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April 2, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mark Wilson
Phone: 805-226-2099
Fax: 805-226-2288

New Thrift Store Will Benefit Hospice Patients And Their Families

San Luis Obispo, CA – Hospice Partners of the Central Coast is pleased to announce the April 14th opening of Hospice Partners Hope Chest, a 5000 square foot thrift store at 445 Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo. All proceeds from the new store benefit hospice patients and their families "Community support has always allowed us to provide end of life care based on need rather than ability to pay,” said Hospice Partners Administrator Janet Jeffrey. “With an average daily census of 148 patients on service with us, Hospice Partners Hope Chest will be an important part of our efforts to continue to support the uncompensated cost of care."

Retired health care administrator Gill Blonsley will serve as General Manager with well known local merchant Pam McKiernan as Assistant Manager. The store will offer highly selective merchandise at traditional thrift store prices and is currently accepting gently used clothing, shoes, linens, house wares, furniture, small appliances, dishes, jewelry, books, and sports equipment. The store cannot accept computers or TVs. Hospice Partners Hope Chest will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm with merchandise donations received from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm only. Phone 545-5955.

According to Jeffrey, nearly 70 people have volunteered to work in the store so far. "It doesn’t surprise me," she added. "This community always rises to the challenge, especially when it comes to helping a neighbor."

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FACTS ABOUT HOSPICE PARTNERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST

- Hospice Partners medical professionals provide physical and emotional care that enables terminally ill patients and their families the opportunity to face end of life issues together in the comfort, dignity and security of their own homes or alternate care facility.

- Hospice is a concept of care that treats the person instead of the disease, and emphasizes the quality of life, when curative treatment if no longer desired or beneficial.

- Any person of any age (adult or child) who has a life-limiting illness with an estimated life expectancy of six months or less qualifies for hospice care.

- In cases where individuals are uninsured or under-insured, community contributions allow Hospice Partners of the Central Coast to offer financial assistance based on need.

- Hospice affirms life – it neither hastens nor postpones death.

- Hospice Partners of the Central Coast is an agency of Hospice Partners, Inc. a Not-For-Profit Tax Exempt Organization affiliated with Wilshire Health and Community Services.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mark Wilson

805-226-2099