Building Room To Care . . . Our Dream
Residential Hospice Project
Imagine there was a place in the community where those who
are dying receive compassionate end of life care in a private and comfortable
home like setting.
Imagine the peace of mind, knowing that your loved one is being
cared for by a specially trained care team of medical, nursing, support
staff and hospice volunteers who are dedicated to their physical, emotional,
and spiritual care and comfort. Imagine they are there offering compassionate
care, and providing around the clock support and pain management
options.
Imagine that those who come here to die, also come here to live and
are encouraged to savour these measured days and to make them
as meaningful and rich as possible.
Imagine the comfort of knowing that their values, beliefs, and dignity
are fully respected as their lives come to an end.
This is the heart of hospice care.
At the Comox Valley Hospice Society, we understand that the way we
care for and support people who are dying and their families is a measure
of our society. We know that most people would prefer to spend their
final days at home in familiar surroundings with their friends and
families around them. We also know that many people who currently die
in hospital could, with proper support, die at home. There are others,
who for various reasons cannot or do not wish to die at home. It is
imperative that our community, like many others around the province,
provide the option of access to the more peaceful surroundings of a
residential hospice rather than an acute care hospital.
A residential hospice is not a hospital. It is a place between a hospital
and a home with a very home like environment. It is a place where living
each day to the fullest is the focus.
Help Make This Dream A Reality...
We envision a facility of approximately 10,000 square feet, at an estimated cost of three million dollars. Your donation of $250 will fund one square foot of this community legacy and make a valuable difference to families here in the Comox Valley. And, you can dedicate your square foot donation in memory of a loved one, or offer it as a gift in someone’s name. To help make this dream a reality click here to buy your square foot. (select buy a square foot from the fund/designation drop down)
In addition, we invite each of you to become part of our dream by keeping informed, promoting this project in the community and encouraging charitable donations to be directed towards our capital fund. As an individual or business, you can also help by talking about this project with your family, friends and colleagues or by organizing a fundraiser or project to support this effort. For more information about specific types of donations click here. For a more detailed residential hospice project overview click here.
And, we understand that when donating money is not always a possibility, there are many other ways you can help. Are you a skilled craftsman? Do you have time to volunteer your expertise? Do you have access to building materials at a reduced cost? Please call the Comox Valley Hospice Society at 250-339-5533 to discuss how you can be a part of this project by making an in-kind donation.
