In 1978, the Hospice of the Good Shepherd was created by a compassionate, visionary group of people from the Parish of the Good Shepherd, an Episcopal Church in Newton. The Hospice of the Good Shepherd emerged out of the belief that the community wanted to, and could care for itself. That even in increasingly fragmented times, the power and strength of a community directed to caring can alter the experience of any illness. Though the Hospice of the Good Shepherd carries the name from our neighboring Parish, we have always been an independent, community based, non-sectarian, hospice care agency.

As the first hospice in Massachusetts, and one of the first one hundred in the country, we have long been aware of the profound and unique needs of people facing death – their own, or that of a loved one. Throughout the years, members of the community have come to see us as an important resource as they navigate this transition.

Recently, in thinking about the philosophy and goals of our hospice, we added the phrase “Circle of Caring” to our name. Circles are symbols of the cycle of life as well as symbols of equal participation. Our circle is symbolic of the unyielding commitment to others that we at Hospice embrace.

Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization.
Our Federal Tax ID number is 04-2655734. Donations are fully deductible to the extent permitted by IRS guidelines.