NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today, Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan-Woodbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, announced that Hospice Vaughan in the City of Vaughan has received $50,000 of financial support through the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) to fund the construction of an essential elevator at the Centre of Excellence Residential Hospice, ultimately improving accessibility for Canadians with disabilities.

In February 2014, just three weeks after the birth of their daughter, Melissa’s husband Joe was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. As the primary caregiver for her husband and their two children, Melissa tried her best to keep a positive attitude, but she was slowly unravelling. Feeling overwhelmed and scared, she realized that she could no longer do it alone. “That’s when I received a call from Hospice Vaughan, asking if I needed any help,” Melissa recalls.

On October 20, 2017, over 1100 people attended Hospice Vaughan’s annual Giving Thanks Gala at the Terrace Banquet Centre. It was an evening of celebration and giving thanks with a fantastic dinner, a silent auction, a raffle, entertainment and dancing; and also served as the formal launch of Hospice Vaughan’s “A Better Ending” Capital Campaign in support of our new Hospice.

John Fraser, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, was joined by Steven Del Duca, MPP for Vaughan, at Hospice Vaughan today to announce a new program to support the creation of new and expanded hospices across Ontario.

As the first official donation to our “Better Ending” Capital Campaign, this represents a historic milestone for Hospice Vaughan. We are so grateful to the Lanni family for their inspirational donation which will have a lasting impact on future generations of Vaughan residents and their families in need of compassionate care and support as they deal with life-limiting illness and loss.

Hospice Vaughan and its Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Belinda Marchese as our new Executive Director effective July 24th, 2017.

Hospice Vaughan has signed a lease agreement with Toronto and Region Conservation, (TRCA), for use of approximately 1.1 hectares (2.8 acres) of TRCA land on Islington Avenue, north of Rutherford Road, in the City of Vaughan. Devoted to helping our residents live fully until they die, Hospice Vaughan is opening the door to a better future and filling an urgent need in our community by building a new Centre of Excellence for Palliative and Hospice Care.

It is with great gratitude and enthusiasm that the Board of Directors of Hospice Vaughan is pleased to announce that on July 22nd the TRCA approved a resolution to enter into a lease agreement with Hospice Vaughan for use of approximately 1.1 hectares (2.8 acres) of...

Hospice Vaughan Board Announces Two New Appointments - Interim Executive Director and Director of Community Engagement Woodbridge, ON: April 21, 2016 - Hospice Vaughan and its Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointments of Susan Paterino in the position...

Woodbridge, ON – September 15, 2015 – Hospice Vaughan is pleased to announce a new collaborative partnership with Saint Elizabeth Community Enterprise, a national leader in social innovation and impact. As part of the agreement, Saint Elizabeth is providing Hospice...

Hospice Vaughan and its Board of Directors are elated to have the support of the Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, as they proceed with plans to build a 10 bed Residential Hospice and Centre of Excellence. This residential hospice will serve as a hub for the delivery of...