News & Updates

This March, we invite you to celebrate this incredible profession, and learn how social workers are meeting Ontarians where they’re at, when it matters most. We celebrate and honour our three social workers at PAC & EH: Lena Soje, Sharon Bailey-Wright and Emily Briggson. Social Workers are the heart of…

One of our Volunteer Coordinators (Mike) wrote: “Please extend a heartfelt and enthusiastic welcome to our February 2025 Graduating CORE Class pictured here with guest speaker Rami Shami and guests from the Rekai Centre! Let’s celebrate their incredible hard work and dedication as they reach this significant milestone in their…

At Emily’s House children’s hospice, children and youth are still playing. Thank you for cheering them on and supporting as you do, as part of our compassionate community.   #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatric; #palliativecare; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

Special thanks to Presenting Patrons Sean and Peta Boyd, and Agnico Eagle Mines for leadership funding for the Emily’s House Children’s Volunteer Program. Since 2013, the Boyd family and Agnico Eagle have donated over $485,000 to Emily’s House. Their combined generosity has included the first appliances for the Emily’s House…

Family Away Camp for Emily’s House Families, September 2024 It was “all hands on deck” as teams prepared for our first overnight away camp for families since before COVID. Registrations filled almost immediately. It is a rare opportunity for these children and families to have access to a…

Jessielyn, Christian, Chowdra and family returned to Emily’s House today, on the five-year anniversary of Allan’s death. They continue to celebrate and honour Allan’s Waves of Love and Inspiration by fundraising, knitting baby Yoda keychains, wearing legacy crafts, and providing very thoughtful gift donations to Emily’s House for the benefit…

Madness Mixer – Basketball Viewing and Social Mixer (Fundraising Event) March 27, 2025  The Pint Public House 277 Front St W, Toronto, ON March 27th (Thursday), 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm Casual Dress Get ready for an unforgettable night of basketball, entertainment, and socializing at the Madness…

Ruby loves bells. Our music therapist will attach a bracelet of small musical bells on her “hand socks” or on her ankle, and Ruby will enter into rigorous bell ringing to express her enthusiasm — depending on how much she enjoys the song selection, music playing, performance or moment. She…

Hockey for Grace – May 3 and 4, 2025 Emily’s House parents, Chris and Amy, plan a three-on-three hockey and community fundraising event in Newmarket to enable the Grace Adventure Fund to offer special experiences for Emily’s House children and families. Adult and children’s hockey teams, referees, and event volunteers are…

The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team invites you to join their monthly KidsGrief Q&A webinar featuring kids grief experts, Andrea Warnick, Colleen Mousseau, and Nicola Elbro. In this free webinar, they answer your serious illness, death and dying questions. Each webinar is unique. The session is also recorded and sent to…

“The history of Black communities in Canada is an integral part of Canadian history. This year’s theme is about reflecting and celebrating the contributions of Black Canadians in shaping our country while paving the way for a more equitable and inclusive future. In Canada, diversity is a fact, but inclusion…