State of the Heart Receives Grant From Harry D. Stephens Memorial Inc.

Pictured, left to right, Dianna Wagner, Harry D. Stephens Memorial President, Ryan Gathard, Fund Development Director for State of the Heart, and Pam Bowman, Director of Property & Risk Management for State of the Heart.

State of the Heart Hospice recently received a grant for $2,500 from the Harry D. Stephens Memorial, Inc. in Greenville to be used to purchase nutritional supplements for hospice patients in Darke County. With offices in Greenville, Coldwater and Portland, State of the Heart cares for patients and families in eastern Indiana and western Ohio who are confronting a life limiting illness.

“The trust fund members support State of the Heart as we recognize the important part the agency plays in our community,” stated Dianna Wagner, president of the Memorial trust. “The Harry D. Stephens generous contribution to the Greenville area is in harmony with his lifetime of service.”

Ryan Gathard, Fund Development Director for State of the Heart, said, “The Harry D. Stephens Memorial has been an ongoing supporter over the years for State of the Heart. They have been generous and committed to helping us fulfill our mission in the community. We greatly appreciate this generous gift.”

Wagner explained that the distributions of the interest income from the trust are made semi-annually, in June and December. Application forms to receive funds from the trust can be obtained from the Darke County Chamber of Commerce office located in the United Way building, at 4th and Walnut Streets., she added. The application deadline for the June distribution is April 1, and Oct. 1 is the deadline for the December distribution. The applications are to be returned to the law firm of Gary L. Finn Co., L.P.A., at 429 Memorial Drive, Greenville, 45331. The present trust fund members in addition to Wagner are: Peter Hemer, Al Greiner, Jennifer Bish and Dr. Michael Fourman.

For 33 years State of the Heart has provided quality, compassionate care to more than 15,000 patients. The nonprofit agency cares for all patients regardless of ability to pay. For more information, visit the agency web site at www.stateoftheheartcare.org.