E2 Solar to Donate Solar System to Partners in Care Hospice House

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Small but significant acts of kindness can mean a lot to people who are working through the end-of-life process, whether those acts are directed toward a patient, a family member or a friend. In the view of Kelli Hewitt, president and co-founding partner of E2 Solar in Bend, Partners in Care excels in offering those small but very significant acts of kindness on a daily basis and to everyone involved. Partners in Care joins national #Giving Tuesday Movement to encourage holiday spending with a purpose.

As a result, when she and her husband and business partner, Mike, needed help with Kelli’s 103-year-old great aunt in her end-of-life process they knew who to call.  How best to keep Millie comfortable and well-cared for 24/7 during her final days was of utmost importance to Kelli and Mike. “Because of all of the positive feedback that we received throughout the community, we knew when the time came that Hospice House would be the very best option for us in helping aunt Millie through this critical time in her life,” says Kelli. “They were an exceptional help to us in so many ways when we needed them most.”

In gratitude for their service and compassion, Kelli and Mike have offered Partners in Care the gift of a new 2K solar system. The value of the system including labor and licensing to install will be approximately $13,000. The Hewitts feel that this is a fitting show of appreciation. “We believe that by helping one of our critical nonprofit organizations to lower their cost of operation, we are helping the community at large and that is in keeping with our mission to support our community,” says Mike Hewitt.

The system is due to be installed on the Hospice House roof on November 27, in conjunction with “Giving Tuesday.” Giving Tuesday is a nationwide campaign the goal of which is to transform the way people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. “This is a wonderful and timely gift from the heart and we are truly grateful for Kelli and Mike’s generosity,” says Marlene Carlson, Senior Development Officer for Partners In Care.

E2 Solar is a local Solar Design and Installation company, located on Layton Ave. in Bend. Kelli & Mike formed the company together with now retired Dick Kent and Glenda Alm in 2005. Today E2 Solar employs nine people in their operation which serves several Oregon communities into Washington State. 541-388-1151.

Inspired by #GivingTuesday, E2 Solar gifts solar electric system to Partners In Care

Just as Black Friday and Cyber Monday are synonymous with holiday spending, a new national movement called #GivingTuesday hopes to become known for a different kind of holiday giving. Partners In Care, a local, non-profit hospice and home health organization, has pledged to support and participate in promoting the event, taking place November 27, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. #GivingTuesday sees an opportunity to harness the power of social media to channel the generous spirit of the holiday season to inspire charitable giving.

E2 Solar, has already pledged their participation on #GivingTuesday, with the promise of a 2kW solar electric system to be gifted to Partners In Care. Aptly, the solar system is scheduled to be installed at Partners In Care’s location on Tuesday, November 27.

ABOUT PARTNERS IN CARE

Partners In Care is Central Oregon’s only not-for-profit home health and hospice agency, serving Central Oregon for over 20 years.  With offices in Bend, Redmond and La Pine, Partners In Care assists patients with a myriad of health care services, from helping an individual recover from surgery, to providing bereavement support when a loved one dies, to grief services for the entire family. Partners In Care’s fundamental belief is that healthcare is about relationships and trust.  To learn more about Partners In Care, visit www.partnersbend.org.

ABOUT #GIVINGTUESDAY

A team of recognized experts and influencers are spearheading the #GivingTuesday effort, including United Nations Foundation, DonorsChoose.org, Mashable, GlobalGiving, Groupon, Unilever and more. Leaders in philanthropy, social media, innovative giving, grassroots organizing, marketing and communications are providing counsel and resources to help build this movement. To learn more about #GivingTuesday or to join in the celebration of giving, please visit www.givingtuesday.org or www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday.

E2 Solar owners Kelli and Mike Hewitt believe in supporting organizations that significantly affect and impact the community, and thought this new holiday opportunity was a perfect fit. Kelli Hewitt’s great aunt received hospice care in 2009 at Partner In Care’s Hospice House, and she’s always felt compelled to give back.

“We support so many community families over the holidays,” says Eric Alexander, Partners in Care’s CEO, “and we really see this opportunity to participate in an event that encourages both giving and giving back.”

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