Hospice of the Sacred Heart

08/07/2026

Camp Healing HeARTs wrapped up today with a performance for the families. Our goal is to have the children leave knowing their feelings matter, their loved one will always be remembered and they never have to face grief alone. Thank you to everyone on the team helping to make this camp a success each year. And to the campers and their families we would like to extend our gratitude for allowing us to walk with you on a part of your journey. Ride the waves!

08/07/2026

Thank you to 28/22 News (WBRE/WYOU) for highlighting this year's camp and the extraordinary children participating. We share this clip with deep gratitude to our staff, volunteers, and community artists helping kids learn how navigate "the waves and be brave".

Grief touches everyone at one point or another, but for young kids, it can be especially hard to process. That’s why a unique summer camp is helping children navigate the loss of a loved one.

08/04/2026

We had another wonderful day at Camp Healing HeARTs. The campers continue to amaze us with their kindness, thoughtfulness, and the way they are supporting one another, becoming more comfortable sharing their stories and expressing their feelings. Lisa Bath introduced the campers to a creative writing project called a zine—a small, eight-page booklet that each child is using to tell the story of their special person. Michele McGrath and Lauren O'Malley led music and movement activities that encouraged the children to explore emotions through song, dance, and creative movement. We also enjoyed a wonderful visit from the Fidelity Ice Cream Truck, which was a sweet surprise and the perfect way to end another great day at camp.

08/03/2026

Camp Healing HeARTs kicked off today welcoming 26 campers for a week of sharing a space where they can feel safe, supported, and free to express themselves. Our first day included photography, purposeful movement exercise, singing, dancing, and culinary creations. Every camper joined in! Today was a wonderful reminder that healing happens through connection, creativity, laughter, and the kindness of those who give their time and talents.

07/28/2026

The Monica Project Memorial Pollinator Garden at Nay Aug Park was created in memory of Monica Patel, a beautiful young girl who passed away in 2015 under the care of Hospice of the Sacred Heart. Staff & Community Volunteers came together last week to care for the garden and continue the upkeep for this special memorial.

07/28/2026

Members of the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Team helped out at this year's St. Joseph's Center Summer Festival by volunteering at the Grill Stand. Thank you to St. Joseph's for continuing to serve our community and congratulations on another successful festival.

07/01/2026

Yesterday we said “See You Later” to the inimitable Mary Gibbons. If you called our office, Mary was the first voice you heard. We wish her a long, healthy, happy retirement. And to Mary we say, thank you for your hard work and dedication to our patients, their families and the staff.

06/25/2026

Hospice of the Sacred Heart announced today that it was awarded a $25,000 Community Impact Grant from New York Life. The grant will support Camp Healing Hearts, which is a five-day camp experience to provide grief education to children ages 6 to 14 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Camp is designed to provide campers exposure to the arts, giving them the opportunity to develop healthy ways to express themselves and process their emotions. Trained bereavement counselors and members of the regional arts community work together to assist the campers in finding comfortable outlets to share their grief.

“We are grateful for New York Life’s investment in Camp Healing Hearts, which will change many lives for the better. With the support from New York Life, we will be able to present this camp made up of instructional sessions in various art platforms to help them develop healthy ways to express themselves and process their emotions,” said Diane Baldi, CEO, Hospice of the Sacred Heart.

“I’m incredibly proud to work for a company that is fortunate enough to give back to the communities we serve,” said Katelyn Sass, Operations Manager of the company’s Northeastern Pennsylvania General Office. “Volunteering with Hospice of the Sacred Heart at Camp Healing Hearts is especially meaningful, as it creates a safe and uplifting space for grieving children to express themselves, build resilience, and experience the joy of summer.”

The Community Impact Grant program awards grants of up to $25,000 to local nonprofit organizations championed by New York Life agents and employees. Since the program’s inception in 2008, 950 grants totaling more than $12.5 million have been awarded to nonprofits across the country.

06/11/2026

On April 29th, 2026, the 4th Annual "Night to Remember" was held at the Back Mountain Brewing Company in Dallas in honor of Tracy Gototweski. It was an evening full of laughter, love and memories with family and friends.

Due to the generosity of those who came out to remember Tracy, $4,210 was raised to support patients of Hospice of the Sacred Heart and their families. The donation was made in Tracy's honor, knowing that the hard work and dedication of the hospice staff is appreciated by all of the lives they touch.

Pictured front row l to r: Lisa Kramer, Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit Social Worker, Diane Baldi, RN, CEO, Hospice of the Sacred Heart and Ann Rish. Back row l to r: Bridgett Gallagher, Inpatient Unit Coordinator, Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dave Gototweski, Sherry Cross and Kelly Noreika, RN, BSN, Director of Inpatient Services, Hospice of the Sacred Heart

06/04/2026

NEPA Gives - a one-day online giving extravaganza that's all about giving back to the community. Scranton Area Community Foundation, Carbon County Community Foundation, The Luzerne Foundation, Greater Pike Community Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Endless Mountains, and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) have teamed up to host NEPA Gives.

For 24 hours—from 7 pm Thursday, June 4th to 7 pm Friday, June 5th, donors may make secure donations to their favorite local nonprofit organizations through the NEPA Gives online platform. Donations to participating nonprofits will be enhanced with bonus funds provided by NEPA Gives sponsors—making donor dollars stretch further! Nonprofits will also be eligible for cash prizes. Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents in Northeastern Pennsylvania can participate in NEPA Gives. And, anyone can donate!

All donations through NEPA Gives will be directed to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund.
Please donate by visiting https://www.nepagives.org/org.../hospice-of-the-sacred-heart.