A Heartfelt Note from Marlene

Dear Joshua’s House Supporters,

As we look toward the opening of Joshua’s House in just a few months, I want to take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and to express my gratitude for the unwavering support you’ve given us over the years. Your commitment to our mission has been instrumental in turning what once seemed like an impossible dream into a soon-to-be reality.

This year, we’ve achieved two significant milestones that are helping us move forward with confidence. Anthem Blue Cross’ generous $400,000 grant is enabling us to complete essential preparations, from furnishing rooms to landscaping the grounds, ensuring that Joshua’s House will be a warm, welcoming space for the terminally ill homeless in our community. Additionally, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors’ approval of more than $1 million to help complete construction has brought us closer than ever to opening our doors.

These partnerships, alongside the dedication of supporters like you, mean that Joshua’s House will soon be a sanctuary of dignity, compassion, and care for our sickest and most vulnerable neighbors. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for sticking with us on this journey.

As we approach the finish line, your continued encouragement inspires us to press forward with renewed energy. I look forward to celebrating our opening with you next spring. Together, we are making a profound difference in the lives of those who need it most.

With gratitude,

Marlene M. Fitzwater
Founder, Joshua’s House Volunteer Hospice

Preparing for a Winter Opening: Making Joshua’s House a Home

As the winter season approaches, a beacon of hope is on the horizon for terminally ill homeless people in Sacramento. Slated to open later this year, Joshua’s House is a dedicated hospice facility for homeless individuals nearing the end of life. We are grateful to all the generous donors who have brought us this far. However, there is still much work to be done, and we need your continued support and donations to help us purchase furnishings and other essential items for the facility to provide for our residents’ everyday needs.

From bed linens to toiletries, appliances, and lighting, your donations will go toward giving Sacramento’s terminally ill homeless people the things they need to ensure that they have the care we all deserve at the end of our lives.

We are currently furnishing our facilities to prepare to accept and care for Sacramento’s terminally ill homeless people. That includes several items that your donations will allow us to purchase, including:

$500
Sofa
Dining Table
$100
Flatware
Dishes
Rug
$250
Cookware
Small kitchen appliance
Chairs
$50
Kitchen towels
Bathroom towels
Curtains
Trash bins
$150
Shelves
Mirrors
Small furniture
Bedding
$25
Table lamp
Light bulbs
Closet hangers