01/11/2025
This has been a hard week for all of us, knowing that Shalom House’s services are coming to an end. This is something we hoped we would not have to face.
But as difficult as this moment is, I also want us to hold onto something very important — the incredible difference that has been made here, and the kindness that has filled this place from the very beginning.
To our team — thank you. You’ve faced every challenge with courage, professionalism, and compassion. You’ve cared for people and families at their most vulnerable moments, and you’ve done it with such dignity and love. You have truly been the heart of this hospice.
To our trustees, thank you for your guidance and dedication. I know how hard you’ve worked to try to keep us going — exploring every option, every possibility — and your commitment has always come from a place of deep care and responsibility.
To our amazing shop volunteers — thank you for everything you’ve given. Your time, smiles, and dedication have made such a difference, turning every sale into care and comfort for others. Though our charity is closing, your kindness and commitment will always be remembered with gratitude. 💜
To our house volunteers — you have given your time, your energy, and your hearts. You’ve sat with attendees, made cups of tea, offered smiles, and given comfort when words simply weren’t enough. The warmth you’ve brought to this place has meant more than you’ll ever know.
To our volunteer drivers - Your kindness, reliability, and generosity made an incredible difference—ensuring people were able to access our services. Thank you for every mile, every smile, and every act of service.
To those that have supported us through fundraising or offering their services or just general support - thank you for standing by us. Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in our work have made everything we achieved possible
As Business Manager, I’ve seen first hand how much effort has gone into keeping this hospice running — the fundraising, the countless behind-the-scenes tasks that no one ever sees, but that make all the difference. Every single person here has played a part in making this place what it is — and that’s something to be proud of.
It’s heart breaking that we’re closing, yes. But the truth is, what we’ve built here doesn’t end today. The care, the compassion, and the community we created — that lives on in the people we’ve helped, in the families we’ve supported, and in each of us as we move forward.
We’ve brought comfort, peace, and dignity to people when they needed it most. That is an extraordinary thing. And no matter what happens next, no one can ever take that away.
So, from the bottom of my heart — thank you.
Thank you for your dedication, your kindness, and your belief in what we did. It has been an honour to stand beside you all, and to be part of something so deeply meaningful.
Though this is a goodbye, the spirit of this hospice — the love, the care, the humanity — will continue wherever we go next.
Thank you, everyone. Sam
