NWHS Board members Wendy Johnson and Karl Moser met on Friday with MLA Raj Chouhan and his Constituency Advisor Alyssa Huppler-Poliak to brief them on our progress and goals. They shared the history of NWHS’s efforts to support people at end of life, normalize the dialogue around death, dying, grief, and loss, and the goal […]
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January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. More than 85,000 people in B.C. are living with dementia. By understanding lived experiences we can raise awareness and help those affected find meaning and connection after a diagnosis. It can be an overwhelming experience for you, family members, and friends but in B.C. there are resources that can help.
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❄️ Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! ❄️ Our staff will be taking a much deserved break to enjoy some time with friends and family. The New West Hospice Society office will be closed from December 23rd to December 27th. We will be back in the new year refreshed and excited for what
As the year draws to a close, come with us as we look back on 2024! Our Expressive Art Therapy classes allowed participants to unleash their creativity in a safe space to explore grief and loss. The annual River Walk braved rainy weather to enjoy live music, family friendly fun, and fundraising for the Hospice.
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Every year the New West Hospice Society hosts a Dialogue on Death & Dying, Grief & Loss. The Dialogue is held with the aim of normalizing conversations in our community about the totally natural human events that are kept far too secret in our Western culture: Death and Dying. Through a series of workshops, artistic
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Join us on December 3rd to celebrate the world’s largest generosity movement! We rely on the generosity of those who believe in our Compassionate City Vision, those who feel the need to pass it on, and our donors, big and small. Your support matters! – Here’s how! $25 provides low barrier access to our programs
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We rely on the generosity of those who believe in our Compassionate City Vision, those who feel the need to pass it on, and our sponsors, big and small. All donations are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Another way to show your support is to become member, be part of the Compassionate City Crew, or to offer your time and energy to join the Compassionate City Helpers.
We are honoured to live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and qiqéyt (Qayqayt) First Nations.
