St. Joseph's Hospice

08/12/2026

🦋A heartfelt thank you to Barry Hogan, for donating a day of compassionate care at St. Joseph’s Hospice. In honour of all the Volunteers at Hospice.🦋

Funding a Day of Compassionate Care is more than just a donation, it is a heartfelt contribution that ensures we can continue to offer our community comfort, peace, and exceptional care when they need it the most. Your support enriches our residents and families’ time spent at Hospice during their end-of-life journey, giving them a space to focus on what truly matters.

Daily ‘Care for a Day’ at St. Joseph’s Hospice exceeds $785. With Government funding only covering 56% of the cost per bed per day, we experience a funding shortfall of $345 per bed.

Our $200 Care for a Day Donation helps fund a day of care and bridges the gap to ensure our care continues in the Sarnia Lambton Community.

You can choose to have your donation recognized on our Social Media or remain anonymous. In addition, we will add a butterfly to our Care for a Day board in the Hospice Residence, in recognition of your gift. All donations are eligible for a full tax receipt. You can choose to dedicate a day in memory of a loved one, in honour of someone special, or support a future resident who will need our care.

💙 Thanks to you, we can provide care that truly matters—your support creates a lasting impact.

To Donate:
📞 Call: 519-337-0537
🏢 Visit: St. Joseph's Hospice Resource Centre, 475 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON
💻 Online: https://www.stjosephshospice.ca/donate-online

08/11/2026

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 62 CONTINUES TO SUPPORT ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPICE

On August 11, 2026, the Sarnia Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 presented St. Joseph’s Hospice with a $2,500 donation. We are so thankful for their continued support of St. Joseph’s Hospice and their tremendous generosity to those we serve. Donations like this assist us in continuing to provide our services at no cost to the Sarnia Lambton Community. Thank you, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62!

In photo, from left to right: Maria Muscedere, Director of Fund Development and Community Relations, St. Joseph’s Hospice; Bruce Browning, Community Services Officer, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62, and; Lesley Coene, Fund Development Coordinator, St. Joseph’s Hospice

08/11/2026

SARNIA HEAVY HOCKEY DRAFT GIVES BACK TO HOSPICE AGAIN THIS YEAR

Again, this year, Shawn organized the Sarnia Heavy Hockey Draft that raised funds for St. Joseph’s Hospice. On August 10, 2026, a cheque in the amount of $1,760 was donated to Hospice. We are always grateful for their continued support and generosity of those we serve. This donation will make a meaningful difference in the lives of the clients, residents and families in our care.

In photo, from left to right: Tammy Witcher, Special Events Coordinator, St. Joseph’s Hospice; Steve Mitro, Champion and, Shawn Dickey, Event Organizer

08/11/2026

08/07/2026

🦋A heartfelt thank you to Paul & Helen Toenders, for donating a day of compassionate care at St. Joseph’s Hospice. In memory of Paul Toenders Sr.🦋

Funding a Day of Compassionate Care is more than just a donation, it is a heartfelt contribution that ensures we can continue to offer our community comfort, peace, and exceptional care when they need it the most. Your support enriches our residents and families’ time spent at Hospice during their end-of-life journey, giving them a space to focus on what truly matters.

Daily ‘Care for a Day’ at St. Joseph’s Hospice exceeds $785. With Government funding only covering 56% of the cost per bed per day, we experience a funding shortfall of $345 per bed.

Our $200 Care for a Day Donation helps fund a day of care and bridges the gap to ensure our care continues in the Sarnia Lambton Community.

You can choose to have your donation recognized on our Social Media or remain anonymous. In addition, we will add a butterfly to our Care for a Day board in the Hospice Residence, in recognition of your gift. All donations are eligible for a full tax receipt. You can choose to dedicate a day in memory of a loved one, in honour of someone special, or support a future resident who will need our care.

💙 Thanks to you, we can provide care that truly matters—your support creates a lasting impact.

To Donate:
📞 Call: 519-337-0537
🏢 Visit: St. Joseph's Hospice Resource Centre, 475 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON
💻 Online: https://www.stjosephshospice.ca/donate-online

08/05/2026

LIUNA LOCAL 1089 CONTINUES TO SUPPORT ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPICE

On August 4, 2026, LiUNA Local 1089 presented St. Joseph’s Hospice with a $5,000 cheque from their 21st Annual LiUNA Charity Golf Tournament! We are so thankful for our continued partnership with LiUNA Local 1089 and their continued support of St. Joseph’s Hospice and those we serve. Their generosity helps ensure our programs and services remain available at no cost to residents and families. Thank you LiUNA Local 1089!

In photo, from left to right: Shawn Lester; Maria Muscedere, Director of Fund Development & Community Relations, St. Joseph’s Hospice; Tony Valenti; Tammy Witcher, Special Events Coordinator, St. Joseph’s Hospice; Shay Harris

08/05/2026

DONATION FROM MEDALLION GROUP INSURANCE SUPPORTS RURAL HOSPICE RESIDENCE

On July 31, 2026, Medallion Group Insurance presented St. Joseph’s Hospice with a $1,000 cheque to go towards purchasing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for our Rural Hospice Residence in Petrolia. We are truly grateful for Medallion Group Insurance for helping to improve community safety and choosing to support St. Joseph’s Hospice.

In photo, from left to right: Chris Oram, Retired Sarnia Police Officer; Rebecca Reed, Director of Personal Lines & Group, McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers Inc.; Shawnna Fournier, Community Partnerships Coordinator, Medallion Group Insurance; Heather Emmons, Hospice Volunteer & Retired Sarnia Police Officer; and Tatum Barker, Account Manager, Member Services, Medallion Group Insurance

08/05/2026

Together, we are stronger!

On June 23 & 24, 2026, the Ontario Hospice Fund Developers (OHFD) Retreat brought together 51 fundraising professionals representing 26 hospices across Ontario for two inspiring days of learning, collaboration, and connection, graciously hosted by Bethell Hospice Foundation.

The 51 attendees shared ideas, experiences, and best practices, reinforcing that while each hospice serves its own community, we are united by a common purpose: ensuring individuals and families have access to compassionate, dignified hospice care when they need it most.

The retreat strengthened relationships, inspired new ideas, and reinforced the value of working together to advance hospice care across Ontario. A heartfelt thank you to Bethell Hospice Foundation for your warm hospitality and for hosting this year's retreat.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the incredible OHFD Conference Committee. Your countless hours of planning, organization, and dedication made this retreat an outstanding success. We look forward to continuing to learn from one another, support one another, and strengthen hospice care for the individuals and families we are privileged to serve.