October 1999
First annual Flint Hills Festival of Wines is held.
Timeline Post Type Description
1999
Bill Colvin Legacy Campaign conducted by Foundation.
December 1996
The first annual Light of Life Memorial is held at the Manhattan Town Center.
May 1996
Homecare & Hospice Foundation was formed with a community Board of Trustees to promote and develop initiatives in private fundraising, fiduciary management and volunteerism that support our mission.
December 1992
Certified as Medicare Hospice provider
February 6, 1992
Homecare, Inc. merged with Hospice Care, Inc. to become Homecare & Hospice, Inc.
1986
Changed name to Homecare, Inc. to illustrate a commitment to a full range of in-home services to area residents.
1980s
Community funding and federal grants provided the resources to support services not covered by Medicare and other insurance.
October 1978
Certified as Medicare Home Health provider.
August 4, 1978
Riley County Health and Homemaker Services were incorporated as a voluntary not-for-profit corporation. Operation began with 3 part-time staff providing services that promote health and independence while improving quality of life.