Programs

We believe that building a Compassionate City starts within the community. Our programs offer a variety of ways for the people of New Westminster to learn and engage, to receive support, and to build a more compassionate community.

Big Brother's Partnership

Raising funds while recycling, downsizing, or purging.



Dialogue on Death & Dying

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.

Expressive Art Therapy

Free Grief Support and Art Drop In


Hospice for the Homeless

End of life care for the city’s most vulnerable




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River Walk

The Riverwalk is an annual New West Hospice Society fund-raising event, usually held in early May.

Voice for the Vulnerable

Bringing Advanced Care Planning to unhoused people in New Westminster



Walk & Talk

Walk and Talk is an opportunity for those dealing with loss of a loved one, to join others with similar experiences for sharing and mutual support.

Community Engagement

A collection of community based engagement and learning activities that helps inform our mission, mandate, and offerings.

Partner with us

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We want to work with you!

Are you an organisation or individual in New Westminster or the Lower Mainland who believes in creating a Compassionate City?

If you are interested in entering a partnership with us, please get in touch.