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Chilliwack Hospice Society gratefully receives support through Provincial Employees Community Services Fund

Chilliwack Hospice Society extends our heartfelt thanks to the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund (PECSF) for their generous support through the semiannual disbursement of pledged donations. These funds represent the incredible compassion of BC Public Service employees who chose to [...]

Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes National Volunteer Week

This National Volunteer Week, Chilliwack Hospice Society celebrates the waves of compassion, connection, and care created by our incredible volunteers. The 2025 theme, Volunteers Make Waves, reflects the lasting impact of individual and collective volunteer efforts — each act of [...]

Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes Advance Care Planning Day in Canada

Every year on April 16, Canadians are encouraged to reflect on a powerful question: If you couldn’t speak for yourself in a medical emergency, who would you trust to make decisions on your behalf? Today, on Advance Care Planning Day [...]

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Chilliwack Hospice Society selected for annual PieceMakers Quilting Guild donation

Earlier this year, Chilliwack Hospice Society was honoured to receive a generous donation from Chilliwack PieceMakers Quilting Guild. Each year, the Guild invites its members to nominate and vote for a local charity that demonstrates exceptional service to the community. [...]

April 14th, 2025|Categories: Palliative Services|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Chilliwack Hospice Society selected for annual PieceMakers Quilting Guild donation

Chilliwack Hospice Society volunteer Marilyn Vik recognized for exceptional community service

On March 19, 2025, in a ceremony led by Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl, Marilyn Vik was honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognizing her exceptional service and dedication to the community. This prestigious award celebrates Canadians who have [...]

April 8th, 2025|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Thrifty Boutique, Volunteers|Comments Off on Chilliwack Hospice Society volunteer Marilyn Vik recognized for exceptional community service

Hometown Hoedown for Hospice raises over $59,000 for grief support programs

Chilliwack Hospice Society is grateful to reveal the results of the 12th annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice, held on Saturday, April 5 at Evergreen Hall, which raised over $59,000 for the benefit of the Society’s free grief support and [...]

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Hospice in the News

May 21, 2024: Video game system helps grieving kids connect with Chilliwack hospice (The Chilliwack Progress)

March 6, 2024: Grieving for pets (CBC Radio)

April 11, 2023: Longtime volunteer receives Canada’s highest honour for 3,500 hours with Chilliwack Hospice Society (The Chilliwack Progress)

March 18, 2015: Lucy Fraser announced as Chilliwack’s Woman of the Year (The Chilliwack Progress)

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