News & Updates

You can join our Direct Client Care Team today!  Philip Aziz Centre & Emily’s House is dedicated to caring for adults and children with terminal illness and who are medically complex (requiring specific care), while also supporting their families. Programs include respite/advanced respite, transitional care, end-of-life care, community care visits and more!…

A month away, so register and start your fundraising to be in line for some exciting prizes! Register at:  Hike  …

One of the most exciting, new elements in our Music Therapy program is the recent acquisition of an Enya Cyber-G Digital Guitar, with thanks to Kiwanis Club of Toronto Foundation Arts and Culture grant funding. This instrument is quick to learn and easier to play for many of our children…

Do you have yard sale plans before the end of summer? Hosting a barbeque or games night? Gathering friends for monthly Mahjong and Margaritas? Consider donating proceeds or inviting a donation to hospice care. If you are following these posts, you already know the difference hospice programming, services and compassionate…

Emily’s House circus-themed camp came to town and filled the house with all kinds of excitement for five days last week! The recreation space was transformed into the inside of a circus tent, with banners and props. Children, staff, and volunteers dressed up with clown accessories and big red noses.

As part of the Emily’s House Explores series, live concert outings are one of the community destination options for children and families. These concerts are intentionally relaxed. They welcome families with children and youth with complex needs, and create an environment where families feel comfortable to come and go. To…

Everyone eventually will be touched by hospice care – in their community, family, and in their own home.  We invite you to help us offer compassionate care and support for families in our community.  Come hike with us! Create a team! ♦ Opening Stretch with Tammy Gunn! ♦ Music with DJ…

Thank you to palliative care doctor Dr. Giulia Perri, Lucas, Gregory, and the entire Youths for Hospice team for visiting Emily’s House children’s hospice.  It is especially exciting when people this young engage and advocate for hospice care. In addition to a donation from their ongoing fundraising and volunteer service…

An Emily’s House Mum wrote to let the team know that she was so appreciative of all the care provided to her daughter: “Thank you all for taking care of my princess with so much kindness and love. You had arranged her birthday party and made those Moments more special…

Community hospice care brings compassion right into your home, and provides respite for caregivers. And sometimes, it will take you out of your home for a local, lunch adventure in your community.   For more on our PAC Community Hospice supports for adults: https://paceh.ca/what-we-do/visiting-community-hospice-services/     #philipazizcentre; #palliativecare; #hospiceontario;…

Community hospice care brings compassion right into your home, and provides respite for caregivers. For more on our PAC Community Hospice supports for adults: https://paceh.ca/what-we-do/visiting-community-hospice-services/ #philipazizcentre; #palliativecare; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

by Bruno Geremia, Past Chair, Emily’s House Family Advisory Council Since completing my service as Chair of the Emily’s House Family Advisory Council (FAC) in March of this year, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on how far the Council has come, the goals we accomplished, and future direction. Helping…