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
Your generosity and support are essential to our mission. Thanks to you, we can bring dignity and compassion to those in our community who need it most. Your contributions truly make a difference in their lives.
Fundraising Events
Cheers to the Summer Season
We are thrilled to announce the return of The Book: A Guide to Local Cuisine, Culture & Meaningful Conversation (formerly known as Dining Around the Area)! This beloved local coupon book is back, featuring local restaurants, wineries/breweries, and theaters offering exclusive buy-one-get-one coupons and deals – giving you the chance to enjoy the best dining, entertainment, and tasting experiences in our community.
100% of the proceeds of The Book contribute to Hospice of the Piedmont’s mission – providing compassionate care to those in need throughout the communities we serve.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity valued at over $800 — grab your copy today!
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.
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.
View our profile.
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.
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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.
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Can I make my gift online?
Yes! Give online now through Hospice of the Piedmont’s secure online giving website.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Jenn Downs 434-972-3568 for more information.
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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 22911Gifts in memory of [name] can be made to Hospice of the Piedmont.
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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.
Jenn Downs
Chief Marketing and Development Officer
Ms. Downs joined Hospice of the Piedmont in 2022. She brings more than 15 years of marketing and development experience to the organization. Previously, Jenn served as Director of Marketing and Communications for the Sentara Blue Ridge Region and, prior to that, was a news reporter and producer for NBC29 in Charlottesville. Jenn has a strong and insightful understanding of the community we serve. As part of the Hospice of the Piedmont family, she is pleased to be able to help those in our community understand the services provided by the organization and the tangible benefits and support that Hospice of the Piedmont provides for both patients and their families at the end of life. In addition, she understands the importance of the complementary services the organization can offer thanks to generous community philanthropy. She’s committed to stewarding the gifts the organization receives and ensuring philanthropy provides an ongoing meaningful impact on patients, families, and the greater community. Jenn graduated from the University of Virginia. She also is a graduate of The Advisory Board Fellowship and Leadership Charlottesville. Jenn and her husband live in Crozet with their two sons. In her free time, she enjoys distance running, biking, and exploring the great trails and wineries and breweries our area has to offer. Jenn can be reached at jenn.downs@hopva.org.
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
Development Officer
Shannon Gearing joined the Hospice of the Piedmont Development team in 2014 when Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of the Rapidan completed their merger. As Development Coordinator of Hospice of the Rapidan, she was responsible for all special events fundraising, outreach, and marketing. Ms. Gearing currently oversees event coordination in Hospice of the Piedmont’s northern region. Her extensive experience in event production and management, website management, and marketing includes a previous role as Executive Officer for the Piedmont Virginia Building Industry Association. Ms. Gearing can be reached at shannon.gearing@hopva.org.
Ophelia Lenz
Development Officer
Ophelia Lenz joined the Hospice of the Piedmont Development team in 2024. Before joining Hospice of the Piedmont, Ms. Lenz began her career as a photojournalist for newspapers in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. For the last 11 years, she has been supporting educational travel 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, Ms. Lenz is honored to help ensure the continuation and growth of the vital services that generous community philanthropy makes possible. Ms. Lenz lives in Charlottesville and can be found tilling the soil at her community garden plot, taking the train to Princeton to visit her daughter Lucy, or cheering her son Max along at his cross-country meets.