Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties receives $10,000 donation from Elan Charitable Giving Program
Left to Right: Mitchell DeCoeur, President and CEO, O&R Utilities Employees Federal Credit Union, Emily Robisch, Interim Co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer, Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Armando Colarieti – Chairman, Board of Directors, O&R Utilities Employees Federal Credit Union
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties is honored to be the recipient of a generous $10,000 donation from the Elan Charitable Giving Program. This contribution is part of Elan Credit Card’s nationwide philanthropic initiative, which has awarded $250,000 to 25
community organizations across the country. Each $10,000 donation was directed to a nonprofit selected by an Elan Credit Card partner. Locally, O&R Utilities Employees Federal Credit Union chose Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties to receive this impactful gift. “O&R Utilities Employees FCU is pleased to support Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties for the excellent services that they provide,” said Mitchell DeCoeur, President and CEO at O&R Utilities Employees Federal Credit Union. “Over the last three years, this program has received such a positive response from our partners and their communities, and we’re thrilled to continue the initiative in 2025,” said Aaron Melnarik, Director of Client Relationships at Elan Credit Card. “We serve millions of cardmembers through our credit card partnerships and hope to support even more through this program and our volunteer work in communities across the country.” Since the launch of the Elan Charitable Giving Program in 2022, more than $2 million has been distributed to 146 charities in the communities of its partners. Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties believes every moment matters. Its mission is to be the leading community resource for compassionate end-of life care, ensuring patients and their families receive physical, emotional, and spiritual support with dignity and respect. Hospice care is not just a service; it’s a fundamental human right.
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties is proud to offer its services through Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance for patients with a terminal prognosis of six months or less. However, the reimbursement received only covers a portion of what is needed to sustain operations. Each year, $1.5 million must be raised to continue providing exceptional care. Community support is vital in helping to fulfill its mission. While hospice cannot add days to life, it can enrich the days patients have left. “We are incredibly grateful to Elan Credit Card and O&R Utilities Employees Federal Credit Union for their generous support,” said Interim Co-CEOs Emily Robisch and Andrew Stuchiner. “This donation will help ensure that we can continue to provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families, regardless of their financial circumstances. Community support like this is vital in bridging the funding gap and allowing us to fulfill our mission.”
About Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties:
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties is a CMS 5-Star Rated Hospice organization, one of only six in New York State to achieve this recognition and the only Hospice in the Hudson Valley. This rating reflects the high level of care and satisfaction provided by Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties. The 5-star rating is a direct result of the satisfaction expressed by caregivers of patients regarding the quality of care provided, as measured through Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) surveys. The CAHPS Hospice Survey is designed to be a consumer-friendly, easy-to-understand, and straightforward way to compare providers using a star system, with 5-stars being the highest rating. Results are calculated and publicly reported every other quarter. Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties has been providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their loved ones since 1981. The organization serves both Orange and Sullivan Counties and is certified by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its mission is to be the leading community resource for providing patients and their families with compassionate physical, emotional, and spiritual end-of-life care with comfort, dignity, and respect.
About Elan Credit Card:
Elan Credit Card partners with financial institutions to grow their business through its turnkey credit card program, mortgage solutions, and all-in-one merchant processing platform, talech®. Its dedication to its partners, growth philosophy, and investment in technology has made it a leader in the industry since 1968. Learn more about Elan Credit Card innovative solutions for consumer and business accounts of all sizes. For more information, visit www.elanfinancialservices.com/credit-card.
About O&R Utilities Employees Federal Credit Union:
At its heart, O&R Utilities Employees Federal Credit Union is dedicated to helping members and their families improve their financial well being, always working in its members’ best interest and making a difference in their lives. Each member possesses equal rights in the credit union-one member, one vote regardless of the amount of savings on deposit or volume of business. O&R Utilities Employees Federal Credit Union wants to continue to develop meaningful relationships where members view them as their trusted financial partner. For more information, visit www.orutilfcu.org.
If you or someone you know could benefit from hospice care, please contact Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties at (845) 561-6111 or visit our website at www.hospiceoforange.com