Daniela Neu – in memory of
Denise Fleming
Daniel Niedzwiecki – in memory of Betty
Mae Biek
Rich & Jenny Niesen
Sheila & Don O’Connell
Patria O’flynn
Laura E. Olson
Kristi Ostling
Kyle & Katie Overheul
Paul & Judy Markusse Paget
Douglas & Carol Patridge
Felomina Patton – in memory of Betty
Mae Biek
Frances & Michael Peikert
R. J. & Marilyn Potgiesser
Nancy G. Radcliff
Gwen Reidenbach
Diane & James Rikkers
M. Joanna Ross
Rotary Club of South Haven
Dewight & Wanda Runyon
Cynthia & Gary Ruoff
Claudia Sandler – in honor of the Bronson
Cardiac Care Unit Staff
Frank Sardone & Susan Fall
David & Sharon Schefers
Charles Schmucker
Kathy Schoell
Ola L. Schwili
Colleen R. & David C. Semler
Joel & Jennalie Shepherd
Katie & Larry Slabaugh
Tom & Brenda Snyder
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel & Kim Stewart
Sunshine Circle Gull Lake Methodist
Church
Elaine TenBrink
Terri Simmons & Betty Mayo – in
memory of Bonnie Levitz
Monika Trahe
Carol & John Trittschuh
Laurie & John Vanderberg
Sue & Dick Wakefield
Randy & Mary Walter
Mary Ware – in memory of Donald Ray
Ware
Tabitha & Gary Wedge – in memory of
Bonnie Levitz
Linda Wehner
Lynn Weimeister
Phillip & Janet Welch
Jim & Pam Wenger
West Michigan Lawn Services,
LLC/Chad Crosby
Linda Whetstone
Will & Susan White – in memory of Betty
Mae Biek
Nancy Zhang
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Ways you can help!
- Donate online OR send a check payable to HHH.
- Consider "adopting" an item from our Wish List and providing it on a one-time or regular/on-going basis.
- Organize and prepare a meal at one of the Houses.
- Help us tell our story; invite Judy to speak at your organization’s next meeting.
- “Like” our Facebook page and share our posts with friends and family.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
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Staff
Judy Markusse Paget
Executive Director
Andrew Bryant
Administrative Assistant
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Questions?
Contact the House at
269.341.7811 or Email Us
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