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Peace, health and community to everyone as we welcome summer solstice this Sunday and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. For the land and lasting contributions they have shared, we are grateful. We would like to also take this opportunity to acknowledge that the land, on which Emily’s House and…

It was wonderful to have Emily’s House patients and families represented today by our Family Advisory Council Chair, who joined the Emily’s House multidisciplinary team for our first Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) meeting focused on Patient (and Family) Centred Care. The session included…

What makes a community resilient? While infrastructure and services are important, the real flex lies in relationships. Communities become stronger when people know and look out for one another and feel they belong. Volunteers help people endure challenges, recover from setbacks, and remain connected to their home and social circles.

Here is what an adult client had to share about his PAC Volunteer, Christiano: “Chris is a very cheerful person and is a great continuing visit for me each week. We have terrific chats together and he is a great friend to me.”  Hospice volunteers are always needed – for adults…

“Once I understood that my child was going to die from her cancer, her palliative care referral was the best thing that could have happened.” “… As we come to the end of Neve’s story, I want to reiterate that palliative care is “just” good care for people who are suffering and/or…

We see you. We value you. We care for you. #pride; #pridemonth; #diversity; #inclusion; #respect; #belonging; #support; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliativecare; #palliativecare; #hospicecare; #hospice; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

Summer really ramps up when the parachute games begin outside on the grass. It’s like a portable rainbow of fun and inclusive group play. So many game options. Pour in a couple of kids and volunteers, and the smiles are contagious. Just add imagination and stir. #parachutegames; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliativecare;…

Our CEO, Rauni Salminen, dropped the puck to start the kids’ tournament for Hockey for Grace 2026. She reports: “It was a lovely event on Saturday in Newmarket, with 40 kiddos on the ice. Amy and Chris were run off their feet but already talking about the next big hockey…

On Mother’s Day we celebrated mothers who are impacted by hospice care – both at Emily’s House children’s hospice, and in homes in the community. Today we want to issue a big and celebratory shout out to the volunteer drivers who selflessly, hand-delivered Mother’s Day gift bags and encouragement. We…

Who doesn’t want to sail away on S.S. Strawberry right now? The Emily’s House back yard has become a gateway to the high seas! Gotta love the Emily’s House Rec Team and volunteers who are taking a complete soaking to bring some joy to this very young sailor!…

In tribute and in memory, sometimes it helps to share memories and hopes in a collage of art with a group of friends, like this framed collection of special notes on paper butterflies. Memories of thumb wars and smoothies; and hopes that there is cookie baking in heaven. #legacyart; #tributes;…

Shai DeLuca and Jill Schneiderman are hatching a design “refresh” plan for Emily’s House after a first visit…. Shai currently appears as a regular design and décor expert on Global News’ The Morning Show. He also frequently serves as a design expert for CityTV’s Breakfast Television. Special thanks to Care…