In the beginning….
It was the belief of Aurora House founder, Sandie Ville that her community was in need of a project that it could embrace as it’s own. Having experienced the compassionate generosity of volunteers at a comfort home in the area, Sandie felt led first to volunteer in a caregiver role, but then to bring the gift of a comfort home to the communities at the western edge of Monroe County. She stepped outside her comfort zone and began talking to friends, neighbors, community leaders, and hospice agencies to bring her dream to reality.
Aurora House was incorporated in March 2007 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Our property, located at 2495 S. Union Street in Spencerport, was a gift of the Ogden Presbyterian Church. This generous donation in conjunction with unfailing support from our community led the way to the construction of our home. In September, 2009, digging began for the foundation of the Aurora House. The time, talents, donations, and financial contributions of hundred of volunteers allowed us to open the doors to our first resident on September 22, 2010. Built by the community, for the community, Aurora House served 22 families during its first year of operation.
After seven years of dedication and sacrifice, Sandie Ville stepped back for a well deserved rest and time to renew. Her visionary leadership provided a precious gift to the communities in western Monroe County and her generosity allowed her to say, “It’s yours.” We are committed to ensuring her gift will be cared for and carried forward. A Founder’s Plaque hangs in the House honoring her contribution to the creation of Aurora House.
Aurora House Mission Statement
Aurora House offers the highest quality end of life care with a personal touch in a home like setting for our residents and their loved ones, without financial obligation. We serve as a vital resource of support and education to those facing grief and loss in our community.
It was the belief of Aurora House founder, Sandie Ville that her community was in need of a project that it could embrace as it’s own. Having experienced the compassionate generosity of volunteers at a comfort home in the area, Sandie felt led first to volunteer in a caregiver role, but then to bring the gift of a comfort home to the communities at the western edge of Monroe County. She stepped outside her comfort zone and began talking to friends, neighbors, community leaders, and hospice agencies to bring her dream to reality.
Aurora House was incorporated in March 2007 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Our property, located at 2495 S. Union Street in Spencerport, was a gift of the Ogden Presbyterian Church. This generous donation in conjunction with unfailing support from our community led the way to the construction of our home. In September, 2009, digging began for the foundation of the Aurora House. The time, talents, donations, and financial contributions of hundred of volunteers allowed us to open the doors to our first resident on September 22, 2010. Built by the community, for the community, Aurora House served 22 families during its first year of operation.
After seven years of dedication and sacrifice, Sandie Ville stepped back for a well deserved rest and time to renew. Her visionary leadership provided a precious gift to the communities in western Monroe County and her generosity allowed her to say, “It’s yours.” We are committed to ensuring her gift will be cared for and carried forward. A Founder’s Plaque hangs in the House honoring her contribution to the creation of Aurora House.
Aurora House Mission Statement
Aurora House, a home for the dying and their loved ones, provides compassionate end of life care in a loving, home-like setting.
Our goals are to provide optimal care by:
- Creating an atmosphere of peace and serenity through the final stages of life.
- Addressing physical, psychological and spiritual needs of the dying.
- Respecting the dignity, values and wishes of our residents and their loved ones.
- Ensuring adequate pain control.
- Recruiting and training dedicated volunteers for a wide range of services.
- Offering bereavement care to families and friends.