Hospice of the Sacred Heart Announces Monica Project Dedication

Hospice of the Sacred Heart will formally dedicate the Monica Project Memorial Pollinator Garden Wednesday, September 17^th at 4 pm in Nay Aug Park. The impressive garden was created in memory of Monica Patel, a beautiful young girl who passed away in 2015 under the care of Hospice of the Sacred Heart.

For parents, siblings and grandparents, the loss of a child is a profound journey. Hospice of the Sacred Heart offers a compassionate space to find support, understanding and encouragement during a difficult time. Our services are designed to help individuals process the unique complexities of grieving a child, regardless of their age or circumstances of their passing. 

This garden, a repurposed piece of land, has been transformed over the better part of the last five years by Hospice of the Sacred Heart employees, members of the Greenhouse Project and other community volunteers. Carefully chosen pollinator plants have been planted to attract birds, bees and butterflies and a bench has been installed directly across from the garden so guests can pray or meditate in a quiet, peaceful setting.

Diane Baldi, Hospice of the Sacred Heart CEO, will be available for interviews. The garden is located adjacent to the greenhouse at 200 Arthur Avenue in Scranton.