Since February 2025, David and Ruth Stagner have been dedicated volunteers at our Hospice Home Store in Arden. As longtime supporters of Four Seasons, they wanted to deepen their commitment by giving their time and talents to help advance compassionate care in our community. Residents of Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community, David and Ruth love sharing the mission of the Hospice Home Store with their neighbors—encouraging them to volunteer, donate, and shop in support of hospice care across western North Carolina.

David and Ruth share why they love volunteering at Four Seasons.

“Four Seasons provides services that make life better for people in need. We were raised in families that taught us to love our neighbor and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

We believe in these words and see Four Seasons as a way to accomplish doing what we believe in.

When the Four Seasons Hospice Home Store reopened after the fire that destroyed it, we thought they could use some help. So, we signed up to volunteer. It wasn’t long before we began to understand the importance of the Home Store and the goodness of the other volunteers. We found that the employees work harder than we ever even thought, and that they truly appreciate the work of the volunteers. The quality of the goods put out for sale impressed us.

It is an environment of friendship and kindness, full of good humor and hard work.

We really enjoy being volunteers at Four Seasons, and we know the time we give is helping provide funds to take care of patients at Four Seasons.