News & Stories
Russ Walsh Memorial Golf Tournament raises nearly $60,000 for Chilliwack Hospice Society
The 3rd annual Russ Walsh Memorial Golf Tournament, presented by Prospera, brought golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters together on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, for a special day of golf, community, and remembrance in support of Chilliwack Hospice Society. Organized [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society celebrates Lucy Fraser’s legacy through Honouring Our Elders portrait project
The Society’s longest-serving staff member and director of programs was recognized for 22 years of compassionate service and community leadership through a student-led project rooted in intergenerational learning, relationship-building, and reconciliation. Chilliwack Hospice Society is celebrating a deeply meaningful recognition [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes Advance Care Planning Day, April 16
Joining organizations across Canada in recognizing ACP Day On April 16, Chilliwack Hospice Society joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Advance Care Planning Day and encouraging people to think about, talk about and document their wishes for future health and [...]
Hometown Hoedown for Hospice raises more than $78,000 in record-breaking year
Chilliwack Hospice Society is celebrating the success of the 13th annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice, which raised more than $78,000 to support the organization’s free grief and palliative care support programs and services. Held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at [...]
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 closed due to power outage
UPDATE (Friday, Mar. 13, 7:00 AM): Chilliwack Hospice Society will resume regular office hours on Friday, Mar. 13 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Thrifty Boutique continues regular business operations as scheduled. Thank you for your patience. Due to the widespread power [...]
Hospice in the News
July 27, 2026: Chilliwack Hospice Society celebrates 40 years of community-driven grief support (The Chilliwack Progress)
March 16, 2026: Here to help: Caring for the caregiver (The Chilliwack Progress)
November 16, 2025: Finding community at times of sudden loss (The Chilliwack Progress)
September 24, 2025: ‘Extraordinary’ discovery: Suspected Roman treasure shows up in Chilliwack thrift shop (Vancouver Sun)
August 4, 2025: Rainbow Bridge Memorial honours cherished pets and our grief in losing them (The Chilliwack Progress)
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)