Missoula students build labyrinth at local hospice

KPAX

Missoula seventh-grade students built a labyrinth at Hope Hospice Center, creating a path for patients, families and the community to process grief, meditate and reflect.

Hope Hospice Center celebrates in Missoula ahead of July opening

KPAX

After an eight-year journey marked by community support, the Hope Hospice Center held a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday ahead of its July opening.

New Missoula hospice center to offer ‘hope, even at the end of life’

 Montana Public Radio

More than 150 people gathered to dedicate the brand-new Hope Hospice Center in west Missoula on Tuesday.

Missoula's First End-of-Life Center Taking Shape Amid Fundraising

Missoula Current

Missoula’s first dedicated hospice center broke ground last June and is well on its way to opening early next year. The 15,000 square-foot facility has been planned down to the finest detail, from the play of lighting and sound in each room.

Construction of new $15 million hospice facility begins in Missoula

Montana Public Radio

Partners Hope Foundation board members tossed golden shovelfuls of dirt to cheers from supporters of the new hospice center. The $15 million facility will house up to a dozen patients and their families navigating the end of life.

Partners Hope Foundation announces $15.4 million Embrace Campaign

KPAX

Partners Hope Foundation is forging ahead in fundraising for the last $2.9 million in the more than $15 million project. The creation of the center is funded fully by private donors and foundations.

Nonprofit looks to build end-of-life center in Missoula

Missoulian

Mary Morrison and family generously share their story of loss and the need for a center for end-of-life care for all members of our community. Betsy Bach adds, “Having hospice care, end-of-life education and advanced care planning support available is critical.”

Opinion column by Annick Smith: Partners Hope Foundation

Montana Standard

On the first anniversary of her late husband William Kittredge’s death, Montana author and filmmaker Annick Smith shares thoughts on hope, compassion and end-of-life care. Smith was co-editor of “The Last Best Place: A Montana Anthology” and a producer of the films “Heartland” and “A River Runs Through It.”

Western Montana's first end-of-life facility planned for Missoula

ABC/Fox Montana

In March 2021, Partners Hope Foundation announced the donation of five acres of land by the Terry and Patt Payne family. The property located on Union Pacific Street near the Reserve Street corridor will be the future home of the end-of-life center.