Giving Guide
Additional information on ways to support Centrica Care Navigators
Thanks to generous support from our community, Centrica Care Navigators is a leading expert in end-of-life care. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing hospice care to all who need it. As the “community’s hospice,” we say yes to everyone, regardless of age, diagnosis, location, or financial circumstance. We rely on charitable dollars–gifts from people like you–to keep that commitment.
Caring Circle
The Caring Circle Annual Giving Society recognizes donors who make a yearly commitment to sustaining end-of-life care. As you reach each giving level in the Caring Circle, you receive greater satisfaction from knowing you have helped more people on their end-of-life journey. Donors with cumulative gifts of $1,000 or more received in one fiscal year are considered members of the Caring Circle Society.
Contact Tonya Collins, Philanthropy Director, by email or by phone at 269.488.0886 to find out more.
Corporate Support
Through corporate giving, sponsorships, and more, your business can help sustain the compassionate services provided by Centrica Care Navigators. Corporate support allows organizations to invest in their community while ensuring that no patient or family faces this journey without the care and dignity they deserve.
Contact Tonya Collins, Philanthropy Director, by email or by phone at 269.488.0886 to find out more.
Family Funds
Family Funds allow individuals or families to establish a dedicated fund in honor of their loved ones or family legacy. These funds provide a personalized way to support end-of-life services that reflect your values and priorities. Contributions can be made over time and may support specific programs or areas of greatest need. Family Funds may be established with a gift of $25,000 or more and can be pledged for up to five years. Family Funds create a lasting connection between your family and the care we provide.
Contact Tonya Collins, Philanthropy Director, by email or by phone at 269.488.0886 to find out more.
Gifts of Securities
Donating appreciated stocks or securities is a tax-efficient way to support end-of-life care. These gifts may allow donors to make a meaningful charitable contribution while providing vital funding for patient services and organizational sustainability. This option benefits both the donor and the mission they care about most.
Contact Tonya Collins, Philanthropy Director, by email or by phone at 269.488.0886 to find out more.
Giving Every Month
Giving Every Month offers an easy, convenient way to make a lasting impact through automatic monthly donations. Even modest recurring gifts add up over time and provide dependable support for end-of-life programs. Monthly giving helps ensure patients and families receive consistent, compassionate care when they need it most. Donors can adjust or stop their gifts at any time. For questions regarding GEM, contact our Donation Information Line at 1.800.669.9335.
Legacy Giving
Legacy Giving allows donors to include the organization in their estate plans and create a lasting impact for future generations. Through bequests, trusts, or beneficiary designations, supporters ensure their values live on through compassionate care. Legacy gifts help sustain end-of-life services well into the future. This thoughtful form of giving leaves a meaningful and enduring legacy.
Contact Tonya Collins, Philanthropy Director, by email or by phone at 269.488.0886 to find out more.
Matching Gifts
Matching Gifts enable donors to double—or even triple—their impact through employer-sponsored giving programs. Many companies match charitable contributions made by their employees or retirees. With a simple request, a single gift can go even further in supporting end-of-life care. Matching Gifts are an easy way to maximize generosity at no additional cost to the donor.
Contact Tonya Collins, Philanthropy Director, by email or by phone at 269.488.0886 to find out more.
Memorial Gifts
Memorial Gifts honor the life and memory of a loved one while supporting end-of-life care. These gifts provide a meaningful way to celebrate someone’s legacy and compassion for others. Families and friends can give in remembrance, often receiving acknowledgment of the tribute. Memorial gifts transform loss into hope and comfort for others.
Contact Tonya Collins, Philanthropy Director, by email or by phone at 269.488.0886 to find out more.
Third Party Fundraising
3rd Party Fundraising empowers supporters to raise funds on behalf of the organization through personal events, campaigns, or community initiatives. Whether it’s a walk, celebration, or online fundraiser, these efforts help extend compassionate care to patients and families. We provide tools, guidance, and gratitude to help make every fundraiser meaningful and successful. Together, these community-driven efforts amplify our mission and impact.
Contact Tonya Collins, Philanthropy Director, by email or by phone at 269.488.0886 to find out more.
Philanthropically Funded Programs & Services
Additional information on Centrica’s programs and services
Gestures of Grace
Whether it is a lift chair, fuel for a propane tank, weighted silverware for a patient suffering from Parkinson’s, or an echo harmonica, the Gestures of Grace fund helps to provide simple, yet meaningful ways to support patients and families at a time when they need that extra tenderness and compassion. Every donation to the Gestures of Grace fund, large or small, truly makes a meaningful difference.
Integrative Therapies
Integrative Therapies allows holistic approach to each patient’s care plan, recognizing there are powerful non-medical options – such as music therapy and massage therapy – that can help ease the physical and psychological pain and symptoms of terminal illness.
Contact Tonya Collins, Philanthropy Director, by email or by phone at 269.488.0886 to find out more.
NorthStar Institute
Excellent care at the bedside requires exceptionally trained clinicians. The first of its kind in Michigan, the NorthStar Institute is the center to support a culture of excellence through knowledge and empowerment.
Contact Tonya Collins, Philanthropy Director, by email or by phone at 269.488.0886 to find out more.
Open Access
Our Open Access program ensures that end-of-life care is available to all patients in need, regardless of their financial situation. Donations to Open Access directly fund care for individuals who may not qualify for traditional hospice benefits or who require additional support beyond standard coverage. Your gift helps remove financial barriers so that every person can receive comfort, dignity, and peace during life’s final chapter.
Contact Tonya Collins, Philanthropy Director, by email or by phone at 269.488.0886 to find out more.
Pediatric Hospice Services
Every child, every family, every time. Centrica’s Pediatric Hospice Services exist for one reason: to support children and families facing a potentially life-limiting illness.
If you are currently receiving or considering care, please call 888.247.5704.
We Honor Veterans
Today, one in four dying Americans is a veteran. These men and women often carry experiences from their military service that present unique challenges at the end-of-life. We Honor Veterans is a program designed to address these needs. While we can never truly repay the debt we owe our heroes, Centrica Care Navigators strives to deliver the kind of holistic, loving care they have earned.
Please give the gift of hospice and join the Caring Circle Society by making a gift each year. Your contribution allows us to continue offering hospice and palliative care, bereavement services to adults and children, and community education and outreach.
