News & Stories
Chilliwack Hospice Society receives Envision Financial Lead Well grant honouring volunteerism
During National Volunteer Week, Chilliwack Hospice Society is proud to recognize the tremendous impact of community volunteers—like Joan Beldam—whose generosity and dedication continue to strengthen local support services for those facing dying, death, and grief. Joan Beldam (left) with [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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)