Mission Statement

Odyssey VistaCare Hospice Foundation's mission is to support and educate persons and organizations dealing with life-limiting illnesses.  The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded by generous donations from grateful families and friends of our patients.

Commitment

Our Foundation is committed to support deserving organizations and causes associated with hospice and palliative care and giving compassionate assistance to those at the end of life's journey.

History of the Foundation

In 1996, Odyssey HealthCare, Inc., launched its first Medicare-certified hospice program in Indianapolis, IN. The Odyssey HealthCare Foundation was formed in May 1998 as a vehicle to manage donations from grateful families and friends of our patients. In March 2008, Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. acquired VistaCare, Inc. Odyssey HealthCare Foundation changed its name to Odyssey VistaCare Hospice Foundation in October 2008 as it assumed the additional role of servicing and supporting all VistaCare sites and their patients.

Foundation Staff

Sharon E. Anderson - Executive Director
214-245-3725 direct
214-245-3493 fax
sanderson@odsyhealth.com

Katie Dever - Assistant
214-210-8858
kdever@odsyhealth.com

Foundation Board of Trustees

Richard R. Burnham - President

W. Bradley Bickham - Secretary and Treasurer

David L. Steffy

Thomas Rollerson