Press Releases

New Appointments to Board of Directors

January 19, 2016

Community Hospice Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness to support the patients and families of Community Hospice, announces the appointment of three community leaders to its Board of Directors.

Joining the Community Hospice Foundation Board for an initial three year term is:

Jennifer Gomes – Ms. Gomes is Business Development Manager for Tri Counties Bank. Prior to her time at Tri Counties Bank, she was Assistant Vice President at Rabobank. Ms. Gomes actively participates with several community non-profits such as United Way, Second Harvest Food Bank and The Salvation Army.

Judith Lanning, SPHR – Ms. Lanning has served E. & J. Gallo in various capacities but most recently as Shareholder and Community Relations Manager. Prior to her work at E. & J. Gallo, she served Modesto Junior College in several roles, including Acting Executive Director of the Modesto Junior College Foundation. Ms. Lanning has been active in several community and non-profit groups and brings with her a wealth of fundraising experience.

Eric Tetrault – Mr. Tetrault is an Associate with Berliner Cohen, LLP, specializing in business litigation, tax, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Prior to joining Berliner Cohen, he was an Associate at firms in Oakland and San Francisco focusing his law practice on commercial litigation, tax matters, and corporate bankruptcy and restructuring. He was also an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. Mr. Tetrault is a member of the Community Hospice Golf Fore Hospice event committee.

“Here at the Community Hospice Foundation we are thrilled to share that these three talented professionals have joined our stellar board of volunteer leaders to lend their expertise in moving us forward,” said Monica Ojcius, Foundation Executive Director. “We are thankful they choose Community Hospice Foundation as their non-profit to spend their time and talents with.”

About Community Hospice Foundation

The Community Hospice Foundation is a charitable organization established in 2001 to raise funds and awareness for Community Hospice.

About Community Hospice

Community Hospice is a nonprofit, community based hospice agency, serving the Central Valley since 1979. Community Hospice provides compassionate and quality care, education and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of the ability to pay. Care extends to over 250 patients every day in private homes, skilled nursing facilities and at the sixteen-room Alexander Cohen Hospice House. Community Hospice also provides bereavement and grief support to anyone in the community. For more information please call (209) 578-6300 or visit www.hospiceheart.org.

United Capital Help4Hearts

November 13, 2015

Help Raise Money for Community Hospice Without a Dime from Your Pocket

United Capital Financial Advisors have one singular focus, to improve people’s lives by helping people make better choices. United Capital has introduced Help4Hearts, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness and funds for local charities. Modesto Advisors, Mr. Jason Gordo and Mr. Jeff Burrow have chosen Community Hospice as their local charity for the contest.

Community Hospice is among 38 charities across the country who have the opportunity to win $25,000 and needs your help! If Community Hospice finishes the campaign in the top five, which they are currently leading, they will be placed in the drawing to win up to $25,000. “All they need to do is earn hearts. The Help4Hearts campaign is a great way to learn more about financial resources and it provides a way for you to give back to Community Hospice at the same time. The best part is that it won’t cost anyone a penny, just a few moments of time. All the resources are free and with the participation of our community we can raise a lot of money for Community Hospice,” explained Mr. Gordo.

“Community Hospice is honored to have been chosen by United Capital’s Advisors, Mr. Gordo and Mr. Burrow. It is very encouraging to see how dedicated our community members are to helping each other and supporting the mission of Community Hospice. People are always asking how they can give back and this is a great way that won’t break the bank,” said Monica Ojcius, Executive Director of the Community Hospice Foundation.

It’s simple, easy and best of all FREE. Improve your life with one, two or three of United Capitals free gifts. When you sign up and select your free gifts, Community Hospice gets hearts. The more hearts the better chance Community Hospice has to win.

Here is how you can help:

  1. Visit http://www.unitedcp.com/ca9
  2. Click on Request Your Free Gifts now and select 1, 2 or all 3 of the free Financial Life gifts United Capital is offering. Select Jason Gordo or Jeff Burrow as your advisor.
  3. Fill out your information and hit SUBMIT!

Don’t have internet access; simply call Community Hospice at 209.578.6370, or the United Capital office of Mr. Gordo and Mr. Burrow at 209.579.5900 to sign up.

For more information about United Capital Help4Hearts, visit http://www.unitedcp.com/ca9 or call Community Hospice at 209.578.6370.

About Community Hospice

Community Hospice is a nonprofit, community based hospice agency, serving the Central Valley since 1979. Community Hospice provides compassionate and quality care, education and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of the ability to pay. Care extends to over 250 patients every day in private homes, skilled nursing facilities and at the sixteen-room Alexander Cohen Hospice House. Community Hospice also provides bereavement and grief support to anyone in the community. For more information please call (209) 578-6300 or visit www.hospiceheart.org.

About United Capital office in Modesto

The United Capital office in Modesto, formerly Valley Wealth, Inc., was founded by Jeff Burrow, CFP®, and Jason Gordo, CRPS®. They began their careers at two different major Wall Street brokerage firms, but over time became disenchanted with the culture of the companies where they worked.

Because the major brokerage houses were created through the traditions of salesmanship and not stewardship, Jeff and Jason were not able to fully implement their vision of growing and protecting their clients’ wealth using the highest level of thinking.

Every United Capital financial professional embodies the independent spirit and culture of stewardship that Jeff and Jason believe is essential in delivering high quality guidance. For more information please call (209) 579-5900 or visit www.unitedca.com/ca9.