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We deliver compassionate care for patients of all ages in Southwest Florida through some of life’s most challenging transitions.

We’re a non-profit provider of hospice, palliative care, and grief support services.

10/23/2026

The Truth About Hospice Nobody Tells You!

Hospice care is often misunderstood. Behind the misconceptions is a compassionate approach to care focused on comfort, dignity, quality of life, and meaningful moments with those we love.

🎙️ Join Annalise Smith, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Avow, for The Truth About Hospice Nobody Tells You, a podcast conversation exploring the realities of hospice care, challenging common misconceptions, and helping families better understand the support available during life's most difficult moments.

Because understanding hospice care can change the way we approach serious illness, support our loved ones, and make informed decisions about the care that matters most.

🎧 Listen to the conversation on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-hospice-nobody-tells-you/id1497161540?i=1000791345862

Listen, share, and help others discover the difference compassionate care can make.

10/22/2026

Corporate partners like Shula's Steak House Naples make a difference! Their continued generosity helps sustain Avow’s programs and supports events that benefit our mission. Thank you for helping ensure individuals and families in our community have access to compassionate care!

Learn more: https://shulasnaples.com/

10/21/2026

Join us in welcoming Heart, Body & Mind Home Care to Avow’s Corporate Partner family!

Corporate partnerships go beyond supporting local businesses. They help ensure compassionate care is available to individuals and families throughout our community. Thank you, Heart, Body & Mind Home Care, for your generosity and commitment to making a difference!

Learn more about our newest partner: https://hbmhomecare.com/

10/20/2026

Their mission is simple: to be there for the community when it matters most. From supporting local scholarships to their Corporate Partnership with Avow, the Fuller difference is making an impact every day. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Learn more at https://www.fullernaples.com/

10/19/2026

Your plans today can make a difference for tomorrow.

October 19-25 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, a reminder to review your plans or take the first steps toward putting them in place.

At Avow, we know how quickly life can change. Estate planning helps protect your loved ones, ensure your wishes are honored, and create a lasting legacy for the causes you care about.

Avow offers complimentary legacy giving consultations with Legacy Gifts Officer Regina Long to help you explore how your estate plan can reflect your personal and charitable goals. 📞 Contact Regina at (239) 649-3683 or [email protected] to learn more.

10/17/2026

Yesterday, our Adult Bereavement team hosted Grief in Life’s Transitions, a beautiful event exploring how life’s changes can bring grief while also creating opportunities to heal and grow.

The afternoon also marked a bittersweet farewell to our beloved Bereavement Counselor, Naomi, as she begins her retirement after a remarkable 40+ year career. Naomi has made an incredible impact on the Avow community, touching countless lives through her compassion, guidance, and unwavering support. Those who know her know she’s a true ray of sunshine, bringing warmth and kindness to everyone she meets.

Naomi, we wish you all the best in this next chapter!

10/16/2026

The bidding is OPEN!

Avow’s Fall Into Fashion Show Silent Auction is live! Explore a curated collection of exciting auction items and bid to support compassionate care for individuals and families across Southwest Florida.

A few highlights:
• Tee off at Tiburón with a foursome.
• Enjoy a three-night getaway at Naples Grande.
• Gather 16 guests for a private chef’s table with Sweet Revenge.

🔗 Browse the auction, place your bids, and make a difference with every offer: https://pro.gofundme.com/live/auction/2026-fall-into-fashion-show/caf009fb-48de-4059-8f2f-5a4ac6c3a17a.
Bidding closes at the Fall Into Fashion Show on November 7, so don’t wait to get in on the action.

🎟️ Purchase your event tickets at avowcares.org/fashionshow.

10/15/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed our Corporate Partners to an exclusive vendor fair, where Avow staff and community members connected with local business leaders, explored their products and services, and learned firsthand how these businesses are making a difference in our community.

Our Corporate Partners do more than support Avow. They help make compassionate care possible for individuals and families across Southwest Florida, ensuring no one walks their journey alone.

Thank you to our Corporate Partners for your generosity and commitment to making a difference!

10/14/2026

Avow opens Fort Myers office to serve Lee County families

We are proud to announce the opening of Avow’s new Fort Myers office, marking an important milestone in our commitment to expanding access to compassionate care across Southwest Florida. On October 8, Avow leadership, board members, community partners and local officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting celebration at our new location in the Banyan Building on College Parkway. Our growing commitment to Lee County includes:

$10 million+ in planned investments this year
85+ Lee County residents hired
500+ Lee County patients served so far in 2026
Plans for a future 40,000-square-foot facility at Hope Preserve

Through hospice care, palliative care and grief support services, Avow remains dedicated to providing comfort, guidance and peace of mind to patients and families when they need it most.

Our new Fort Myers office:
8140 College Parkway, Unit 201
Fort Myers, FL 33919

As we continue to grow, our mission remains unchanged: We create peace of mind by providing compassionate care and support to those who need us.

Learn more at www.avowcares.org

10/13/2026

Avow recently celebrated the retirement of Suzanne Kappert, founder of AmeriCare, Avow’s home health company. With more than 40 years of service as a registered nurse, Suzanne built a career rooted in compassion and a lifelong commitment to caring for others.

Congratulations on a remarkable career, Suzanne! Thank you for a lifetime of service and the difference you’ve made in the lives of so many. 💙

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1095 Whippoorwill Lane
Naples, FL
34105

Telephone

+12392614404

Website

http://www.avowcares.org/

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