CaringMatters (founded as Hospice Caring in 1989) serves children, adults and families facing serious illness and grieving the death of a loved one. CaringMatters also increases community awareness and advocacy about end-of-life concerns, advance care planning and grief. CaringMatters serves the culturally and economically diverse residents of Montgomery County, Maryland.

 

Our professional staff and a large volunteer community provide adult and child bereavement and caregiving direct services. All volunteers are screened and have completed at least three full days of specialized training; ongoing training and support are given. Programs are regularly evaluated for their impact on people CaringMatters serves.

 

CaringMatters has earned the Maryland Nonprofits Seal of Excellence and has been named as one of the best small nonprofit organizations in the Washington, D.C. area.

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Our Mission

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CaringMatters supports people of all ages experiencing serious illness, caregiving, loss, or grief
through compassionate services - so no one faces their journey alone.

 

Our Vision

 

CaringMatters envisions a community that accepts death as part of life; where the processes of
caregiving, dying and grieving are embraced; where everyone has access to services and where no one
dies or grieves alone.

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Core Values

• Compassionate, respectful presence
• High quality services that honor personal choices
• Culturally competent, accessible support
• Impactful programs that make a positive difference
• Dedicated volunteers and partners whose support is essential
• Deep engagement as an integral part of our community
• Responsible and transparent resource management