The Heavenly Home Project
For many terminally ill patients, dying at home is not an option. Whether due to difficult living situations, a lack of family and friends who can care for them in their final days, or the limitations of insurance coverage, many people find themselves in a housing crisis at the end-of-life. In fact, studies have shown that although roughly 80 percent of Americans would prefer to die at home, only about 20 percent do.
The Heavenly Home, also known as Jerry's Heavenly Home, will change that for hundreds of people in Orange County. Our six-bedroom residential care home will allow people to complete their lives with peace and dignity, spending their final days making meaningful memories with loved ones.
Leave a legacy with your gift to The Living Legacy Endowment.
Imagine making a contribution that leaves a legacy for generations to come. This lasting impact can easily be made through a contribution to our Living Legacy Endowment. Considered one of the most advantageous sources of funding, our endowment enables us to provide round-the-clock care at the Heavenly Home at a reduced cost in perpetuity.
How Endowments Work
Endowed funds differ from others in that the total amount of the gift is invested. Each year, the Living Legacy Endowment is designed to keep the principal amount intact while using the investment income for care delivery at the Heavenly Home. With a spending policy of 5%, our current $2 million endowments will generate $100,000 per year. However, the cost of care in our 6-bed facility is $300 per day per patient. Please help us grow our $2 million endowment to $5 million, ensuring affordable care for all facing the final stages of life.
Make your gift today or make a pledge, payable over up to five years. We also accept planned gifts, such Charitable Remainder Trusts, gifts by will, appreciated assets, retirement plans, and insurance policies.
Donate to the Heavenly Home
The Heavenly Home will operate on a sliding scale, supplemented by generous philanthropic donations, allowing all people to have a loving home for the last stage.
Please help us celebrate lives well-lived, ensuring that each residents’ end-of-life is unique, peaceful, and reflective of their personal wishes and interests.
We are grateful for the individuals, businesses, and organizations that have helped us fund the purchase of the Heavenly Home. SCHF is currently raising funds for the 2022 launch and the Living Legacy Endowment of the Heavenly Home.
About the Heavenly Home
SCHF is currently raising funds for the 2022 Launch and endowment of the Heavenly Home. Opening in 2022, the Heavenly Home is the first-of-its-kind residential, end-of-life care home in Orange County. Providing physical and spiritual support in a home-like setting, the Heavenly Home will offer facilities and caregiving to those facing their final journey, giving families the freedom to focus on the things that matter most.
Residents will complete their lives in an environment designed to encourage the creation of meaningful moments, reflection, and time spent making lasting memories with those they love.
HOSPICE ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEMBERS & LEGACY BUILDERS NEEDED!
The Southern California Hospice Foundation invites passionate, committed, and driven volunteers to give of their time and talents in support of the Foundation and the Heavenly Home. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or can make a more significant time commitment, please consider volunteering with SoCal Hospice Foundation.
The Hospice Advisory Council helps to increase awareness, educates the community about hospice, and provides a dignified environment to terminally ill patients with the first nonprofit, end-of-life care home in Orange County. Your efforts will help us to expand our reach, and provide greater comfort, dignity, and respect for those facing their final journey.
Legacy Builders help us spread the word about the Heavenly Home and raise funds to build our endowment, allowing us to continue our work in perpetuity.