Hospice of the Valley Receives Cisco Foundation Grant
San Jose – Hospice of the Valley (HOV), the leading provider and educator of end-of-life care and bereavement services in Santa Clara County, has received a $15,000 grant for their Transitions program through Cisco Systems Foundation’s San Jose Impact Grant Program.
Transitions is a volunteer-based community service program designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families facing a life-limiting illness. Clients of the Transitions program have a life-expectancy of one year or less and are not yet ready, appropriate, or eligible for hospice care.
“Transitions is about choice, options and making informed decisions regarding one’s end-of-life wishes,” said Randy Willoughby, HOV’s board president. Â
“Cisco and the Cisco Foundation are focused on building stronger, healthier global communities through strategic social investment that include donations, products and people expertise,” said Michael Yutrzenka, executive director of Cisco Foundation. “We are excited to be supporting local nonprofits like Hospice of the Valley who share similar values and demonstrate sustainability in both business practices and programs.”
Sally Adelus, executive director of Hospice of the Valley, said: “It’s an honor to be one of Cisco Systems Foundation’s San Jose Impact Grant recipients.
“Cisco’s grant allows us to continue to sponsor this program in our community for those underserved families and vulnerable individuals dealing with a life-limiting illness. The Transitions program offers much-needed guidance and support surrounding their end-of-life choices.”
Hospice of the Valley (HOV), the first community-based hospice in Santa Clara County, has provided compassionate end-of-life care and bereavement support to over 23,000 people since 1979.
Jewelry Company Names Top Sales Advisor in Gilroy
Gilroy – Gilroy resident Rosalie Zavaleta has been named by the lia sophia fashion jewelry company recently as one of its top sales persons.
Zavaleta received honors for her outstanding sales accomplishments and professionalism.
Having just joined the fashion jewelry business, Zavaleta has earned this prestigious accomplishment in her first 15 weeks by attaining certain sales levels and by sharing lia sophia with other new advisors.
All new lia sophia advisors can increase their earnings and earn free jewelry as part of the Excellent Beginnings Program. The plan celebrates the success of advisors who stay on track in the first four months in business. lia sophia provides ongoing opportunities for recognition including monthly, quarterly and annual awards.
