The Lutheran Church of the Foothills, through the Hellene Henrikson Fund, aims to continue the legacy of Hellene Henrikson's generosity by supporting nonprofit organizations in Tucson. Born from a significant contribution from Hellene Henrikson at her passing in 2018, the fund focuses on areas selected annually, reflecting Hellene's commitment to supporting her community and church throughout her life.
The Shaaron Kent End of Life Grant, created by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, focuses on enhancing end-of-life care and services. It specifically supports programs aimed at providing or improving direct end-of-life services to low-income community members, people of color, and their families. This includes assisting the elderly in their final days and offering related services to children in hospice. Additionally, it emphasizes educational initiatives for individuals, caregivers, medical personnel, and the wider community about end-of-life options, such as palliative care and hospice. The grant offers up to $25,000 annually for projects spanning up to three years.