Hospice of Crawford County

01/12/2026

🎶 Calling Local Businesses & Community Supporters! 🎶

Hospice of Crawford County is seeking sponsors for our beloved Annual Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, March 7 (11 AM–8 PM) at the Schultz Banquet Hall, Allegheny College. This event has brought our community together for over 30 years while supporting compassionate end-of-life care.

Your sponsorship directly supports the Marquette Hospice House and helps ensure this vital resource remains available to those we serve.

💙 Sponsorship Levels:

🎤 Headliner – $1,000

🎻 Fiddle – $500

🪕 Banjo – $300

🎼 Mandolin – $200

🎶 Jam Session – $100

Interested in becoming a sponsor or need more information?
Please call: 814-333-5403 or email: mswartwood@mmchs.org

01/05/2026

🎶 We are SUPER excited to announce the official schedule for our Annual Bluegrass Festival! 🎶

Join us Saturday, March 7, from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, for a full day of incredible bluegrass music!

💙 This beloved annual event brings together some truly amazing, talented, and generous musicians who are donating their time and talent to support the mission of Hospice of Crawford County.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and we will see you there!💙🪕

01/02/2026

Grateful to the Walker Perrine Family for their continued dedication to Hospice of Crawford County. Not only does the Family spend their time and talents hosting the WALKer Run, but Laurie Kurt is a Board Member for Hospice 🦋.

Meadville Tribune article from December 29th :

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!!! 🎊🎉🥳

12/23/2025

A special moment last night at the Marquette Hospice House! 💙

We were honored to be part of Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation Center’s Eastern Screech Owl release. 💙🦉

Thank you to Tamarack Wildlife for the incredible work you do, and to our hospice team member Corey, RN for helping make this meaningful moment possible.💙🦉

12/19/2025

The line-up is set for the 2026 Hospice of Crawford County Bluegrass Festival at Allegheny College on March 7th from 11 AM to 8 PM. Please note we have changed the time to accommodate band availability.

Please stayed tuned to our event page as we continue to release more information in the upcoming months regarding food, raffles, parking, band schedules, and more!

12/16/2025

The Christmas elves have been hard at work in the office this morning gearing up to spread some cheer and heartfelt joy to our patients this holiday season. 🎄🎁❤️

12/15/2025

Sammie's Story: In a season of faith and wonder, Sammie's adoption is a beautiful reminder that Christmas miracles still happen.💙

At the initial hospice visit, our patient had just moved into an apartment of her own, living alone with her beloved dog, Sammie, whom she sometimes called Sampson. As the hospice role was being explained, it quickly became clear that this living situation was not sustainable for her. Gently and thoughtfully, the conversation was guided toward the possibility of moving to the Marquette Hospice House (MHH).

The patient’s greatest concern was not herself. It was Sammie. She described him as “the only thing in this world that loves me.” Understanding the depth of that bond, the question was asked with care: If a loving home could be found for Sammie, would that make the decision easier? The patient agreed. Sammie was her first priority above all else.

That day ended with the patient quietly pondering her future. But it also ended with something stirring deeply in the heart of our social worker, Ashley. That evening, she went home and spoke with her husband, explaining that something inside her was telling her this was more than just part of the job. This was something they could do...it was something they needed to do.

The next day, she returned to see the patient. It was another difficult day for her, but Sammie remained faithfully by her side. After much thought and discussion with her family, Ashley shared that they would love to give Sammie a home if the patient was comfortable with that. She showed her pictures of her children with their two dogs. The patient’s eyes lit up, and a wide smile spread across her face. Though the decision was incredibly difficult, that moment brought reassurance. That day, the patient agreed to move to the hospice house.

The patient moved into MHH on a Friday. On Monday, Sammie was brought to visit her. They sat together and talked, and the patient was eager to hear how Sammie was adjusting. Photos were shared, along with stories from the weekend about how amazingly Sammie was settling into a lively home with three children and two other dogs. He had even made it through a sleepover with six children showering him with love and attention. Hearing this brought the patient great comfort. She was happy and deeply relieved to know Sammie was thriving and would be well cared for.

One of the wishes the hospice team hoped to fulfill was to have Sammie groomed before the patient passed. We quickly partnered with Jake from Jake’s Dog Detail, who helped make that happen right away.

There were three more visits that week. On the final visit, the patient passed away peacefully with a freshly groomed Sammie at her side. She did not leave this world worried about the one she loved most. She left knowing he was safe, cherished, and in a loving home.💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

12/12/2025

We are deeply grateful to the family of Walker Perrine for their support of Hospice of Crawford County. Today, Laurie Kurt and Mitchell Talbot presented us with a generous $5200 check from this year’s WALKer Run 5K.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this journey with us. Your support ensures we can continue to fulfill our mission of providing compassionate care. 💙

12/11/2025

We want to express our gratitude to Travis at Loefflers Flower Shop for his kindness and generosity in providing beautiful flowers for our families in their time of need. We are truly grateful for your partnership and your heart for our community!💙

Thank you for making a difference!💙

12/10/2025

🌟We Are Hiring!🌟

Come work for the only locally owned, non-profit, 5-star hospice serving our community! 💙

Hospice of Crawford County is currently seeking a Full-Time CNA and a Full-Time LPN.

🩺Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) - Hospice- Full time -Dayshift

Full-Time CNA position available, primarily working out of Meadville office. Hours will be during Monday- Friday, 8am-4:30 pm. Must be a Certified Nurse Aide.

🩺Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- HOSPICE HOUSE- Full Time - Days/Evenings

Full-time LPN position available at Marquette Hospice House, primarily days and evenings. Must be flexible and available to cover all shifts as necessary. Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Apply today: https://careers.mmchs.org

If you want to experience what it’s like to make a real difference in the lives of patients and families, come join our hospice family. Our team makes a meaningful impact every single day, and you can, too!

12/09/2025

A special shout-out to David and Melissa Fink of Donutology Mobile Donut Lab for presenting our Clinical Manager, Kate, with their incredibly generous donation to Hospice of Crawford County.💙

Your kindness, community spirit, and support truly make a difference. 💙

Thank you for helping us continue our mission of caring for patients and families when they need it most.💙