News & Updates

“February’s Windows: Emily,” was originally “published” on Facebook as a series of interesting and informative daily postings throughout the month of February 2017, providing a unique window each day into the current life of our own Emily Yeskoo, the palliative client after whom…

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“Today, we commemorate World AIDS Day—we stand in solidarity with the 78 million people who have become infected with HIV and remember the 35 million who have died from AIDS-related illnesses since the first cases of HIV were reported.” ~ Michel Sidibé, Executive…

One family made the most of eight days of life, with a dear child, here with us at Emily’s House…. The grandpa wanted his granddaughter to experience putting her toes in the sand.  So, he went down to the lake, released…

For over twenty years, the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care (PAC) has served individuals of all ages who are living with HIV/AIDS.  Our clients and their loved ones receive direct services, counselling, personal advocacy, social service coordination, volunteer visitation, as well as…

Read Ava’s story at: http://www.philipazizcentre.ca/avas-garden-our-tribute-to-ava/. Donate now to Ava’s Christmas Fund:  …

Our Philip Aziz Center / Emily’s House volunteer Youth Advisory Council (YAC) held their first-ever YAC Fantasy Fundraiser on Sunday, September 25th, 2-5 pm.  It was an exciting afternoon of “fantasy fun” in support of hospice care, with a Princess Tea Party, a Superhero photo shoot, toy sales and…

On Friday August 26, 2016, Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care visited Emily's House to make the announcement below. Also speaking were: Rick Firth (HPCO), MPP Arthur Potts (Beaches East York), Marlene Geremia and Rauni Salminen (CEO, Philip Aziz Centre – Emily's House). Minister Hoskins…

July’s Emily’s House Summer Camp Program theme was “Around the World / Olympics 2016”! Every morning the children were greeted with songs and dances, welcoming them as Emily’s House athletes, and readied for the travel and challenges planned for that…

MDRT Media Release, final 19 Aug 2016  …

Thank you for your support of Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care / Emily’s House this last year.  Please check out our 2015-2016 Annual Report, which covers accomplishments, events, financials, highlights and impacts from our volunteer and client services programs. Click to download 2015-2016 Report…

If you haven't yet taken a tour in person, you can take a Virtual Tour of Emily’s House from our website.  Click the picture below and enjoy.  …