Causes: Homeless & Housing, Housing & Shelter

Mission: Our mission (refer to form 990, part iii, line 1) provding a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity. Our values we believe every dying individual should have as much relief from pain as possible. We believe no one should have to die alone or lonely. We believe a loving home enables death to be a part of a personal story rather than a medical event. We believe dignity and comfort are an important part of the end of life. We belive every person's life is sacred even to the last moment. We believe hospice and other organizations are valuable partners. We believe we are a vital resource to the community and can rely on its support.

Programs: Our accomplishments because of our work, individuals who are homeless or without 24/7 caregivers are able to access hospice care that otherwise would not be available. Hildegard house serves individuals at the end of life with the assistance of 83 specially trained volunteers called compassionate companions. These volunteers commit to one five-hour shift a week. During 2017, hildegard house hosted 18 residents. Since opening our doors in july 2016,47 individuals have been served through end of 2017.Hildegard house does not duplicate any services in kentucky and southern indiana. We do not charge a fee or bill insurance. We rely totally on charitable contributions and grants.