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Honouring Gina’s Legacy: How Gina’s Closet Is Making a Difference for Hospice Waterloo Region
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Gina’s Closet, a long-time supporter of Hospice Waterloo Region. Since 2014, this incredible volunteer-run organization has donated over $54,000 — including an amazing $16,510 in the past year alone — to help us provide...
Get Ready for the 13th Annual Hike For Hospice!
Hospice Waterloo Region is celebrating its 13th Annual Hike For Hospice event on Sept. 21st, in support of the exceptional service and care provided to hospice clients and their families. Hike for Hospice is an annual family and dog-friendly walk event. It is a unique...
National Caregiver Day 2025
The first Tuesday in April is National Caregiver Day in Canada, which this year falls on April 1, 2025. It is a day to recognize the significant contributions of the caregivers in our lives, who sacrifice their time and energy to support loved ones. The Canadian...
Celebrating 32 Years of History
As we celebrate our 32nd anniversary year, it would appear we are a completely different organization today, than we when we started 32 years ago. However, all the core values and philosophies on which we built and grew this organization remain the same – attracting...
The Heart of Our Work
Rarely are you given the opportunity to create the environment and space in which you will carry out your work. And even more rarely are you partnered with someone who not only understands what you do on a practical level but connects with the meaning and significance...
Hospice Waterloo Region Serving Cambridge and North Dumfries
Did you know that Hospice Waterloo Region serves anyone living with a life-limiting illness, their caregivers, and the bereaved who live in Cambridge or North Dumfries? Hospice Waterloo Region is proud to serve all of Waterloo Region, as well as to welcome people to...
Lights of Love: Nour’s Story
Hospice is a “home away from home” for many families we serve. Our care extends beyond looking after the residents; we ensure that family members, too, receive attention and support to handle stress and loss during such a difficult time. This “wrap around” care means...
Learn About Our Day Away Program
We are thrilled to have this opportunity to tell our community more about our caring and supportive Day Away Program! Our Day Away Program is designed for individuals who are living with a life-limiting illness. It gives our clients a chance to come together, to...
Walking Through Grief and Bereavement
After someone loses a loved one, family members and friends often offer kindness, comfort and solace. Eventually daily life returns to normal around them, but many times the person who is grieving is left with poignant memories, loneliness, and gaps of time to fill....
Butterflies Bring Joy to Hospice Residents and Their Families
From June to September, Hospice Waterloo Region volunteer Lynn delivers butterfly chrysalises to residents’ rooms. The hatching butterflies bring smiles and expressions of wonder. Lynn, a longtime member of the volunteer garden team at Hospice, first discovered a love...