Amorem, formerly CHPC and BHPC

02/24/2026

AMOREM will host the next monthly Good Grief Meal at three locations in March. The informal time of food and fellowship is open to anyone who is experiencing grief and loss. The meal is a Dutch treat.

MARCH 4 at 3 p.m.
Mike’s Inland Seafood, 174 Jefferson Rd., Boone

MARCH 5 at 3 p.m.
Mayflower Seafood, 303 Blowing Rock Blvd., Lenoir

MARCH 6 at 3 p.m.
El Maiz, 414 Carbon City Rd., Morganton

The Good Grief Meal is sponsored through Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services, grief support services of AMOREM, and is one of many opportunities offered to help individuals of all ages and families cope with the loss of their loved ones. Because of the generous support of our community and the belief that grief support services improve quality of life, AMOREM offers community grief support services to anyone who needs help in coping with grief. Please RSVP to Kimberly Setzer at ksetzer@amoremsupport.org, Nichole Annas at nannas@amoremsupport.org of Katie Pekman at kpekman@amoremsupport.org or for more information about the upcoming Good Grief Meal or other grief support services, call 828.754.0101, or visit www.amoremsupport.org.

02/21/2026

AMOREM is privileged to provide hospice and palliative medicine services to residents at Forest Ridge Assisted Living Center in West Jefferson. Tommy Smith and Lorie Fidler enjoyed the opportunity to provide information to residents and their families during a recent family night.

02/20/2026

Today on National Caregivers Day, AMOREM wants caregivers to hear this clearly: what you do matters.

Whether you are a healthcare professional caring for patients, or a family member supporting a loved one at home, caregiving requires strength, patience, compassion and an incredible amount of heart, often without enough recognition. It truly takes a village, and caregivers are at the very center of it.

AMOREM is proud to walk alongside caregivers every day. You do not have to do this alone. We are here to support you. Reach out anytime to learn more about how we can help.

02/19/2026

AMOREM volunteers celebrated Valentine's with lunch and a meaningful inservice led by Kimberly Setzer, director of grief services.

Are you interested in volunteering? Contact volunteer services at 828-754-0101 to learn how!

02/19/2026

The South Caldwell High School VolunTEEN Club, sponsored by AMOREM, hosted a Valentine's party for residents at Brockford Inn. ❤ Students made cupcakes, banana pudding and other goodies for everyone to enjoy!

02/19/2026

JORDAN GRAGG is the Forlines PCU medical social worker and has been an Amorem team member for two years.

ACCORDING TO JORDAN...
—What I love most about my job is being able to support my patients and their families during one of the most difficult and vulnerable times in their life. Whether that means offering a comforting presence, holding one’s hand or being that shoulder to cry on, working at AMOREM is a true ministry. I feel honored that I can be a part of someone’s end-of-life journey.
—My first job was working at Old Navy during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season at the age of 18.
—My favorite way to spend the day off is spending time with my husband, Trevor, and family. Quality time with family means so much to me—so if we are together, I am happy!
—What makes me quirky? I’m a very perfectionist person, especially when it comes to my closet. If someone walks into my closet, they will find everything coordinated by color down to the style of clothing!

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MEANINGFUL WORK where compassion truly matters, AMOREM would love for you to consider joining our team... www.amoremsupport.org/careers

02/18/2026

Available at our store Amorem Thrifts And Gifts in downtown Valdese!

SOLD!!!!

HOT OFF THE TRUCK

Just in and ready for a new home!

Whirlpool 21.4-cu ft Standard-Depth 33-in Wide Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Sleek stainless finish
Side-by-side convenience
Built-in water & ice dispenser
33-inch width, perfect fit for most kitchens

ONLY $500.00

Clean, modern, and priced to move! This one won’t sit long!

Stop by and grab it before it’s gone!

02/16/2026

During the recent winter storms AMOREM activated its emergency action plan (EAP) to ensure patients, their loved ones and the staff were safe and taken care of. The action plan was implemented by AMOREM’s Compliance Officer Tammy Clark on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 24th.

During the EAP staff met daily to discuss patient needs, developed plans to ensure those needs were taken care of and that staff who were driving out in the weather were safe. Many staff members stayed overnight at one of AMOREM’s patient care units to ensure the patients in those facilities would be cared for.

“Our patients are often physically fragile, dependent on medications, oxygen, equipment and supplies just to maintain comfort,” Clark said. “In preparation for the inclement weather, each patient’s needs were assessed to meet their individualized care needs. Emergency plans were reviewed and discussed with our patient and families to prevent lapses in care.”

READ THE FULL STORY at https://www.amoremsupport.org/about/news

02/15/2026

AMOREM Ambassador Volunteers recently gathered for a quarterly meeting which featured a presentation on connecting AMOREM's resources with those who need them, led by Lee Dula, Access & Enrollment Specialist RN.

Ambassador Volunteers serve as liaisons between their faith community and AMOREM...educating their congregation on AMOREM services and opportunities.

DOES YOUR FAITH COMMUNITY HAVE AN AMOREM AMBASSADOR?

For more information about AMOREM’s Ambassador Volunteer program, visit www.amoremsupport.org or contact Cyndi Akins at 828.754.0101 or 1.844.4AMOREM, or cakins@amoremsupport.org.

02/15/2026

AMOREM Veteran Volunteer Nelson Teague honors a Navy veteran patient with a simple but meaningful 'Veterans Honoring Veterans' ceremony. AMOREM veteran volunteers visit veteran patients to present them with a handmade veteran lapghan, small American flag, a certificate of appreciation and a lapel pin as a way to honor their military service.

These beautiful lapghans are made by volunteers! Would you like to make veteran lapghans for hospice patients? Contact volunteer services at 828.754.0101 to learn more.

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

Join us this February in celebrating the remarkable achievements and resilience of the black community.

At AMOREM, we remain deeply committed to providing culturally sensitive, dignified care to all individuals and families regardless of culture, background or spirituality. We recognize the importance of acknowledging and honoring the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all who are in our care.

Let us come together to honor the past, embrace the present and strive towards a future of equality and understanding.

Happy Black History Month to each of you!

To learn more about how AMOREM can support you and your loved ones, visit www.amoremsupport.org or call 828.754.0101 to speak with a local team member.