Giving

As a nonprofit hospice, community philanthropy plays a vital role in supporting meaningful programs and services that allow patients and their loved ones to focus on what matters most. We are dedicated to supporting members of our community, regardless of their ability to pay. Through the collective efforts of generous donors, Hospice of the Piedmont can continue to fulfill its mission to guide life’s final journey with expertise and empathy –  ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace for patients and their families.

WAYS TO GIVE

Your Gift Truly Matters

The generosity of our community makes it possible for Hospice of the Piedmont to provide extraordinary care and meaningful supportive services to everyone we serve. Your commitment ensures that dignity, compassion, and comfort are always within reach for those who need them most.

 

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Fundraising Events

Reflection and Remembrance

Save the Date for Hospice of the Piedmont’s 34th Annual Memorial Illumination on December 9, 2025, featuring celebrations in both Charlottesville and Culpeper. Each year, this heartfelt gathering offers a moment of reflection, remembrance, and community. In the spirit of the season, we come together to honor the lives of those we’ve lost, finding comfort and connection through the light we share. The Illumination events are free and open to the public.

CHARLOTTESVILLE ILLUMINATION
Tuesday, December 9 | 5:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
500 Park St, Charlottesville, VA

CULPEPER ILLUMINATION
Tuesday, December 9 | 5:00 pm
Culpeper United Methodist Church
1233 Oaklawn Dr, Culpeper, VA

Another Great Race Day in the Books

We’re incredibly thankful for the outpouring of support that made this year’s HOP 5K Run/Walk such a meaningful and memorable event! From young children running in honor of cherished grandparents, to a bride celebrating her big day with us, to inspiring participants in their 90s showing us the true power of perseverance—this day was a beautiful celebration of remembrance, resilience, and community.

We can’t wait to see you next spring for the 25th annual HOP 5K. Mark your calendars—we’d love for you to be part of it!

If you have any questions, contact Race Director Ophelia Lenz at 5k@hopva.org.

PLAYING WITH A PURPOSE

The Piedmont Golf Classic on May 23 was a sold-out success, filled with fun, friendly competition, and strong community support. Congrats to Brodie White, Joel Barkman, Corey Garvey, and Kevin Porter of Golden Rule Builders for taking home the championship trophy!

Huge thanks to Virginia National Bank, our sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make the day so special. We can’t wait to see you May 2025!

50/50 Drawing winner is #137 – Congratulations! 

If you’d like to sponsor the 2026 tournament, contact our Development Officer at shannon.gearing@hopva.org.

SUPPORT and SAVE

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Candid 2023 Gold Seal of Transparency

Hospice of the Piedmont has been awarded the 2023 Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid’s GuideStar, the world’s premier data source on nonprofit organizations.

You can support our work with trust and confidence, knowing we’re verified by Candid.
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are many ways you can support Hospice of the Piedmont in providing quality end-of-life care and free grief and bereavement support to our community. Gifts of all sizes make a difference and are tax-deductible, as allowed by law. Please make your gift or pledge today.

  • Why support Hospice of the Piedmont?

    Since 1980, Hospice of the Piedmont has provided high-quality, compassionate hospice and grief support care across central and northern Virginia. We’ve earned our outstanding reputation by delivering the most comprehensive end-of-life and bereavement care supported by dedicated volunteers.

    As a nonprofit organization, Hospice of the Piedmont reinvests all earnings into providing patients with high-quality, end-of-life care, supporting friends and neighbors in our community through free grief and bereavement services, and training the next generation of hospice and palliative care healthcare professionals. Reinvestment lays the foundation for everything we do, and because Hospice of the Piedmont is the area’s oldest and most experienced hospice, we view our supporters as co-visionaries in our shared journey through life and death.

    Your gift holds great power to help Hospice of the Piedmont continue to transform end-of-life care and grief and bereavement support in our community.

    You can learn more about funding opportunities and ways to give here.

  • Can I make my gift online?

    Yes! Give online now through Hospice of the Piedmont’s secure online giving website.

  • Can I make a gift of stock to Hospice of the Piedmont?

    Yes! You may call a member of our Development team at 434-972-3568 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Click here for a copy of our stock gift instructions to provide to your financial advisor.

  • Where do I send my gift? How do I make out the check?

    To make a gift by mail using a check or credit card, please complete this contribution form. Mail the completed form and your check, if applicable, to:

    Hospice of the Piedmont
    Attn: Development Office
    675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300
    Charlottesville, VA 22911

  • Can I speak with someone on the phone about making a gift?

    Yes! To make a gift or to speak to a development officer, please call 434-972-3568 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

  • How do I make my gift in memory or in honor of someone?

    A gift can be made in memory or in honor of a special person. When making your gift, please indicate the name of the person you wish to honor and provide a mailing address on the contribution form, in a short note, or in the memo portion of a check addressed to Hospice of the Piedmont. You may make your gift online, or mail a check to:

    Hospice of the Piedmont
    Attn: Development Office
    675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300
    Charlottesville, VA 22911

  • Can my gift be electronically deducted from my checking account or credit card?

    Yes! To make an electronic gift by checking account or credit card, please call 434-972-3568 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. To give online with a credit card or from your checking account, visit our donation page.

  • Can I include Hospice of the Piedmont in my long-term estate or financial plans?

    Hospice of the Piedmont welcomes gifts through your long-term estate or financial plans. By making gifts in this way, you join with us to ensure our unique model of patient-centric hospice care continues for generations to come. Please contact Hannah Catherine Allport via emailor call 434-978-9896 for more information.

  • Can I include information on memorial gifts to Hospice of the Piedmont in an obituary?

    Hospice of the Piedmont’s Development staff members can help you include memorial gift information in obituaries. Sample sentences include:

    • The family requests that memorial gifts be designated to Hospice of the Piedmont. Memorials can be made online  at hopva.org/give or mailed to:
      • Hospice of the Piedmont
        Attn: Development Office
        675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300
        Charlottesville, VA 22911
    • Gifts in memory of [name] can be made to Hospice of the Piedmont.
    • In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Hospice of the Piedmont at hopva.org/give.

  • Does Hospice of the Piedmont accept employer matching gifts?

    Many employers have matching gift programs through which your generosity to Hospice of the Piedmont can be multiplied. As a nonprofit organization, Hospice of the Piedmont is eligible for many matching gift programs of corporations, foundations, and other organizations.

    Commonwealth Virginia Campaign (CVC) – we proudly participate in the CVC, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s workplace giving campaign. If available to you, give through the CVC and your donation will add up to a significant gift. (CVC #200112)

    United Way – If your employer promotes workplace giving through a United Way campaign, designate your contribution to HOP by including the following information on your designation form:

    Hospice of the Piedmont
    EIN#: 52-1205921
    675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300
    Charlottesville, VA 22911

  • Is my gift tax-deductible?

    Hospice of the Piedmont is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Hospice of the Piedmont’s tax identification number is #52-1205921.

    To confirm that Hospice of the Piedmont has received your gift and for tax purposes, you’ll receive a letter documenting the gift amount.

Development Team

If you’d like to speak with our development team about how you can support our work, reach out at gift@hopva.org.

Hannah Catherine Allport

Director of Development and Donor Relations
Hannah Catherine Allport

Director of Development and Donor Relations

Hannah Catherine brings more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience to her role, with a career that spans both local, national, and international arenas. Most recently, she served with Virginia Humanities, and before that, led development efforts at the Virginia High School League (VHSL) as Director of Development. There, she oversaw all aspects of fundraising and donor engagement, guided marketing initiatives, and served as the liaison to the VHSL Foundation. Her professional journey also includes roles with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and the London-based sports marketing firm AFCC. She also spent more than a decade teaching in the Department of Theatre and Dance at James Madison University. Hannah Catherine lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, with her 11-year-old pup, and her two nearly grown children remain frequent and welcome fixtures. Outside of work, she is a devoted fan of regular exercise, especially hiking and dancing – often in the kitchen where joy and rhythm go hand in hand. Proud to be part of the Hospice of the Piedmont family, she is honored to serve as Director of Development and Donor Relations. In this role, she is committed to strengthening the organization’s impact by building meaningful connections, sharing powerful stories, and supporting the mission of compassionate, community-rooted care. Hannah Catherine can be reached at HannahCatherine.Allport@hopva.org.

Sarah-Grace Parr smiling in front of a blurred background of grass and a pond. She is wearing a pearl necklace and a blazer.
Sarah-grace Parr

Director of Donor Services
Sarah-Grace Parr smiling in front of a blurred background of grass and a pond. She is wearing a pearl necklace and a blazer.
Sarah-grace Parr

Director of Donor Services

Sarah-grace Parr joined Hospice of the Piedmont in 2019. Ms. Parr serves on both the Development and Finance teams at Hospice of the Piedmont. In Development, she helps drive the fundraising process by initiating strategy meetings with teammates; providing consultation regarding fundraising and engagement data and analysis; and facilitating an understanding of giving data to development officers. In Finance, she supports the Chief Financial Officer in reporting organizational efficacy and providing analysis of business units, programs, and staffing needs to accommodate patient care. Ms. Parr brings her expertise in gift processing, data mining, data visualization, report writing, programming, statistics, and predictive modeling. Prior to joining the development team at Hospice of the Piedmont, she was the Senior Prospect Manger at the University of Virginia Health System Development Office. There, she managed Major and Principal prospect donors to help the University Health System prepare for their $1 billion dollar campaign. Ms. Parr is a true “townie” as she and her family has lived in the Charlottesville area for many generations. She currently lives in Scottsville with her husband Gary, their two daughters, Alexis and Elayna, and son, Jeremy. When she is not submerged in data, she teaches gymnastic at the local recreation center and enjoys time with family and friends. Ms. Parr can be reached at sarahgrace.parr@hopva.org.

Shannon Gearing smiling in front of a flower bush
Shannon Gearing

Development Officer
Shannon Gearing smiling in front of a flower bush
Shannon Gearing

Development Officer

Shannon Gearing joined the Hospice of the Piedmont Development team in 2014 following the merger of Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of the Rapidan. Prior to the merger, she served as Development Coordinator for Hospice of the Rapidan, where she was responsible for all aspects of special event fundraising, community outreach, and marketing. Ms. Gearing brings a depth of experience in event production, nonprofit marketing, and organizational leadership, including a previous role as Executive Officer of the Piedmont Virginia Building Industry Association. As part of the Development Team, Shannon is honored to play a role in connecting community members with opportunities to support compassionate end-of-life care for patients and families across the region. Outside of work, she finds joy in cooking for her husband, family, and friends, and enjoys relaxing evenings taking in the beautiful sunsets over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Shannon can be reached at shannon.gearing@hopva.org.

Hospice of the Piedmont Development Officer Ophelia Lenz wears a light green top and a colorful blue scarf
Ophelia Lenz

Development Officer
Hospice of the Piedmont Development Officer Ophelia Lenz wears a light green top and a colorful blue scarf
Ophelia Lenz

Development Officer

Ophelia Lenz joined the Hospice of the Piedmont Development team in 2024. Ophelia began her career as a photojournalist working for newspapers in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. She also worked in educational travel for 11 years as Director of Account Management at WorldStrides. After losing her father in 2022 to a long battle with cancer, she was drawn to the important work that Hospice of the Piedmont does to support patients, their caregivers, and families in their time of need. As part of the Development team, Ophelia is honored to help ensure the continuation and growth of the vital services that generous community philanthropy makes possible. Ophelia lives in Charlottesville with her children, Lucy and Max, and enjoys cooking, gardening and long walks. Ophelia can be reached at ophelia.lenz@hopva.org.