The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County

11/02/2026

Thank you to these four hard-working St. Clair College students, who were on site at our Windsor Campus last week to help our Lead Garden Volunteer, Gladys, prepare our gardens for the cooler weather 🪏

As part of their Protection, Security and Investigation program, they were asked to volunteer at a local organization, and we are so grateful they chose our Hospice! Thank you - the grounds look beautiful! 💚

11/01/2026

Our Erie Shores Knitting Volunteers work hard year-round to create hats, scarves, and other warm and cozy knitted items for patients and their families 🧶

Here they are showing off their collection they'll be handing out to our patients and their loved ones going into the winter months.

What a wonderful way to give back - thank you so much! 💙

10/31/2026

There was another wonderful and well-attended Education at Hospice Session this week - The Grief We Don't Always See: Understanding Disenfranchised Grief, the Nervous System, and Compassionate Support.

Hosted at both our Erie Shores and Windsor Campuses, guest speaker Denise T., Certified Holistic Grief Coach and Educator, Lighthouse Grief Coaching and Therapeutic Art reminded us that not all grief is recognized, understood or given permission to be expressed. Through meaningful stories and real-life examples, attendees explored disenfranchised grief, including losses and relationships that are often over looked and minimized.

Thank you to Denise for this wonderful presentation, and to everyone who attended, both in-person and virtually!

Hospice Education Sessions are generously supported by The Don and Gail Rodzik Education Endowment.

10/30/2026

Support from our community partners is vital in allowing us to continue providing care at no cost to patients and their loved ones.

That's why we'd like to send a huge Hospice thank you to Charitable Gaming Windsor and Paradise Gaming Centre, who continuously support local charities through charitable gaming, including our Hospice!

We could not continue to provide Hospice care in our community at no cost without their generosity, the support from our community, and the dedication from our amazing Hospice Volunteers.

Thank you all - we couldn't do it without you!

10/30/2026

We're looking for sponsors for the 30th Annual Hockey For Hospice Tournament! 🏒

For more information, please call (519) 251-2594 or email [email protected].

10/29/2026

Grieving the loss of a loved one at any time of the year is difficult, but holidays can be particularly challenging. While Halloween isn’t your typical family-oriented holiday, like Thanksgiving or Christmas, it can trigger grief in its own unique way.

Our Hospice has a few tips to help you navigate your grief. As you prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for Halloween, remember that there is no right or wrong way to cope, and you should not ignore or dismiss your grief, so it's always best to do what feels right for you and your situation.

For additional resources, please visit www.thehospice.ca/resources/. If you are interested in support or counseling with our Hospice, please call (519) 974-7100 to learn more about our programs and criteria.

10/29/2026

Thank you so much to Sunparlour Movers for supporting our Hospice, Erie Shores Campus! 🕊💙

💚 Turning everyday acts of kindness into meaningful community impact!

A heartfelt thank you to Sunparlour Movers for their generous donation of $1,965 in support of Hospice!

Through their Community Furniture Donation Drive, Sun Parlour Movers is helping give gently used furniture a second home while supporting neighbours in need throughout Windsor-Essex.

Their commitment to giving back is a wonderful reminder that making a difference can take many forms.

Thank you to the entire Sun Parlour Movers team for your generosity and dedication to strengthening our community. Your support helps ensure compassionate care remains available to local patients and families when they need it most right here at The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Erie Shores Campus. 💚

10/28/2026

The results of our 24th Annual Hospice Face to Face Campaign are in! 💚

With the unwavering support and generosity of our community, we raised an amazing $126,390.90 in support of The Fairley Family Transportation Program! Let’s give a huge round of applause to our dedicated canvassers, volunteers, supporters, and team members for your dedication and support year after year! 👏

For over two decades, this Campaign has helped provide essential transportation services to our patients and their families, and has allowed us to add our G.E.N.I.E. Program, with support from Essex-Windsor EMS. This means more care, more comfort, and more impactful experiences for our community.

Thank you to our Honourary Co-Chairs, Dr. Gary Ing and Katie Kennedy, and thank you to our long-time friend and Face to Face Campaign Founder, John Fairley – none of this would be possible without you! 💙

10/28/2026

10/27/2026

Congratulations to our newest Hospice Hero, Sue B.! 🕊️

Sue has been a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Volunteer since March 2023, and has a weekly shift at our Erie Shores Residence. She arrives each week with a positive, energetic attitude, and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Her kindness and compassion towards our patients, along with her joyful laugh and bright personality, bring so much warmth and happiness to the residence. She has a wonderful way of making others feel welcome, supported, and cared for.

Sue, your dedication and caring heart truly reflect what it means to be a Hospice Hero. Congratulations on this well-deserved award, and thank you for all that you do! 💙

A special thanks to the Erie Shores Health Foundation, as well as to The Main Grill and Ale House for generously sponsoring our Erie Shores Hospice Hero Awards!