Being a family caregiver is a profound act of love- and one that many Canadians do without realising the time, energy, and support they are giving to a loved one makes them a caregiver. As part of Caregiver Aware 2025 we are bringing attention to family caregivers and those who don’t identify as caregivers. Many […]
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Over half of Canadians will provide care to a loved one at some point in their lives, and the reality of family caregiving can have unexpected tolls on everyday living. The role of a caregiver can be both rewarding and also emotionally, psychologically, and physically taxing. Many people become caregivers because they are in a
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The 2025 RiverWalk has officially wrapped up after raising a total of $16,000 for hospice programs in New Westminster! Exceeding our fundraising goal has meant that the New West Hospice Society is able to make greater strides and bolder contributions to hospice programming this year in New Westminster. Events like RiverWalk would not be possible
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It was a pleasure to meet with Mayor Patrick Johnstone today to discuss the Community Grants program! The New West Hospice Society is grateful for funding through the City of New Westminster. Thanks to our grant, we have been able to continue delivering essential, compassionate hospice programs to the residents of New West. The Community
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We are one week away from RiverWalk 2025! Join us at 10:00 AM on the boardwalk by River Market for live music, memorial rock painting, and more! We are so excited for our Compassionate Community to join us for our annual fundraising event. RiverWalk FAQ Q: What time does registration open? A: Registration opens at
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April 16th is Advance Care Planning Day! This year we are asking the questions: “If not you, who? If not now, when?” Advance Care Planning is part of life planning, it is the process of thinking about your values, beliefs, and wishes for future health and personal care. Completing an Advance Care Plan can help
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Join us on Sunday, May 4th for the New West Hospice Society’s annual fundraising event RiverWalk! Now is the time to get signed up and start collecting donations via our CanadaHelps page. Every dollar raised goes toward providing valuable hospice programs in New Westminster. When you join RiverWalk, you are supporting the New West Hospice
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Sign ups for our annual fundraising event, RiverWalk are now open via Canada Helps! Walk for yourself, for family and friends, or as a team! You can organize your walk experience through our fundraiser page. Join as an Individual: Create your own page and start raising funds for the New West Hospice Society Create a
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The New West Hospice society would not exist without the founding and continued contributions of women on our community. This year, we are spotlighting three women without whom the NWHS would not be the organization it is today. Founder, Kay Johnson There would be no New West Hospice Society without the vision, wisdom and perseverance
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The rallying cry, “New West Needs a Hospice” has been heard by the Fraser Health Board. On Wednesday, February 26th, New West Hospice Society made a presentation to the Fraser Health Authority’s public board meeting. Co-President Dr. Wendy Johnson, Director Karl Moser, and Manager of Social Planning John Stark from the City of New Westminster
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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.
