Kindness has a huge ripple effect.
Perhaps you have been in the situation yourself: exhausted and struggling from the weight of a health crisis in your family, or even your own. If so, you understand what a difference time away can make for everyone. By supporting our effort, you are directly helping someone who is facing a harrowing time of stress and uncertainty, and who will be able to carry the strength of their respite with them as they continue along their journey. Your gift helps us create a wonderful experience and lasting memories for those who need it most.
Taking a little time away from it all can help people regain strength, perspective, and also begin to heal from their ordeals. Sadly, most people in this situation are so energy depleated and financially challenged as a result of caregiving, it is very difficult to arrange this form of self-care. The Little Purple House seeks to provide this opportunity to those who need it most.
who recieves a respite stay:
Guests at the Little Purple House are either in an on-going, high-stress, caregiving situation, or have recently lost a loved one after serving as their primary caregiver. We work with vetted nominators for all guest referrals. Nominators include Hospices, hospital chaplains and social workers, and other support professionals who work closely with families in medical crisis. There are clear guidelines for guest eligibility and a nomination protocol to ensure those who are awarded with a no-cost, respite visit truly fit the audience we are trying to serve.
Eligibility:
Please CLICK HERE for more information about our guest eligibilty requirements.
Other ways to Pay it forward
If you live in the Wilmington area, there are a number of ways you can support respite visits at the Little Purple House, such as: helping with yard care, assitance with minor home repairs from wear & tear, providing stock pantry items, even bringing fresh flowers from your garden to put in the house. There is always need for a helping hand to make sure our guests have a beautiful, serene experience. Please contact us to discuss ideas and what is currently on our wish-list.
