Teresa House

Teresa House

Teresa House, a two resident bedroom home, offers a comfort care ministry to residents who are nearing the end of a terminal illness, and to their families, by providing a home environment of love, dignity and support. A volunteer/staff extended family cares for the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the resident and their family during the last precious days of life, and extends into the bereavement process.

Phone: 585-243-1978 | Fax: 585-243-3793 | office@teresahouse.org

Our Mission

Teresa House offers a comfort care ministry to residents who are nearing the end of a terminal illness, and to their families, by providing a home environment of love, dignity and support.  An extended family of volunteers and staff cares for the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the resident and their family during the last precious days of life, and extends into the bereavement process.

Volunteer

We become an extended family bringing physical, emotional and spiritual care to our residents and their families as they journey toward the end of this life. All volunteer care givers are asked to perform a wide spectrum of duties which include: physical and emotional care of the residents and their families; reading or watching TV with the residents; preparing small meals; giving medications; and answering phones.

Admissions

Admission to Teresa House is based on need with preference given to residents who cannot be cared for safely at home. The resident’s personal physician will have determined that they are in the last stages of life due to a terminal illness.

Referrals are welcomed from area hospitals, physicians, social workers, family members, and Livingston County Hospice.

Donate

All financial support for the House comes from donations, memorials, bequests, grants, individuals, businesses, service organizations, churches and fund-raising events. We also receive funding through the Livingston County United Way and SEFA, (State Employees Federated Appeal). We do not receive insurance reimbursement, State or Federal aid.


Teresa House - A Celebration of Life

Our Celebration of Life on June 22 honored our beloved residents who passed away over the last year.

We Need Your Help!

Volunteers to work 4 hour shifts (training is provided). Please fill out an application and drop it off or email to office@teresahouse.org

Events

High Tea

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Sold Out!

Golf Tournament

Friday, June 14, 2024
Sold Out – Still Seeking Sponsors!

Celebration of Life

Saturday, June 22, 2024
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Quilt Raffle

Drawing: October 31, 2024
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Angel Tree

December 2 – January 14, 2025
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Comfort Care Walk

September 21, 2024
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Our Supporters

The Teresa House Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers would like to send many thanks to all of our donors, sponsors and in-kind supporters. We are constantly amazed by the generosity of our community! Your donations are used in the day-to-day operations of caring for the terminally ill and their families. It is only through your generosity that the ministry of Teresa House can continue. Special thanks to the many individuals and businesses who contribute every year. We are blessed to live in such a caring community.

Major Sponsors

United Way
SEFA
greater Rochester Health Foundation
The Community Foundation, The Richard C. and Mary Anne Palermo Fund
ESL
NYS Tribute Foundation

In-Kind Supporters

Village of Geneseo
Genesee Valley PennySaver
Hurricane Technologies