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Fortin Group raises $2,400 to support Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Lewiston, ME- On July 25^th the Fortin Group held their annual yard sale to benefit Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice (AHCH). Funds raised are dedicated to AHCH’s Veteran to Veteran initiative and the Hospice House. The event was spearheaded by staff members Marcia Roy and Jerry Poulin. “We began collecting items shortly after last year’s event and are proud that we were able to double the amount raised in our first year,” states Roy.

Both AHCH and the Fortin Group are participating in We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization to improve end of life care for our nation’s veterans. The program seeks to recognize the unique needs of veterans and their families by increasing organizations’ capacity to serve veterans through education, support and strategic partnerships. AHCH’s veteran to veteran initiative includes; matching hospice patients who are veterans with volunteers who have military experience, hosting pinning ceremonies and making special recognition of veteran patients at the Hospice House

“Our Veteran to Veteran initiative began just a year ago. The feedback we have received from families has been wonderful, stated Karen Flynn, AHCH Hospice Director. “Having a fellow veteran to share stories with, who understand what it’s like to be in the military is really comforting for many veteran patients. This connection enables our veteran patients to share feelings and experiences they may not feel comfortable telling family members or friends,” states Flynn.

The Fortin Group yard sale is just one of the many Family and Friends events held each year to benefit Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. To learn more about hosting an event to support Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice visit our website ahch.org or contact Teri Blaschke in the AHCH development office at 795-9428.

The Fortin Group Funeral Homes proudly serves Lewiston, Auburn, and the surrounding communities.  Their facilities include two recently renovated funeral home & memorial event facilities in Lewiston and Auburn.  Cremations, Funerals, and a complete monument design and service are just some of the service provided by The Fortin Group’s professionals.   The team at The Fortin Group is actively involved in the community through volunteering, coaching, community service projects and more. Personalized memorial events complete with customized facilities, food beverage, music, and more, that uniquely celebrate a life lived are all a key part of why local families continue to call on the professionals at The Fortin Group when a loved one passes.

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice is a nonprofit Medicare-certified agency that provides patient centered care that is meaningful, organized, developed, effective/efficient and has lasting quality. They provide specialized skilled, supportive and hospice services to Maine residents and their families in the comfort of their home and community. In 2005 they opened Maine’s first in-patient hospice facility in Auburn – this year, they are recognizing 10 years of caring and compassion at the Hospice House. In 2014, Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice cared for over 10,200 patients and their families, providing more than 1.2 million in free care to those in need.  For more information on Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice and all of their services, visit their website at www.AHCH.org.