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Welcome to Portland’s only residential facility solely dedicated to end-of-life care for everyone.

Read Our Hopewell House Impact Report 2025

Our Mission Statement:

We care for the dying,

we share what we learn,

we lead the way

for better end-of-life care

for everyone-every one.

Our Vision:

A community

where people live well

in the presence of death.

Our Values:

Compassion

 empathy with a desire to help.

Humility

serving with curiosity and gratitude.

Mindfulness

 bearing wholehearted witness in the moment.

Respect

 loving and welcoming people for who they are, their values and choices.

Hope

 nurturing peace and possibility.

Hopewell House reopens as Portland’s only dedicated end-of-life residence

Hopewell House opened January 23 as an independent organization caring for hospice patients at the end of life, after being closed for three years. Imagine twelve freshly-quilted beds in serene private rooms, homemade meals, 24/7 caregivers with end-of-life expertise,...

Honoring Joan Strong Buell

 Joan Strong Buell  November 11, 1932 - August 19, 2023 Forever in our hearts and in the spirit of Hopewell HouseIt is with profound love and emotion that we inform our Hopewell House community of the passing of Joan Strong Buell. As the founder of Hospice House...

What Does It Take To Work In End-Of-Life?

So what does it really take to work or volunteer in end-of-life? Well, to be honest, it's easier than you think. Hear from Debra Wood II, who works as a Nursing Assistant and as Hopewell's new Communicatioins Coordinator. She starts a whole new exciting series that...

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2 days ago

We were thrilled to have Hopewell House Board Chair Sarah Newhall host a Tea & Tour inside and share our beautiful outside addition called the HeartPath with members of the PSU School of Social Work including Robin Teater PSU Executive Assistant to the Dean & Project Manager School of Social Work, Evaon Wong PSU Dean of Social Work and Tina Bue PSU Student School of Social Work.

Hopewell House Executive Director, Lesley Sacks and MSW Intern from University of Denver (GSSW Candidate ‘25) Liz McCausland were both present to answer thoughtful questions like this from the guests, “ I’m interested in learning about levels of care during end of life at Hopewell House and what role social workers have in their facility.”

Here’s PSU guest Robin Teater heartwarming testimony:

“I just wanted to say how grateful we are for today’s tour of Hopewell House, and spending your valuable time with us to answer questions and deepen our understanding of this extraordinary place you so lovingly provide for those at the end of their life’s journey. I was deeply moved.”
~ Robin Teater

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We were thrilled to have Hopewell House Board Chair Sarah Newhall host a Tea & Tour inside and share our beautiful outside addition called the HeartPath with members of the PSU School of Social Work including Robin Teater PSU Executive Assistant to the Dean & Project Manager School of Social Work, Evaon Wong PSU Dean of Social Work and Tina Bue PSU Student School of Social Work. 

Hopewell House Executive Director, Lesley Sacks and MSW Intern from University of Denver (GSSW Candidate ‘25) Liz McCausland were both present to answer thoughtful questions like this from the guests, “ I’m interested in learning about levels of care during end of life at Hopewell House and what role social workers have in their facility.”  

Here’s PSU guest Robin Teater heartwarming testimony:

“I just wanted to say how grateful we are for today’s tour of Hopewell House, and spending your valuable time with us to answer questions and deepen our understanding of this extraordinary place you so lovingly provide for those at the end of their life’s journey. I was deeply moved.”
~ Robin Teater 

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2 weeks ago

#SayHello

Lea Goode-Harris was introduced to Hopewell House in the fall of 2024 through a connection with one of our honorary council members.

Lea has been designing labyrinths for over 30 years and carefully selects the projects she works on. We were thrilled when she shared her interest to provide a design as well as oversight during the construction process.

Lea shared:

“It was a joy to co-create the Hopewell House Heart Path with the team that came together to make this space happen. This is a place for all who come or work at Hopewell House. A place out of time to be with the heart and the emotions of being with those who are transitioning from this Earth. This is a place of peace, reflection, and connection with the beauty of being on the path together.”

Hopewell House is grateful to Lea for donating her time and sharing her love of labyrinth designs with our team. What a gift! 💛

If you would like to be a part of this project, please consider making a gift to the “Building & Grounds” fund.

Stay tuned for more about the team!

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#SayHello

Lea Goode-Harris was introduced to Hopewell House in the fall of 2024 through a connection with one of our honorary council members. 

Lea has been designing labyrinths for over 30 years and carefully selects the projects she works on. We were thrilled when she shared her interest to provide a design as well as oversight during the construction process.
 
Lea shared: 

“It was a joy to co-create the Hopewell House Heart Path with the team that came together to make this space happen. This is a place for all who come or work at Hopewell House. A place out of time to be with the heart and the emotions of being with those who are transitioning from this Earth. This is a place of peace, reflection, and connection with the beauty of being on the path together.”
 
Hopewell House is grateful to Lea for donating her time and sharing her love of labyrinth designs with our team. What a gift! 💛
 
If you would like to be a part of this project, please consider making a gift to the “Building & Grounds” fund.

Stay tuned for more about the team!

🌿 HopewellHousePDX.Org — Click the Donate Now! button

#HopewellHousePDX #HopewellHouseHeartPath #HeartPath #Labyrinth #Healing Space #JourneyofLifeImage attachmentImage attachment
3 weeks ago

Hopewell House is pleased to introduce the “Hopewell HeartPath” labyrinth. It is the newest addition to the garden and special outdoor spaces!

No one really knows who first created these designs. Labyrinths are thousands of years old, come in many different shapes, and these designs can be found all around the world. A labyrinth usually has the same path, in and out, and takes you to a center place both literally and metaphorically.

Patterns in nature are an integral part of labyrinth design - these same patterns are found in our bodies. Those who walk a labyrinth have an opportunity to find out a bit more about themselves and the world around them.

We are all on the same path in life - walking together. The labyrinth provides a space for us all, regardless of our background or our beliefs.

Stay tuned for more about the team that designed and built it! If you would like to be a part of this project, please consider making a gift to the “Building & Grounds” fund.

🌱 HopewellHousePDX.Org - Go to the Donate Now! Button in the navigation bar. When you’re on the Donation Information page, go down to the Designation drop down menu and press: Building and Grounds Fund.

#HopewellHousePDX #HopewellHeartPath #HeartPath #HealingSpace #Labyrinth #Garden #Walking #Reflecting #Hospice #JourneyOfLife
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Hopewell House is pleased to introduce the “Hopewell HeartPath” labyrinth. It is the newest addition to the garden and special outdoor spaces!

No one really knows who first created these designs. Labyrinths are thousands of years old, come in many different shapes, and these designs can be found all around the world. A labyrinth usually has the same path, in and out, and takes you to a center place both literally and metaphorically. 

Patterns in nature are an integral part of labyrinth design - these same patterns are found in our bodies. Those who walk a labyrinth have an opportunity to find out a bit more about themselves and the world around them.

We are all on the same path in life - walking together. The labyrinth provides a space for us all, regardless of our background or our beliefs.

Stay tuned for more about the team that designed and built it! If you would like to be a part of this project, please consider making a gift to the “Building & Grounds” fund.

🌱 HopewellHousePDX.Org - Go to the Donate Now! Button in the navigation bar. When you’re on the Donation Information page, go down to the Designation drop down menu and press: Building and Grounds Fund.

#HopewellHousePDX #HopewellHeartPath #HeartPath #HealingSpace #Labyrinth #Garden #Walking #Reflecting #Hospice #JourneyOfLifeImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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