Hello,
Thank you for reaching out and for your commitment to supporting people in your community. While the Community Tool Box (CTB) cannot offer guidance specific to individual clinical situations or personal experiences, we can offer some general ideas about how community members and organizations often come together to build supportive initiatives.For your first question, many communities strengthen comfort-care supports by forming small volunteer groups or partnerships with local organizations (such as faith communities, civic groups, or volunteer sew/knit circles). These groups often help gather donated items like blankets or cards, or assist with creating a welcoming environment for individuals receiving end-of-life care. Chapters 6 and 7 of the CTB include tools for engaging volunteers, building partnerships, and organizing community support for a shared goal.For your second question, if a community group or organization decides to pursue funding for an initiative like this, the CTB provides guidance on the general process of preparing grant proposals. You may find the resources in Chapter 42 (“Getting Grants and Financial Resources”) helpful in learning how to define the need, outline a plan, and develop a proposal that aligns with a funder’s interests.
Because every setting has its own policies and procedures, it can be useful to coordinate with your organization’s leadership to ensure any new effort aligns with existing guidelines and involves the appropriate internal partners.We appreciate your initiative and hope these resources support you as you explore community-based approaches to this important work.
Warm regards,CTB Contributor
