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Do You Have
An Illness?
Learning that you have a life-threatening illness can be scary. We offer help for you and your family.
Are you
A Caregiver?
Caring for a someone who is coping with a life-threatening illness can be hard. You don’t need to do it alone.
Have You Lost
A Loved One?
If you are grieving a loss, we offer a variety of supports. We are here to help.
Events at Hospice Waterloo Region
Hospice Waterloo Region holds many activities throughout the year for those who are looking for support for themselves or their loved one (blue), community information and education (green), and fundraising events (yellow).
To view the full calendar of these activities, click the below link.
Thank You for Your Support
8th Annual Handbags for Hospice
Bingemans Conference Centre, Marshall Hall
Thursday, May 7th, 2026 • 6:30 pm
We are thrilled to share that this year’s Handbags for Hospice was another incredible success in support of Hospice Waterloo Region.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so special — from our generous sponsors, donors, volunteers, and auction contributors to every guest who attended, bid, and celebrated with us. Your support and compassion continue to make a meaningful impact for the individuals and families we serve.
Thank you for helping us ride the golden tides of generosity and compassion once again. We are already looking forward to seeing you next year!
For more information about this year’s event, please click here.
Thank you for your support!
5th Anniversary Open House
The day was filled with meaningful conversations, learning, gratitude, and celebration! We were thrilled to share what we do with the community and give people an opportunity to tour the beautiful building while learning and celebrating with one another. We are continuously inspired by all of the generosity and involvement from the community and are so grateful to staff and volunteers for all the hard work that went into making this day possible!
The Hospice Of Waterloo Region Experience
Hospice Waterloo Region holds as a core value that death is a natural conclusion of life and that hospice palliative care neither prolongs nor hastens a natural death. The model of care that is delivered by Hospice Waterloo Region is based on recognition that hospice palliative care is “Whole Person” care focused on supporting and improving the quality of life for persons who are living with or dying from advanced illness, and for those who are bereaved by the loss of a loved one.
“You matter because you are you – and you matter right to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.”
A Hospice Palliative Care Centre And Residence In North Waterloo
The Gies Family Centre
Hospice Waterloo Region is located in North Waterloo, just off of University Avenue. The Gies Family Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that delivers integrated hospice palliative care services for the community and in the 11-bed Cook Family Residence.
HWR Land Acknowledgement
We would like to acknowledge that Hospice of Waterloo Region is based on the ancestral and traditional territories of the Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-nah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-deh-no-show-nee), and Attawandaron (At-ta-won-da-ron) / Neutral people.
Today, this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging them reminds us of our important connection to this land where we live, learn, and work.
As citizens, we have a responsibility for the stewardship of this land. We invite you to join in consideration of our collective role in the stewardship of Mother Earth and in the important process of reconciliation.
Image: The medicine wheel given to Hospice Waterloo Region by the Indigenous community for our groundbreaking ceremony, placed in the foundation of the new building.