Category: Stories

Each year, local senior centers, assisted living communities, and senior programs put their creativity on display by decorating 3-foot trees for our Wilmington Festival of Trees. These trees are showcased in a prominent area of the festival, and attendees are...

The final months of life can bring uncertainty, but they can also reveal unexpected moments of grace. For Sara and her family, that grace came through Christine, the Certified Nursing Assistant whose gentleness and devotion helped guide them through one...

Charlie Ellis greets each day with an infectious smile and a boundless sense of joy—remarkable for a child born with ALG-11-CDG, an ultra-rare metabolic disorder that disrupts multiple organ systems and impairs neurological function. Against staggering odds, Charlie has celebrated...

One of the many exciting attractions of the Wilmington Festival of Trees each year is the Senior Tree Decorating Competition. Senior centers and assisted living facilities from around the New Castle County area partner with Delaware Hospice and decorate beautiful 3-foot trees to be...

Under a cloudy April sky, more than one hundred people gathered in the serene garden of the Delaware Hospice Center. They were there to honor the memories of their loved ones, celebrate their impact, and find solace among friends. The...

As a non-profit organization, Delaware Hospice is committed to delivering expert, compassionate care to individuals dealing with serious illness. Our mission also involves providing support to families and communities throughout the difficult journey of illness and grief. Fundraising events are...

  Good news: Another spectacular Camp New Hope is in the books! Campers at Lums Pond State Park and Killens Pond State Park enjoyed many different fun activities and were also given a safe space to express their grief and...