Philanthropy and Community Impact | Nevada County Nevada County’s philanthropic community gathered at North Star House for an inspiring conversation with Kay Sprinkle Grace about the values, practices, and shared responsibilities that make philanthropy a powerful force for stronger communities around the world. Philanthropy begins with a simple idea: we can make a difference in […]
Foothills Compassionate Care Supports the Return of the Barbara Schmidt Millar Triathlon After a seven-year absence, the Barbara Schmidt Millar Triathlon once again brought together women, families, friends and community supporters to celebrate life, honor the memory of Barbara Schmidt Millar, and raise funds for vital breast cancer services in our community. On Sunday, August […]
Tom’s Uncommon Journey of Volunteer Companioning By Meredith Melgar, Volunteer Coordinator, Foothills Compassionate Care In hospice care, time is precious. Most patients are only on service for a matter of months, sometimes just days. Volunteers often join families for a brief but meaningful chapter. That’s why Tom’s relationship with one of our patients is something […]
This Memorial Day Weekend, community is invited to honor loved ones at the annual Butterfly Garden of Remembrance benefiting Foothills Compassionate Care Nevada County, CA — In a community where neighbors care deeply for one another, few traditions capture that spirit more beautifully than the annual Butterfly Garden of Remembrance, hosted by Foothills Compassionate Care. […]
For the West family, hospice and palliative care once felt uncertain. But when both of Gene West Jr.’s parents faced serious illness, Foothills Compassionate Care turned fear into a story of dignity, love, and peace. In 2023, Gene’s mother, Linda West, entered Hospice of the Foothills. She suffered from a painful skin condition that caused […]
A princess, a horse, and a community that said YES When Kim called Foothills Compassionate Care about her daughter Sharri, no one could have guessed what would unfold. During their conversations, our Lead Intake Coordinator, Carmen, picked up on something special: Sharri’s lifelong love of horses, and her wish to dress up as a princess […]
Michael “Mike” Menegazzi began painting at age 13, inspired by his mother’s ceramics and oil landscapes. He pursued art alongside a lifelong career in terrazzo and masonry—craftsmanship that eventually took him all the way to the Smithsonian. Later in life, encouraged by a fellow painter, Mike returned to the canvas with a new approach: plein […]