Both Chatham-Kent Hospice and Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation are recruiting new directors and committee members. As a volunteer board or committee member, you play a key role in building and sustaining Hospice care in our community. Click here to learn more or to apply.
Jodi Maroney – Hospice Foundation Executive Director – Retires
On behalf of the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation Board of Directors, we would like to announce the upcoming retirement of our Executive Director, Jodi Maroney, on June 27, 2025. During her 9 years as Executive Director, and almost three years as Director of Development prior to the Hospice opening, Jodi and her team have developed the organization’s strong governance framework, built …
Cornhole for Hospice scores big for Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation hosted the second Cornhole for Hospice fundraiser on Saturday, February 8, and raised $51,500 for hospice care in Chatham-Kent. The event, presented by title sponsor Glenn Seeds Ltd., welcomed players of all abilities to the John D. Bradley Convention Centre for a day of friendly competition and fundraising. After round-robin play, 37 teams of two were split …
“Handbags for Hospice” continues its support
This year’s annual “Handbags for Hospice” event was hosted at the Everest Convention Centre on Thursday, October 17, 2024 by a group of committed volunteers. The sold-out event raised a record $34,000 to support local families receiving care from the Chatham-Kent Hospice. The event included twelve games of Bingo where the prize for each round is a designer handbag, a …
Sold Out Benefit Gala Supports Local Families
On Friday, October 25th, the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation hosted its 7th Annual Benefit Gala raising $133,068 to support end-of-life hospice care in Chatham-Kent. The sold-out event provided guests with an elegant evening of fine dining, the opportunity to bid on auction experiences and hear from a local family about their experience at Chatham-Kent Hospice. “Our sincere thanks to all guests …
Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour Ticket Auction
Starting on October 22, 2024, Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation will be hosting a 3-day online auction for 2 tickets to Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour Concert. The concert is on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Toronto. The tickets, valued at $2,000, are in the TD Summit Suite with access to exclusive in-suite bathroom and bar. “We are so excited to get …
Beattie Foundation Supports Hospice Families
The James A. Beattie Foundation of Wardsville recently made a generous donation of $50,000 to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. To date, the Beattie Foundation has donated over $130,000 to support local families who access care at Chatham-Kent Hospice. The Foundation, created in 1958 in memory of James A. Beattie, has a long history of community giving to childrens’ and seniors’ …
2024 Hospice Benefit Gala
Limited tickets are still available for the 2024 Hospice Benefit Gala, returning to The Chatham Armoury, Friday October 25, 2024. The formal evening features a gourmet meal and offers those in attendance an opportunity to bid on a variety of memory-making experiences in a Live and Silent Auction while learning more about the impact of Hospice in our community. One …
Congratulations Kathy Dupuis… On your June Callwood Circle of Outstanding Volunteer Award
Kathy’s warm smile and gentle demeanor have been a source of comfort at Chatham-Kent Hospice since its inception in 2016. Whether she’s expertly preparing a turkey in the kitchen, adorning the Hospice for holidays, or graciously welcoming visitors at reception, Kathy is ever-present. Serving as both a mentor and a friend, she exudes a positive aura that uplifts everyone around …
Community and Supportive Care Services Are Here for You
Supportive Care is excited to share new changes to our program First, is our program name change to now include ‘Community and Supportive Care Services’. The word ‘Community’ was added to convey that our grief and bereavement support services are not only for Hospice residents and their loved ones, but for all Chatham-Kent community members (18+) as well. We are …