Conejo hospice grateful for city donations

OFFICIAL THANKS- Westlake Village Mayor Susan McSweeney, center, exchanges commendations with Hospice of the Conejo board member Neil Krupnick and Executive Director Maria Prescott as part of the hospice's year-long 30th anniversary celebration. The organization thanked the city of Westlake Village for its ongoing financial support.

As part of its yearlong 30th anniversary celebration, Hospice of the Conejo recently honored the city of Westlake Village for its sustained financial support of the nonprofit organization.

Hospice of the Conejo's mission is to provide dignity and comfort to those in the final stage of life and to provide bereavement support to family and loved ones.

Hospice of the Conejo incorporated in November 1977. In addition to corporate and foundation grants, fundraisers and individual donations, the organization receives financial support from Westlake Village, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks.

All services are provided free of charge. For more information on Hospice of the Conejo, or to receive a free copy of the booklet titled "Grief and the Holidays," call (805) 495-2145.