The mission of Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice is to sustain Celia’s House, to ensure dying individuals and their families are exceptionally cared for, and to promote broader knowledge on the benefits of end-of-life palliative care throughout our community.
Create a community which understands and transforms the dying process into a time of opportunity for meaningful closure, supporting each dying person, their loved ones, and the dedicated caregivers who serve them.
The story of what makes Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice and Celia’s House so special and unique is about a small group of people from our local community. Beginning in 2008 they shared a dream of helping to bring end-of…
Throughout the day at Celia’s House, there are profound moments between caregivers, staff and residents. The power in these interactions allow a resident to feel seen and cared for, and a caregiver to experience the gratification of providing comfort, kindness…
Celia’s House opened in April of 2018 and as of January 2025 has served 670 people from diverse backgrounds and income levels. All of our beds are subsidized so the entire community has access to dignified, quality end-of-life care.
This Spring, Plant a Seed of Compassion
As spring blooms with new life, we reflect on the gift of care that nurtures our loved ones in their most vulnerable moments. Celia’s House is in need of $250,000 by May 12, 2025. Your donation to Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice sustains our day-to-day operational costs. We are so grateful to our community and cannot do this without you.