A loved one’s last stop before heaven.
ABOUT US
OUR CARE
At The Gathering Together, we offer a compassionate and supportive environment where end-of-life guests and their families find solace and care. Our dedicated team arranges hospice services to ensure peace and assistance during this challenging period. Our services are provided free of charge.
A loved one’s decline in health always presents challenges, and sometimes it creates demands that families do not feel prepared to handle. That’s where The Gathering Together comes in. We’re not an institution. We provide a comfortable home setting with day to day care and medications to your loved one, and where you, the family are welcome to stay and be with your special person.
The Gathering Together in Plainfield, Indiana was founded in 2002 by Rita Fiorentino.
We host numerous community involvement activities, including craft workshops, classes, gardening and support and bereavement groups.
RITA PASSES THE REINS
After hundreds of hours of prayer, research, interviews, and in person visits, our Board of Directors has asked Kimberli Linneman to serve as our new Executive Director.
I’ve known and worked with Kimberli in the hospice community for many years, and I couldn’t be happier the board has asked her to serve as our next leader. She’ll bring a fresh perspective and new skills to extend my life’s work in ways that will meet the needs of the next generation. Kimberli brings a humble heart to everything she does, and her service is a genuine expression of the love of Jesus. I’m proud she will follow me, and she has my full support.
We’d like to introduce our Executive Director
KIMBERLI
Kimberli Linneman has worked in hospice and palliative care as a clinical liaison for over 15 years. She’s passionate about helping both the patient and their families during this most difficult time. Kimberli has served as a member of The Gathering Together’s Board since 2022.
She and her husband Brent have three remarkable children, and an adored grandchild. On their small hobby farm they enjoy all things outdoors – especially camping, and beekeeping.
DONATE
The Gathering Together provides care and support to guests and their families free of charge.
As a nonprofit organization, we are funded solely through contributions.
Please help us provide comfort and care by becoming a financial patron.
- Memorial Donations
- Sponsorships
- Monthly Giving
SUPPORT
Sometimes you want to “do” instead of “give” to support something you’re passionate about.
We love volunteers who have talents to share – whether artisans to train others to create items for our store; or whether you would like to help to create items.
Check our Wish List for things we need – from paper goods to fresh peppers for our famous jelly!
CONTACT US FOR CARE
Do you have a loved one near the end of life? Would you like to stay with them without visiting restrictions?
Would you like them to be in a home-like setting? Give us a call, let’s talk about caring for your loved one and their special situation.
Kimberli – 317-766-0532 info@thegatheringtogether.org
Words cannot do this place justice. Rita, the owner, along with all of her volunteers, are angels on Earth. She made the really stressful, scary experience of end of life for my mother a lot better. The dignity she gave to my dying mother made her more than comfortable and happy in her final days.
Rita created a peaceful and welcoming environment for me and my grieving loved ones to share our last moments with my mom. This woman is amazing, her place is amazing, and what she does is TRULY amazing.
And can I say WOW! This Woman of Worth, Rita Fiorentino, transformed my life. She taught me how to lovingly care for my fragile mother and embrace those last precious moments. I hold a great deal of love in my heart for the Gathering Together. You are all a God-given gift to our community.
My friend’s father spent his last few days there. The house is beautiful and comfortable, and Rita was wonderful. She took great care of my friend’s dad, and also the family. She really treated them as friends and made the whole experience as good as it could possibly have been. The service Rita provides is special and from her heart.
I cannot say enough about The Gathering Together. What a true blessing. I am so thankful for a place that was a home away from home and so peaceful. Mom was very cared for and loved. Our family will always be thnangful for the love and warm heart Rita poured out not only to my mom, but to our whole family.
One year ago, my wife of twenty years was cared for and comforted by the most responsible, understanding and professional people anyone could ask for. The Gathering Together got to know Kathy and along with her family we were gathered together as one. May God bless Rita and everyone else there that serves such a noble and blessed cause.
The Gathering Together is a place where you feel God’s presence and you take a peacefulness with you when you leave. I have thought about The Gathering Together and the people every day since Bea’s passing and thank Rita and her volunteers for making what could have been a very difficult time, much easier.