Central Okanagan Hospice Association

Central Okanagan Hospice Association COHA is creating a community where no one has to die or grieve alone

โ€œAt Kelowna Mercedes-Benz, community means more than where we do business. It means contributing to the people and cause...
08/21/2026

โ€œAt Kelowna Mercedes-Benz, community means more than where we do business. It means contributing to the people and causes that make it stronger. Through the Sentes OurCommunity Committee, we are proud to support the organizations that are meaningful to our employees and make a genuine difference close to home.

The Central Okanagan Hospice Association provides an extraordinary level of compassion, care and support to individuals and families during some of life's most difficult moments. Our team deeply values the work they do in our community and are proud to support their continued impact in the Okanaganโ€, shared Pamela Pearson, Director of Internal Operations.

At COHA we value and appreciate corporate supporters like Kelowna Mercedes-Benz for bringing together people, compassion and connection to help others. Thank you for your generosity and trust in the work we do together.



Meet Madeleine.She was 12 years old when her Grammy died. They were very close. Around the same time her parents separat...
08/20/2026

Meet Madeleine.

She was 12 years old when her Grammy died. They were very close. Around the same time her parents separated and her mom started noticing emotional struggles and mood swings she didn't know how to reach.

Madeleine was carrying a lot for someone so young.

At COHA she found somewhere safe to put it all. Grief group. Horse Whisperer Camp. Family Expressive Arts Night. Spaces to openly express her grief and her fears without having to be okay.

Her mom noticed the difference. Madeleine's mood and behaviour shifted drastically.

And then Madeleine did something that stopped us in our tracks. She wrote us a handwritten letter, reminding us all of why we do this work. It's always for moments like these.

COHA's child and youth grief and bereavement programs are accessed without any financial barriers and are confidential for ages 5 to 19.

Anyone can make a referral by calling Andi, Bereavement Services Coordinator, ๏ฟผat 250.763.5511.

You don't have to do this alone. ๐Ÿ’œ

Finding the door marked "COHA August Centre" was a blessing.In 2018 Dave H. lost his 19-year-old son Brendan in an ATV a...
08/19/2026

Finding the door marked "COHA August Centre" was a blessing.

In 2018 Dave H. lost his 19-year-old son Brendan in an ATV accident. He didn't know who COHA was before that day. After that, COHA became the lifeline his family needed to find their way through.

A few years later Dave trained as a wellness volunteer to provide Reiki. Now he provides Reiki for bereaved individuals and for people receiving palliative care at home. He greets others as they find their way through the same door he once walked through.

"Finding the door marked COHA August Centre was a blessing and I consider it a privilege that I now am able to greet others as they find their way through the same door."
โ€” Dave H., Dedicated COHA Volunteer

This is why we, as volunteers, show up.

Because no one should have to navigate grieve or die alone. ๐Ÿ’œ

Thank you Dave for helping others.

School is just around the corner. For some kids this September looks a little different.When a significant person in a c...
08/18/2026

School is just around the corner. For some kids this September looks a little different.

When a significant person in a child's life has died or is dying, returning to school can bring up a lot. Grief doesn't take a summer break.

Did you know COHA offers confidential grief and bereavement support for children and youth ages 5 to 19? Did you know that access to services come without financial barriers?

๐Ÿ’œ One to One Professional Support
๐Ÿ’œ Anticipatory Grief Support
๐Ÿ’œ Expressive Art Therapy
๐Ÿ’œ Grief Groups
๐Ÿ’œ Horse Whisperer Grief Camp or Water Camp
๐Ÿ’œ Expressive Arts Activity Nights
๐Ÿ’œ Outreach Capacity Support

We are proud to work alongside Central Okanagan Public Schools to ensure students have access to compassionate support before, during, and after the school day. As District Principal Sherri Roche puts it: grief impacts learning, well-being, and connection. Partnerships like this ensure that no one has to navigate that experience alone.

Anyone can make a referral. Reach out to Andi, Bereavement Services Coordinator, at 250.763.5511.

Because no one should have to grieve or die alone. ๐Ÿ’œ

Laughter is good for the soul. And next Friday it is also good for our community. ๐ŸŽคComedy for a Cause is coming to Dakod...
08/11/2026

Laughter is good for the soul. And next Friday it is also good for our community. ๐ŸŽค

Comedy for a Cause is coming to Dakoda's Comedy Lounge on Friday August 21st at 6:30pm, featuring the hilarious Alison Lujan and friends.

The best part? 100% of ticket sales go directly to COHA.

Proudly presented by Kelowna Mercedes-Benz.

Tickets are $20 at kelownacomedy.ca.
Dakoda's Comedy Lounge, 1574 Harvey Ave, Kelowna.

Come for the laughs. Stay for the cause.

Inspired to host your own event for COHA? We would love to hear your idea. Community partner fundraisers are one of the most creative and meaningful ways to support our work. Learn more at www.hospicecoha.org.

Because no one should have to grieve or die alone. ๐Ÿ’œ

Standing Together in Our CommunityAs wildfires continue to impact communities across the Okanagan, we extend our deepest...
08/11/2026

Standing Together in Our Community

As wildfires continue to impact communities across the Okanagan, we extend our deepest gratitude to the first responders, emergency personnel, professionals, businesses, charities, and volunteers who are working tirelessly to protect and support our communities.

To those who have been evacuated, displaced, or are facing uncertainty, we stand with you. We recognize that loss during a wildfire can take many forms: the loss of a home or belongings, the disruption of daily life, separation from community, or simply the loss of a sense of safety and certainty.

At Central Okanagan Hospice Association, we believe grief is a collective. In difficult moments, we are reminded that community matters. that we carry uncertainty, loss and hope together.

To everyone opening their doors, offering resources, caring for neighbours, protecting our communities, and showing up wherever they are needed, WE THANK YOU.

To all those impacted by the wildfires, our thoughts are with you. We stand united with our Okanagan community, today and in the days ahead.



Legacy on the Links Charity Golf Tournament is one month away and we have six team spots left.This is an inaugural event...
08/07/2026

Legacy on the Links Charity Golf Tournament is one month away and we have six team spots left.

This is an inaugural event and we are pulling out all the stops. Incredible hole sponsors. Amazing prizes. And a chance to win a car.

Every round played on September 17th supports COHA's grief, bereavement, palliative care and wellness programs right here in the Central Okanagan. Because no one should have to face life's hardest moments alone.

Solo players welcome. Come as you are. Leave knowing you made a difference.

Six spots. September 17. Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club.

Secure your spot by registering at www.hospicecoha.org.

For years Linda was estranged from her family.She never imagined they would reconnect. With the compassionate support of...
08/06/2026

For years Linda was estranged from her family.

She never imagined they would reconnect.

With the compassionate support of COHA she found the courage to reach out.

"Because of that support I was able to spend these last few months surrounded by the people I love and this brings me a sense of peace I never thought possible."
โ€” Linda, COHA Client

This is what showing up looks like. Every day, in the Central Okanagan, COHA makes this possible.

Because no one should have to grieve or die alone.

At COHA, every moment of care, comfort, and connection is powered by you. ๐Ÿ’š From our dedicated volunteers to our passion...
08/05/2026

At COHA, every moment of care, comfort, and connection is powered by you. ๐Ÿ’š

From our dedicated volunteers to our passionate donors and local supporters, this community is the heart of everything we do. Because of your generosity, COHA remains accessible, compassionate, and full of warmth for families in the Central Okanagan when they need it most.

We couldnโ€™t do this work without your hands, hearts, and support. Thank you for showing up for our community, day after day. ๐Ÿซ‚โœจ

Want to get involved? Whether through volunteering, donating, sponsoring or joining us at our upcoming events, thereโ€™s always a place for you here.

Happy BC Day from all of us at COHA. ๐Ÿ”๏ธToday we celebrate the province we call home and the communities that make it suc...
08/03/2026

Happy BC Day from all of us at COHA. ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Today we celebrate the province we call home and the communities that make it such a beautiful place to live.

In the Central Okanagan we are lucky to have neighbours who show up for one another during life's hardest moments.
That is what COHA is built on. Community. Compassion. And the belief that no one should have to navigate grief or death alone.

Enjoy the long weekend. We are grateful to be part of this community with you.

The COHA Team

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