THE MISSION OF THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) IS TO RAISE PHILANTHROPIC DOLLARS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CENTER FOR HOSPICE CARE (CHC) FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE MISSION, VISION, AND STANDARDS OF CHC. THIS INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF COMPASSIONATE QUALITY CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH INCURABLE LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES RESOURCES TO OTHER NONPROFIT ENTITIES INVOLVED IN, OR COMMITTED TO, PROVIDING SERVICES WHICH ARE ALIGNED WITH CHC'S VISION AND STANDARDS OF CARE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND THE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE RELATED TO END-OF-LIFE CARE AND THE NEEDS OF THESE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.