How we help.

Through the generosity of donors and partners, the Carnation Foundation provides:

  • Patient Grants – Helping with last wishes, quality-of-life items, final expenses, and essential needs
  • Bereavement Support & Camps – Safe, healing spaces for children and families grieving the loss of a loved one
  • Employee Assistance – Financial relief for employees facing unexpected crises
  • Special Programs & Projects – Memorial initiatives, therapy programs, and community-based support

Together, we can create moments of comfort, healing, and hope.

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South Carolina Employee

I am so grateful to be a part of Agape. It isn’t a “job” for me; It’s a privilege and a blessing! I’m blessed to have employers who TRULY CARE about their team. I’m more comfortable on the helping side, but someone reached out for me during an overwhelming time in my family. I can never thank you enough!

Georgia Patient & Family

I was worried about my electricity being cut off and the Carnation Foundation was there to help.

Alabama Employee

The Carnation Foundation was a huge blessing for me and my family as a single mother. It made a big difference in our lives.

North Carolina Employee

I had been out of work due to a health issue, and I’m extremely grateful for the funds The Carnation Foundation has provided. It has been very helpful.

Hands of Hope Patient & Family

The Carnation Foundation helped us cover our son’s funeral expenses around the holidays when money was tight. We appreciated that deeply.

Georgia Patient & Family

Thank you so much for the grant. This helped us purchase a power lift recliner that was greatly needed for my husband.

South Carolina Patient & Family

We greatly appreciate the financial help we received for our daughter’s cremation. Her death was unexpected and it helped relieve some of our financial distress.

Georgia Employee

The Foundation helped me and it benefited us greatly. It’s something to contribute to, so it’s there for employees when we need it.

Oklahoma Employee

The Carnation Foundation was a huge help and relief for my family in our time of need. As a single mom of 3, this was such a huge blessing for me. I can’t say enough how much it truly meant to me to get the help and no longer have to worry. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has donated to help out those in need during very tough times.

Georgia Patient & Family

The Carnation Foundation helped us build the access ramp we needed!

Hands of Hope Patient & Family

We are truly thankful for the check we received. I was able to use half for the light bill and the other to help with groceries. We are truly grateful.

To be With You providing compassion and dignity for every moment in life.

The Carnation Foundation works with donors to fund programs and provide financial support to patients and employees. Donor funding helps to improve quality of life for our patients and our employees who are going through a challenging time.

Be passionate about the needs of hospice and palliative care

Foster a culture of philanthropy

Cherish and respect our donors

Manage our funds with great care and integrity

Invest in programs, training, and services that enhance the quality of life for our patients, their loved ones, and our employees

Share your story.

Has the Carnation Foundation impacted your life? Please share your story with us. Your testimonial can make a difference for our donors and for those who may need our support.

Share your story.

The carnation is a symbol of love, gratitude, and remembrance.

The Carnation Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to provide financial support and resources to hospice and palliative care patients and their families as well as employees working in hospice and palliative care.

Funds are dedicated to patients and families who have or are receiving care from and employees of one of the following organizations:

If you are interested in supporting the Carnation Foundation, you can make a gift to the patient fund, the employee fund, or both.

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Patient With you Fund

Health insurance and Social Security benefits are not always enough to cover medical bills, funeral costs, or other emergency expenses. Our Patient Fund is designed to help families overcome some of those financial burdens so they can focus on the process of healing and grieving.

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Employee With you Fund

Hospice and palliative care employees work hard to care for patients and families with compassionate care and clinical excellence. The Carnation Foundation provides support to those employees in times of unusual need and financial hardship.

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