donations - Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia

Two years ago, Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia opened its doors with a simple mission: to provide compassionate, dignity-filled end-of-life care in a home built on love. Since then, we’ve had the honor of serving over 100 guests, each one embraced as part of our extended family.

Since then, we’ve walked alongside countless families through their most vulnerable moments—offering peace, presence, and a place where no one dies alone.

As we mark our second anniversary, we’re launching our Stronger 2gether campaign to honor the strength we’ve built through community and care—and to invite you to be part of the future we’re creating.

This year, we’re asking supporters to mark the occasion with a gift that reflects both where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Here’s how you can be part of CHHC’s Stronger2gether celebration and help ensure this work continues for years to come. Whether it’s a small gesture or a lasting commitment, your support makes all the difference:

Give a one-time donation of $222
Or commit to $22/month recurring donation

Your support ensures we can continue to provide 24/7 personalized care, warm meals, and a loving home for those at the end of life—regardless of their ability to pay. Every dollar helps keep the heartbeat of this mission strong.

We’ve made it this far because of you. Let’s keep building, keep loving, and keep showing up—Stronger 2gether.

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Donor Spotlight: Steve Isaacs; picture of Steve with sunglasses in a red shirt.

Steve Isaacs lost his wife when she was 40, and they had no viable options outside of the hospital for her final days. But now, with the staff and volunteers at Caring Hearts and Hands, Isaacs does his part to give back to help others in the same situation, carrying on her legacy.

Can you tell us a bit about your life? Work? Family?

I am from South Dakota, originally. At least that is where I lived the longest (my father was in the Air Force). I graduated from SEMO and then from Mizzou Law School. I practiced law for about seven-and-a-half years before leaving to work with my best friend’s advertising company, where I’ve been working for the past 17 or so years. I have a 15-year-old son named Vince.

How did you learn about Caring Hearts and Hands?

I was previously married, and my wife Stephanie sadly passed away from breast cancer at the age of 40. We would have loved to have a place for her to spend her final days rather than a hospital, but there were no viable options.

After her passing, I met and began dating Theresa Rardin, who coincidentally was involved with CHHC. That is what introduced me to the organization. I wanted to be able to honor Stephanie, but also help others who are in her unfortunate situation. I feel like I am carrying on her legacy when I am able to help at CHHC.

What draws you to the organization’s mission?

Mainly the fact that I have been in the exact same situation as the families they serve today. I know how unbelievably difficult it is. To have an organization that helps take care of one of the most anxiety-producing parts of that journey—the end-of-life stage—is very important.

What is the most rewarding part about CHHC?

Knowing that they are taking some of the burden off of the families, while also often times fulfilling the patient’s desire not to die in a hospital.