News & Updates

Being a part of a child’s journey, even through the hardest moments, is something that profoundly impacts us. It’s an honour to maintain strong, lasting relationships with families, even after their loss. We cherish every visit when families come back to Emily’s House — reminiscing about their child, sharing laughter,…

Grief and Bereavement flyer for fall 2024…

Remembering Jana, who was truly a light in this world. She adored her family and friends, always finding joy in every moment. Even near the end, when her mom encouraged her to rest, she said, *“I don’t want to rest, Mom. I want to live.”* And that’s exactly what she…

I spy with my little eye another exciting community outing with Emily’s House youth! Our children’s hospice “away team” (a recreation coordinator, nurses/PSWs and volunteers) took Emily’s House clients for an adventure to The Well and the Stacked Market in downtown Toronto yesterday. So much to see, hear, do and…

The Emily’s House summer camp adventures continued in August with some Olympic-themed fun. The kids enjoyed crafts, word searches, group activities, and each one had their special moment at the medal podium. Clearly, this camp series was a gold medal winner! Thank you to the volunteers and hospice care team…

CANADIAN VIRTUAL HOSPICE provides resources and recommendations for financial assistance for patients and caregivers managing a palliative care journey, including: Patient Benefits Disability Benefits Social Assistance Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits Employer Insurance Plans Living Benefits Tax Credits Caregiver Benefits Survivor Benefits For more information and resources, visit: https://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home/Topics/Topics/Financial+Assistance.aspx  …

Next time you go to the dentist, would you be willing to ask for a donation of dental powder for hand and foot molds for our Legacy Program? While your dentist gives you a healthier, brighter smile, you can help put smiles on the faces of parents of palliative children.

Emily’s House Sensational Sensory Summer Camp was held at Emily’s House children’s hospice in July and incorporated all the senses into five days of sensory adventures, play with purpose, music therapy group activities, and magical moments. The children FELT the touch of a prickly hedgehog, furry friends, soft plush toys,…

“Emily’s House Explores” is a new program series for Emily’s House children’s hospice that explores inclusive/adaptive adventures with our children and youth, and their families. During these community excursions, families are introduced to accessible, child-friendly destinations while meeting peer families who are also managing a paediatric palliative care prognosis. All…

For your information and interest, the 2023/24 Audited Financial Statements are now available and posted on our website. Click here to go to the page on our website.

Thank you to Petro-Can CareMakers Foundation for donating to our Emily’s House children’s hospice/Philip Aziz Centre for hospice care caregiver supports. Ijaz Hussain, Petro-Canada Associate and member of the CareMakers Foundation local grant advisory council and his son toured Emily’s House, and took great interest in the programming underway, and…

At Emily’s House children’s hospice and the Philip Aziz Centre for hospice care, wrap-around psychosocial supports for caregivers and immediate family (through one-on-one, family or peer group care structures) are intended to improve quality-of-life, and encourage improved wellbeing and longer-term well-being outcomes. One of our Emily’s House Social Workers…