Braving the unpredictable weather, over 500 people came out to show their support of Chatham-Kent Hospice during the 8th annual Hike for Hospice at Mud Creek trail, Sunday, May 5th. For a week, the trail was adorned with signs displayed in memory of loved ones no longer with us as well as recognition for our generous sponsors. “Through the pledges …
Hospice Wheels – Wallaceburg
Made possible by a grant from the Joseph and Colleen O’Neill Community Betterment Fund and the South Kent Wind Community Fund, donor advised funds of the Chatham Kent Community Foundation.
Hospice Wheels- Ridgetown
Made possible by a grant from the Joseph and Colleen O’Neill Community Betterment Fund and the South Kent Wind Community Fund, donor advised funds of the Chatham Kent Community Foundation.
Hospice Benefits from a History of Giving
The James A. Beattie Foundation recently made a generous donation of $50,000 to support the Chatham-Kent Hospice. This gift is one of many the Beattie Foundation has donated over the years as a result of the efforts of two brothers – James (Jim) and Jack Beattie from Middlesex County. The brothers made their fortune in the crude oil industry and …
Join our Supportive Care team!
We are looking to enhance supports for those grieving in our community. Our newly expanded Supportive Care Team is seeking caring, collaborative social workers to fill three new roles. Aside from helping families in one of the most vulnerable times of their life, the personal benefits of these roles include: Salary Range: $73,000 – $85,000, based on qualifications and years …
Pretty in Pink’s support of Hospice hits 10-year milestone
Pretty in Pink, a women’s group from Dover, recently presented a donation of $30,000 to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. The group has been raising funds to support our local hospice since 2014 and with this recent donation, have gifted over $173,000 to ensure local families have access to end-of-life care and supports at no cost to them. This year’s donation …
Grieving During the Holidays
Grief is difficult on any day of the year. However, the holidays can be emotionally overwhelming and can intensify the pain and emotions you are feeling after the death of your loved one. There is tremendous pressure to be joyful and bright during the holidays and we are often surrounded with reminders that this is supposed to be a time …
Cathy Telfer- Monthly Giving Testimonial
I started volunteering for the Hospice in the Foundation office back in February 2014, when things were very much at the conceptual stage. A couple of my relatives had accessed palliative care in different communities over the years and I have always believed we should have an option locally. I made my first donation in recognition of my birthday in …