Hospice Vaughan
9383 Islington Ave L4L 2S6 Vaughan, ON, Canada

Only 40 days left until our Hike 4 Hospice Vaughan begins! hospicevaughan.akaraisin.com/ui/h4hv2021 REGISTER TODAY! Create a team, get your family and friends involved. Explore Vaughan - hike, bike, roll or run safely. Don't forget to send your pics & vids to [email protected] by June 1 for our virtual celebration.

#Resiliency is one of the core qualities of well-being. It can be defined as the ability to adapt to change and keep going when things are difficult. This spring, we are offering a closed 8-week course on the fundamentals of mindfulness, self-compassion and loving-kindness practices for caregivers. Hosted virtually and includes short talks, guided meditation, reflections and small group discussions. Contact Sarah at (905)850 6266x213 or [email protected] for details.

Together with our dedicated staff, volunteers, supporters and community partners the dream of the first #palliative health care facility in #Vaughan is a reality. We are very excited to now be in our new home, #HospiceVaughan - Mario & Nick Cortellucci Hospice Palliative Care Centre of Excellence. Our community’s new state of the art #palliativecare hub located at 9383 Islington Avenue. We look forward to expanding our existing community programs & services while soon launch...ing the first 10 bed palliative health care hospice in our city. We wish to thank everyone who has been involved since our humble beginnings in 1995. Due to Covid-19 protocols and restrictions, all visits and meetings will continue to be by appointment only. As soon as it is safe, we will be able to see everyone face to face again. More details to follow regarding our Virtual Open House. See more

A big thank you to Vanity Fur Grooming Boutique for becoming a Pet Sponsor! #HospiceVaughan and those we serve appreciate your support. Let’s go out there and have some safe fun as you hike, bike, roll, or run with your four legged furry friends! Become a sponsor today! Visit: https://hospicevaughan.akaraisin.com/ui/h4hv2021/sponsorship... #Hike4HV #HeartsOn4HV #HikeForHospice

This week for Feel Good #FitnessFriday, Emma is guiding us through five seated exercises to help reduce belly fat! Join us in getting your heart rate elevated and feeling the burn! Join Emma, grab a chair & follow along https://youtu.be/jaCIemj4clA

Today is Children's Story Time Thursday at Hospice Vaughan. Thank you to our volunteer, Mary for sharing with us! This week’s story is: Grief is Like a Snowflake, Written by: Julia Cook, Illustrated by: Anita DuFalla Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/2khbBFnjxyc

Hospice Vaughan supports the Bell Let's Talk Day on January 28th. Our programs and services support both mental and physical health. The stigma of mental health must be eliminated and words of conversation will go a long way. Next week, Support Bell's Let's Talk Day #LetsTalk

The Hospice Vaughan - Mario & Nick Cortellucci Hospice Palliative Care Centre of Excellence is opening soon on Islington Avenue. The first 10 Bed Palliative Care Hospice Residence in Vaughan. This milestone made possible by our Community for our community. Get involved! Become a volunteer, a donor, a sponsor. Contact us at www.hospicevaughan.com or call 905-850-6266 x200 #HospiceVaughan #Hospice

Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice! As we prepare to open the doors to the first Hospice Residence in Vaughan we need your support! The expansion will see an increased need for Volunteer support and we hope you'll join us! For more information visit our website www.hospicevaughan.com #Volunteers #Heart #Community

Wednesdays are for the day program! #WayBackWednesday Our Caring Hands Day Program for those living with life limiting illness and their caregivers. We miss your smiling faces and hope to be together again soon! #HospiceCare

Donating blood saves lives. Hospice Vaughan thanks all of those who are able and regularly donate. #ThankYou #GiveBlood"

Happy Holidays to our community, volunteers, donors and supporters. #ThankYou for all you do. This year our community showed how truly strong we are. Together or apart, we show unity. You make our work possible. Celebrations will be different this year, but we can still share kindness, love and compassion Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday season.

We're recruiting! We will be opening the first 10 Bed Palliative Care Hospice in Vaughan early in 2021. We have job opportunities for RNs, RPNs and PSWs to apply your compassion and caring skills. Join us at our Virtual Open House from 1-3:30pm on January 11th. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more please contact Barb Fitzgerald at [email protected] on or before January 10th

Hospice Vaughan is pleased to see our sister hospice, Ian Anderson House, volunteers and staff acknowledged for their efforts. We can’t wait to open our 10 bed palliative care hospice very soon. Thanks Global Toronto and Susan Hay for your support. ICYMI: https://globalnews.ca//e9cde3c8-56bc-11eb-ab17-0242ac110/

Scott, our Manager of Gifts and Gratitude was very glad to meet Frank, Tasha and the team launch The Rose Hill condos on Woodbridge Avenue @capitalbuild. Your neighbours at Hospice Vaughan are grateful for your donation& support. #CapitalBuild #TheRoseHill #communitysupport #kindness

#ThankYou @vaughanchamber for today’s virtual Business Achievement Awards! We are honoured and humbled to have been a finalist. Congratulations to everyone in the non-profit category We do hard work, we change lives and together we build compassionate communities! #NonProfit #PeopleHelpingPeople

Wednesday #WellnessMoment Hospice Vaughan volunteers will be sharing their creative hobbies encouraging wellbeing and mental health, especially during the pandemic. Check it out! Pina shares with us one of her favourite crafts which she uses to foster and strengthen social connections through physical cards, reducing social isolation. The creative materials are also environmentally friendly and encourage outdoor activities, connecting with nature, and physical activity. #Wellness

#Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice and we can’t do our important work without YOU. As we prepare to open the doors to the first Hospice Residence in Vaughan and expand our services, we need your support! For more information please visit www.hospicevaughan.com/volunteer #Community #Volunteer #PeopleHelpingPeople

Excited to announce we are launching our winter 50/50 Draw on Giving Tuesday! On Tuesday, December 1st Let’s #StandTogether #GivingTuesday is a day that encourages communities to support their local non-profits across the country. Donate, volunteer, or spread awareness. Together, we do important work! #MakeAnImpact

Pleased to join the @vaughanchamber today for the Business Achievement Awards! Congratulations to all recipients for the amazing services you provide and work you do for our community.

We join with the City of Vaughan in wishing our community a Happy Hanukkah. We hope you all stay safe and healthy. Hanukkah Sameach!

Healing Through the Holidays We understand the coming weeks will be difficult ones for those coping with grief and loss. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of hope and remembrance. For more information contact: [email protected]

The Compassionate Care Act: The Proposed Law Would Improve Access and Quality of Palliative Care in Ontario. On Monday, November 23rd Hospice Vaughan Executive Director, Belinda Marchese will participate in the public hearing to support Hospice Palliative care and improve accessibility to end-of life care across the province. Hospice Vaughan strongly stands behind this bill, and will continue to advocate for accessible Hospice Palliative Care. Sam Oosterhoff

Words From The Heart Check it out Each week Hospice Vaughan will post a video in a different language featuring a different word commonly used in Hospice Palliative Care. The goal: normalize Hospice Palliative Care terms, promote Hospice awareness, inclusive outreach and Hospice education. #Hospice #Care #Compassion

A special #THANKYOU to @gna_naturals for donating over 350 bottles of sanitizer in support of our Hearts for Hospice Drop off Program to be used as part of our infection prevention care packages for our clients, their families and caregivers. Additional Sanitizer was also donated for staff and volunteers to ensure their health and safety while they continue to provide care to those in need. We are truly grateful for your compassionate support. #Community #PeopleHelpingPeople

Today is #NationalBereavementDay Our grief may seem different this year, but we want you to know we are here, and we want to support you. Hospice Vaughan provides resources and programs to assist our clients and community throughout their grief journeys for those dealing with grief, bereavement, anticipatory grief, and more. We remain committed to you. #HospiceVaughan #Hospice @cdnhpcassn

Hospice Vaughan was pleased to Welcome Joe, Karima, and Enza to our Board of Directors this morning! We are grateful for our communities compassion, support and open hearts. This mornings New Board Member orientation provided an opportunity for Board Members and Staff to connect, share, and discuss the importance of #HospiceCare in our community. Welcome to the Hospice Vaughan Family #PeopleHelpingPeople #MakeADifference #Support #YourCommunity #Compassion #Hospice

Words From The Heart Check it out Each week Hospice Vaughan will post a video in a different language featuring a different word commonly used in Hospice Palliative Care. The goal: normalize Hospice Palliative Care terms, promote Hospice awareness, inclusive outreach and Hospice education. #Hospice #Care #Compassion

There’s always a reason to smile! Grateful to announce that the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign has donated $82 918.16 to Hospice Vaughan in support of our residential Hospice, set to open later this year. #ThankYou to everyone who purchased a Smile Cookie, and to the local store owners and staff whose hard work and community spirit made this possible. Read the full press release at: https://www.hospicevaughan.com//special-announcement-tim-/

Words From The Heart Check it out This week: English, Russian and Italian. Each week Hospice Vaughan will post a video in a different language featuring a different word commonly used in Hospice Palliative Care. The goal: normalize Hospice Palliative Care terms, promote Hospice awareness, inclusive outreach and Hospice education. #Hospice #Care #Compassion

Feel Good Wellness Fridays! Tips and Exercises to Keep your Feet Functioning Well. #ThankYou to our amazing volunteer Emma for putting this together! Check it out! https://youtu.be/guSOOeHXN1Y

We are beyond grateful. Community spirit and support makes our essential work possible! Thanks for sharing and supporting!

#Hospice Compassion. Kindness. Dignity. Love. You matter.

Thank you to Brad and Vince for stopping by today! Earlier this year FM Global Foundation generously contributed to our COVID-19 relief/service efforts. We are grateful for your support. #Hospice #Community #Support

#InternationalVolunteerDay Today and everyday we recognize the importance, value and dedication of our volunteers. We could not do our important work without YOU. You impact lives, lift our community up and make a difference. Together, we are sharing kindness and compassion for those in need. Your work thrives in the hearts of those we serve. #THANKYOU

www.hospicevaughan.com/5050draw - GUARANTEED CASH PRIZE! We need your help! The current cash prize for our 50/50 draw is $1400! Help us reach our $5000 goal! There’s only 12 days left! Proceeds directly support our programs and services, which have seen a demand increase of over 25% due to COVID-19. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Once a month on Thursdays Hospice Vaughan will be sharing a children’s story time. The goal is to help children navigate and understand their grief, and changes they may be facing in their daily lives. #StoryTime Check out this weeks story time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cVYo8lb14Y&feature=youtu.be

Volunteers are the heart of Hospice. Today on #InternationalVolunteerDay we would like to pay tribute to all our dedicated volunteers and shine a light on the impact of volunteer efforts everywhere. #volunteer #givingback #thanks #hospice #IVD2020

#CheckItOut We are grateful and thankful to announce our Virtual #GalaToGo raised over $215 000! Thank you to all our donors and supporters for your generosity. Special thanks to our Gala Chairs Louie and Ester for helping us achieve such success! Your efforts and dedication helped us raise vital and needed funds for our free of charge, essential programs and services. View the special release and the Virtual Gala recording at www.hospicevaughan.com/2020GALA

Hearts for Hospice Care packages continue!! Last week we delivered art care packages and infection prevention and control packages to palliative clients and their families. #Community #Kindness #StaySafe

Special #Thanks to @pizzavilleinc for teaming up with us on our #GalaToGo All table purchases will receive a $50 Pizzaville gift card! The evening will include a delicious meal (including pescatrian, vegetarian, and vegan options) a 50/50 draw, chance to win a brand new Vespa AND a live streamed performance by Alan Frew of the famous band, Glass Tiger!! Hope you can join us, head to the website to get your tickets! www.hospicevaughan.com/2020Gala

#ThankYou @clearwaygroup for sponsoring this years #GalaToGo There’s still time to get your tickets! Head to the website #LifeIsABeautifulRide

The jackpot is growing! Have you gotten your tickets yet? Head to www.hospicevaughan.com/winter5050 and get your tickets now! Guaranteed cash prize! All proceeds from the #Winter draw directly support our free of charge programs and services. Join us! #5050 #Charity #PeopleHelpingPeople

More #HeartsForHospice community drop offs! Clients received art therapy packages promoting stress relief and mental health. In addition, we dropped different health care essentials including incontinence pads. All programs, services and drop offs are offered to the community free of charge. Contact us to find out how we can help you or your loved one - www.hospicevaughan.com #MentalHealth #Hospice #HospiceCare #Compassion

This week is #WasteReductionWeek in Canada. Hospice Vaughan supports all initiatives to reduce waste, and make environmentally conscious choices. We support ideas that reduce waste in all facets of daily living, and create solutions to the many environmental challenges we face.

@smartcentresreit paying it forward! Yesterday our donor and supporter, SmartCentres graciously donated their #GalaToGo meals to the Vaughan Food Bank! Thank you for your community spirit and dedication! #Kindness #Compassion

#WorkingTogether to strengthen and support our community. Hospice Vaughan together with our community friends Mosaic Interfaith Out of The Cold #MIOTC are spreading #Compassion by redirecting our Hospice Vaughan T-Shirts to those facing homelessness and who are in need of support meeting basic needs. Homelessness can affect anyone regardless of age, ethnicity or status #MIOTC provides safe refuge, warm hospitality and emergency shelter in York Region to the homeless or those in need of essentials. We are proud to support such a worthy cause. #Thanks for all you do. @mosaicinterfaith

#ThankYou From September 14th to the 20th your #SmileCookie purchase supported over 500 charities across Canada, including Hospice Vaughan. Your support helped raise $82 918 for #HospiceVaughan and our residential expansion. The spirit of our community remains resilient, even in uncertain times. #ThankYou all for going out, and sharing smiles! We are grateful to @timhortons for their hard work and community support.

#Congratulations to our live auction winner! Thanks for your support.

#ThankYou to @igwealthmanagement for sponsoring the 2020 #GalaToGo There’s still time to join us! Head to the website to get your tickets!

Last week Hospice Vaughan’s Executive Director, Belinda Marchese spoke at a public hearing on the Compassionate Care Act. Today, the act received Royal Assent making it law. The act requires provincial framework to support palliative care within one year and table a report on the state of palliative care in Ontario within three years. The bill is meant to ensure all Ontario residents can access care when they need it. Hospice Vaughan stands behind the #Compassionate Care Act and will continue to advocate and spread awareness for accessible and quality Hospice Palliative Care. As we prepare to open the doors to our Hospice Residence, the first in Vaughan - we are beyond proud to be part of the movement.

Swipe Oh what a night! Last night, Hospice Vaughan held our first ever #GalaToGo While it’s not the way we planned to celebrate, we must adapt given the current state of things. We are truly grateful for the amazing support we received. Close to 500 meals went out, and over 700 supporters joined our live-streamed event last night! Hospice Vaughan has one goal - compassionate and kind care for those who need our support. Thanks to YOU and your contributions we are able to provide these programs and services, free of charge. A very special thank you to our amazing co-chairs Louie and Ester for making this happen! Thank you to our volunteers, we couldn’t do it without you. #LifeIsABeautifulRide

#ThankYou @1059theregion for stopping by in recognition of our amazing volunteer, Louie Chiaino and presenting him with this plaque in honour of his volunteer service. Louie was awarded the City of Vaughan volunteer service award this year for his tremendous and dedicated work with Hospice Vaughan. For all you do Louie and all volunteers, we thank you for supporting our important work! #Volunteer #GetInvolved #Charity #Hospice #Community

#WayBackWednesday Last years holiday remembrance event. Each year Hospice Vaughan hosts Healing through the Holidays, an evening of remembrance and compassion during a difficult season. Though the event looked a little different this year and was offered virtually, the same compassionate sentiments were shared. We are here to support you and your loved ones and will continue to work hard daily to ensure quality care. For more information on programming head to the website. Hospicevaughan.com

Thank you Stephen Lecce for spreading awareness about #HospiceVaughan and the importance of Hospice Palliative Care across the province. #BetterEnding #Compassion

CONGRATULATIONS to our 50/50 draw winner! Thanks for your support this evening.

#ThankYou Northwest Painting LTD. for supporting this years #GalaToGo Have you gotten your tickets yet? There’s still time! Head to www.hospicevaughan.com/2020gala or contact [email protected]

#ThankYou @royalpinehomes for supporting this years #HVGala2020 Life is a beautiful ride, and there’s still time for you to get your tickets or support! Head to www.hospicevaughan.com/2020Gala or contact [email protected]

Some more highlights from Francesca’s visit to Hospice Vaughan, with Sean Gedney our Clinical Social Worker.

#ThankYou to Francesca and her family for putting together a #Lemonade stand in support of Hospice Vaughan. It’s been a joy to watch you and your brother Michele grow up, and participate in our children’s programs! We appreciate your compassion, support, and drive to help your community!

Special message from Ester Paris Mauro - one part of this years 2020 Gala to Go, dynamic duo! Ester along with Louie is chairing this years amazing take home event! Watch this clip for more information! #LifeIsABeautifulRide #HVGala2020 We hope we can count on your support!

Today on National Seniors Day, we celebrate the important contributions of seniors in our homes, communities and workplaces. #NationalSeniorsDay #thankyou #hospice

#ThankYou @pizzafestcanada for supporting this years #GalaToGo There’s still time to get your tickets! Head to the website!

#ThankYou Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario for supporting this years #GalaToGo There is one week left to get your tickets! Head to the website!

Special message from Louie Chiaino - one part of this years 2020 Gala to Go, dynamic duo! Louie along with Ester are chairing this years amazing take home event! Watch this clip for more information! #LifeIsABeautifulRide #HVGala2020 We hope we can count on your support!

With the expansion of our hospice later this year, we need YOUR volunteer support and help! Many more volunteer opportunities are being introduced soon including Kitchen/Nutrition, Resident and Family Care, Hospitality, among others. Stay tuned for more details! For more information, please contact [email protected] #Volunteer #Support

A couple weeks ago Hospice Vaughan made some community drop offs to our clients and their families. Spreading smiles and cheer with Tim Hortons smile cookies, and promoting mental and physical health with tools to help with stress and strengthening. #Compassion #Care #Support

Sneak Peek of this years take home gala! We hope you can join us from the comfort and safety of your own home on October 16th! Check this out! Head to the website to get your tickets. #LifeIsABeautifulRide #GalaToGo

www.hospicevaughan.com/2020gala Swipe for menu options. Are you drooling yet? We have 4 menu options available for the #GalaToGo so what will it be? Dinner for 2? Dinner for 10? Whatever suits yours needs! Head to the website and place your order! All proceeds directly support our programs and services - offered to the community free of charge. #LifeIsABeautifulRide

#HeartsForHospice drop off program! Ensuring clients and their families have the support, care, and supplies they need - especially during COVID-19. All supplies are free of charge. Today’s drop offs included: Briefs, pillow boots/ protectors to prevent skin ulcers, Ensure to provide nutrients, clean drapes and disposable incontinence pads. We are here for you #Hospice #Care #Community #Support