Pines of Peace is a residence for the terminally ill located in Ontario, NY. We provide a comfortable, alternate living arrangement for families to assist their loved ones who are deemed beyond curative care by their physicians.
Our home is an inter-faith, inter-community ministry that was created to ease the transition of the final journey for residents, their families and their loved ones.
Our cape-cod home located in a residential neighborhood in the town of Ontario, features two bedrooms, a common living room, kitchen and park like gardens for peaceful reflection or to enjoy moments with friends and families. The home’s deck which overlooks the creek is accessible from both bedrooms by hospital bed or wheelchair.
We welcome those with a physician’s directive indicating an individual is in the last three months of life. Residents and family members actively participate in the decision making process to insure maximum comfort during their stay. Pets are welcome as they play a vital role in comfort to our residents.
Our staff of nurses and aides is assisted by trained volunteers who lovingly provide care to the resident and their loved ones. Our volunteers also perform a multitude of tasks such as tending to our gardens, home maintenance, organizing fund raisers, providing meals and quietly sitting with the resident and their loved ones offering comfort and care to those that are in need.
Pines of Peace is a privately incorporated, not-for-profit organization. Our facility is supported by the local community through donations, grants, bequests and memorials. We thank the donors who have supported us for 20 years and appreciate their ongoing support of our mission.
If you are in need, we hope that you will consider us for yourself or your loved one.
Sara Kennedy
Executive Director
UPCOMING EVENTS
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OUR WISH LIST
Cake & Brownie Mixes
K-Cups (regular & decaf)
Disinfectant Wipes
Canned Vegetables & Fruits
Twin-size Extra Long Sheet Sets
Towels
Wash Cloths
Disposable Masks
Laundry Detergent
Dryer Sheets
AA Batteries
Hand Lotion
Bona Refills (floor cleaner)
Postage Stamps
Gift Cards
Baking Pans
Cookie Sheets
Pint Size Canning Jars
NEWS
2022 Updates
The Pines of Peace is humming along nicely as the year is well underway. We are gearing up for some events that will put the ‘fun’ in ‘fundraising’! Please check our Event Calendar. We can use donations for our Golf Tournament ( gift certificates and other sports and leisure items) and our Victorian Tea (gift certificates and assembled gift baskets for a silent auction). And when you are doing your Spring cleaning, please think of the Pines of Peace and drop off your gently used items on June 6 & 7 at Casey Park. (Please no electronics, large furniture, TVs, computers, printers, child care seats and other regulated items.) We are accepting gently used clothing in bags for our accompanying clothing drive. Any questions? Just call our office: (315)524-2388.
We’ve got some changes: I will be retiring in June and we look forward to the introduction of a new Executive Director! This January the Pines of Peace recruited two new Board members: Bonnie Dennison and Donna Stern. Bonnie brings a long tenure of helping many organizations, including the Pines of Peace! She is already involved in multiple fundraising efforts and is very creative and energetic. Donna Stern has an extensive background in nursing that is a valuable compliment to the work of our caregivers. She will bring great perspective in continuing our legacy of the best caregiving next to home. Angela Brown continues her excellent work as Care Manager. Despite the times, she runs the clinical side of the Pines with great care and talent. The Pines of Peace is so fortunate through the many years to have had many capable leaders, staff, Board of Directors, and, the heart of the Pines of Peace, our volunteers! Thank you to all for persevering with us through these challenging times!
SARA KENNEDY
Executive Director
ANGELA BROWN
Nurse Care Manager
Board of Directors
LINDA HAIGHT
Board President
KATE MILLER
Vice President
WENDY HERBERT
Board Treasurer
ERIK RUECKMANN, M.D
RICHARD DOYLE
BONNIE DENISON
JOHN GROW
DONNA STERN
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Our dedicated volunteers have
made a difference every day for
the past 20 years tending to our
residents, families and our home.
Please consider joining our team
and make a difference today!
YOUR DONATION MATTERS
Pines of Peace appreciates the financial support, as well as goods and services, donated to support our mission. Through the donations from individuals, community organizations, and bequests we have been able to maintain our level of comfort and care for 20 years.