About us

Neighbors helping neighbors face life’s most tender moments.

Friends of Lewis County Hospice is a volunteer-led nonprofit that raises funds, informs the public and supports compassionate hospice care for patients and families across Lewis County.

Our story

Rooted in Lewis County since 1991.

Friends of Lewis County Hospice was formed to strengthen hospice care through community support. The organization received federal recognition as a tax-exempt public charity in 1992 and has continued to bring donors, volunteers and local partners together around dignified end-of-life care.

Over the years, the Friends have organized community fundraisers, supported patient and family needs, maintained the Community Hospice Garden, promoted hospice education and provided substantial charitable support to the local hospice program.

Our work is grounded in a simple belief: no family should feel alone when facing the end of life.

What we do

Charitable support—not clinical care.

Friends of Lewis County Hospice is an independent nonprofit supporting hospice-related needs and public understanding. We do not diagnose, treat, admit or refer patients.

Clinical hospice services are provided by Lewis County Health System. Families seeking care should contact the health system’s Hospice program directly.

Visit Lewis County Health System Hospice

Legal identity

Legal name
Friends of Lewis County Hospice, Inc.
Organization type
IRS 501(c)(3) public charity
Employer Identification Number
16-1406791
Mailing address
PO Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367
Service area
Lewis County, New York

Our values

The principles behind our work.

Dignity

We honor each person’s choices, story and right to comfort at the end of life.

Compassion

We respond to patients and families with empathy, practical help and respect.

Stewardship

We use community resources responsibly and communicate our identity and purpose clearly.