Funding Opportunities Blue Ridge Hospice secured a $340,000 research grant from the New York Life Foundation, indicating potential for partnership in innovative programs and research collaborations related to grief support and mental health services for adolescents and young adults.

Leadership Expansion The recent hiring of a seasoned Chief Operating Officer and a Director of Development highlights the organization’s growth and focus on operational excellence and fundraising, creating opportunities for vendors and service providers in healthcare management, fundraising technology, and community engagement solutions.

Strategic Partnerships Blue Ridge Hospice is actively developing an affiliation with Montgomery Hospice & Prince George's Hospice to create new models of community hospice and palliative care, which could open doors for collaborative technology solutions, care coordination platforms, and integrated service offerings.

Innovative Care Programs The organization is reimagining hospice care through programs like Adventures Through Grief, utilizing unique approaches such as tabletop RPGs. This presents opportunities to provide innovative digital tools, therapeutic platforms, or experiential training programs tailored for bereaved populations.

Market Growth Potential With revenues estimated between $50M and $100M and a focus on community-based hospice care in a competitive landscape, there is scope for scaled service solutions, technology integrations, and care management tools to support Blue Ridge’s expansion and operational efficiency.