Sister agencies providing compassionate elder care services throughout the Grand Traverse & Leelanau Region

Category: Announcements

  • Exciting News

    Great things are happening in the End-of-life Doula community in Northern Michigan. Multiple collaborations and partnerships are being formed that will not only impact our local community, but nationwide through our First Mover efforts. In the near future, we’ll be providing outreach to the local community, providing seminars for seniors and their families regarding myths and misconceptions on hospice services, what’s new for 2026, and more.

    Another speaker in our program will be an Elder Law attorney who will present the rapid changes happening concerning senior citizens. We will be partnering with a hospice agency to provide rules and regulations in what it means to be a hospice patient. We will also hear from a local funeral home regarding recent trends in green burial, cremation, and more in the funeral industry.

    Be on the lookout for advertisements for dates and times in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties.

    We have been speaking to multiple doula agencies across the US to find best practices and sharing our insight with them. There are many agencies out there that provide scholarships and stipends for up-and-coming doula graduates that will offset the cost of their services and outreach to the elderly in our communities.

    We will be speaking with community members in order to profoundly affect doula services and the senior care model across the country. Great changes are happening and we look forward to reaching out to the community.

  • First Graduating Doula Cohort

    First Graduating Doula Cohort

    We are proud to announce the graduation of our first cohort of Doulas. Training started in December 2025 and culminated with certifications on February 26, 2026. We’re inspired by their dedication to their profession.

    Next cohort training starts April 12, 2026. If you’re interested in participating in this program, please call us. Scholarships are available.

    Pictured, left to right are:

    • Sue Papajesk, Executive Director
    • Elizabeth Bradfield
    • Michelle Merriman, New Graduate
    • Dee Ann Moss, New Graduate
    • Karen Stevens, New Graduate
    • Stephanie Adams, New Graduate
    • Krista Cain
    • Rebecca Grove, New Graduate
  • Doula Scholarship Program

    We are announcing our next Doula Training cohort starting January 22, 2026. If you are interested in being considered for our scholarship, please contact us.

  • Community Foundation Grant

    We’re pleased to announce that the Grand Traverse Community Foundation has awarded us a grant for our Final Journey Home Program.

  • First Doula Training Cohort Begins Dec 6th

    Announcing: four students have been selected for the Doula Training Scholarship. More news to follow!