2024 Annual Report
A few of the gifts donated to a family Oasis Foundation adopted for the holidays from Bethel Family Resources. ©Oasis Foundation
a letter from the director
Dear Friends and Supporters,
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I am honored to present the 2024 Annual Report for the Oasis Foundation. Guided by our unwavering belief in affirming life, our foundation has remained steadfast in its mission to support and fulfill the heart desires of patients and their families as they navigate life-limiting illnesses. Through our donors’ generosity and our team’s hard work, we continue to utilize our resources to make meaningful differences in the lives of those we serve.
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Oasis Foundation operates as a fund that sponsors essential social services for community members. Over the past year, we have expanded our reach, strengthened our programs, and deepened our commitment to providing holistic support through our six dedicated funds:
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Education Fund: Supporting educational expenses, organizes school supply drives, offers partial higher education scholarships, and educates the community on hospice care.
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Wellbeing Fund – Providing bereavement counseling services, including spiritual counseling, therapy, support groups, life coaching, grief yoga, and meditation.
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Transportation Fund – Covering bus, train, and airline ticket expenses for family members of hospice patients to ensure they can be with their loved ones during critical times.
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Funeral Fund – Assisting with funeral expenses to relieve financial burdens on families coping with loss.
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Community Fund – Addressing social welfare and nourishment needs, such as providing air conditioners, utility bill assistance, groceries, and disaster relief essentials.
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Heart’s Desires Fund – Granting special wishes to hospice patients in their final stages, allowing them to experience joy and fulfillment through meaningful experiences like family reunions, travel, spa days, or dinners at their favorite restaurants.
Throughout 2024, the impact of our work has been truly inspiring. Whether it was ensuring our community members remained fed throughout the holiday seasons or surprising hospice patients with Christmas gifts tailored to their individual needs, every initiative has been driven by our commitment to care, dignity, and hope.
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As we reflect on our progress, we also look forward to the future with renewed determination. We invite you to explore the highlights of our achievements, the stories of those we have touched, and the goals we aspire to in the coming year. Your support remains the foundation of our success, and together, we will continue to make a difference in the lives of those in need.
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On behalf of the entire Oasis Foundation team, I sincerely thank you for your generosity and compassion. Thank you for supporting our mission to affirm life and provide comfort when needed.
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With deepest gratitude,
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Gabrielle Bello
Director
Oasis Foundation
Funding Summary
In 2024, the foundation provided charitable support in the following areas:
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Total charitable Giving
$3,526
* Financial figures are rounded to the nearest hundred or thousand and include direct charitable giving and operational expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2024—amounts in U.S. dollars.
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Thanksgiving Meals Initiative.
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Every year, the Oasis Foundation spreads warmth and gratitude by providing Thanksgiving meals to patients of Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. This heartfelt initiative ensures that patients who live alone or those whose families face financial or logistical barriers can still experience the joy of a traditional holiday meal. By delivering nourishment and companionship, we reaffirm our commitment to honoring life, fostering community, and supporting patients and their loved ones during this special time of year.​​​ This year, we fed four families.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Christmas Gifts Initiative.
Every year, the Oasis Foundation brings warmth and joy to all Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. patients through our annual Christmas Gift Program. From soft sherpa blankets to personalized gifts based on patient wishes—such as robes, slippers, sweaters, socks, and more—we ensure that each patient feels remembered and cared for during the holiday season. This tradition is a reflection of our mission to bring comfort, dignity, and joy to those facing life-limiting illnesses. This year, we provided gifts for over 50 patients.
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Adopt-A-Family Initiative.
This year, the Oasis Foundation proudly partnered with Flossmoor Community Church to support a family from Bethel Family Resource Center. Through this collaboration, we fulfilled the Christmas wishlists of two children, providing them with thoughtful gifts ranging from educational games and toys to dolls, winter essentials, clothing, and more. This initiative reflects our commitment to extending compassion beyond hospice care, ensuring that families in need experience the joy and warmth of the holiday season.
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Operational Expenditure.
This year, the Oasis Foundation spent $2,050 on operational expenditure.
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