House of John

House of John is a two bed comfort care home for the terminally ill with a prognosis of three months or less. The house was rented to us by St.

We opened our doors 30 years ago and have continued to open our hearts, our hands, and our home to those in need. House of John was born in the hearts of two dedicated RNs and nurtured by a very supportive community. The idea was to care for the dying in our communities in a comfortable, home-like setting by trained volunteers and staff. This type of care is an alternative to dying at home or in a

n institutional setting. Felix Church for many years and was eventually purchased by House of John, Inc. Over the years, renovations were made to make the home more comfortable for the residents and their families. A lovely front porch was added and, most recently, a large addition was added to make the home even more accessible to both the community and families by adding to the work and living space. We feel that families can gather in comfort and enjoy the wonderful hospitality House of John has to offer. Our well-trained staff and 85 volunteers are dedicated to the care of the dying and their families. We feel privileged to share in this journey.

06/22/2026

Our silent auction is LIVE for this year's Golf Tournament! The best part? Anyone can participate, even if you're not present for the tournament! Place bids on your favorite items and help us raise money to support the work we do at House of John. Bidding will close during dinner at the tournament around 5:30pm on Monday, June 29. If you are not present to collect your item(s), please pick them up at House of John.

View items and bid online at:
https://givebutter.com/c/2026-house-of-john-golf-tournament-aos2wj/auction

06/17/2026

Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was a wonderful reminder of just how special our team is.💙 We are so grateful for the volunteers who give their time, compassion, and care to our residents and families throughout the year. Thank you for all you do to make our mission possible!

Thank you also to Warfield's Clifton Springs for always helping us celebrate these amazing volunteers.

06/15/2026

House of John is proud to announce a $7,500 grant secured through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Small Business Recovery Grant program – thanks to the thoughtfulness and advocacy of our friends at Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union!

These funds help ensure that families facing end-of-life journeys receive comfort, dignity, and support when they need it most.

“We are so grateful not only for the grant funds, but also for the fact that Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union was looking out for us as they were working on a grant round with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. Grant funds like this are critical to offering compassionate hospice service at no cost to families we serve,” added Kathy Barrick, Director of House of John.

We are proud to be surrounded by partners like this who believe in us and help us meet our mission.

Pictured are Kathy Barrick, Executive Director; Theresa Dorgan, Treasurer; Bob McFadden, President & CEO of Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union; Niki Giardino, SVP Branch Manager of the Phelps Office

06/12/2026

Thank you to our partners at Community Bank for supporting House of John with this generous gift! We are so thankful to be part of such an amazing community that continues to make what we do possible. We are honored to be the recipient of this award.💙

05/08/2026

We’re hiring a part-time Care Coordinator to join our team! This role is a unique blend of hands-on care, volunteer coordination, and meaningful connection with residents and their families.

If you're someone who is compassionate, organized, and reliable, we’d love to connect with you! Visit www.houseofjohn.org/jobs to learn more about the position and apply.

04/14/2026

🏁Special Drive-By on 4/19 to honor Jeff Fritz🏁

This Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m., we have the opportunity to come together and honor one of our residents, Jeff Fritz, in a way that celebrates his passions. Jeff has spent his life around cars — from working as a mechanic and tow truck driver, to crafting parts for classic muscle cars. He’s a lifelong NASCAR and dirt racing fan, a lover of powerful engines, and someone who always gets excited at the sound and feel of a roaring motor. Although he never owned one, he was also a huge fan of Harley Davidson.

Jeff's daughter is organizing a drive-by tribute that will pass House of John to celebrate him and remind him just how much his life has mattered. If you have a vehicle with some power, we invite you to join us. Harleys, muscle cars, classics, trucks — all are welcome.

Please meet in the TOPS parking lot in Clifton Springs at 2 p.m. this Sunday, April 19 if you'd like to join. The parade of vehicles will proceed from there to House of John at 14 Spring St. in Clifton.

Address

14 Spring Street
Clifton Springs, NY
14432

Telephone

+13154625646

Website

http://houseofjohn.org/

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