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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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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The New West Hospice Society extends a heartfelt gratitude to our local community! On February 23, New West City Councillor Ruby Campbell hosted the first of a series of “Dine & Donate” events. This initiative aims to support local restaurants and raise money for non-profits in New Westminster, the NWHS was the first non-profit partner.
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The rallying cry of the New West Hospice Society has been heard as the city is responding to “New West needs a hospice!” On February 10th, the co-presidents and co-founders of the New West Hospice Society made a presentation to City Council about New West’s need for a permanent hospice space. Dr. Wendy Johnson and
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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
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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.
