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February is Black History Month – to celebrate the accomplishments and history of Black people.  “One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an antiracist. There is no in-between safe space of ‘not racist’.” Ibram X. Kendi…

Black History Month Emily’s House and Philip Aziz Centre acknowledge and celebrate Black History Month and encourage our staff, volunteers, and our communities to take this time to listen, learn and discuss. Every February, people across our nation participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy…

The daughter of our client Elaine made this video for the Canadian Cancer Society to highlight the importance of home palliative care. One important thing we can do in hospice palliative care is help people create legacy items that are meaningful to them and comforting to their families. Look for…

Thank You to all the people who donated and reached out.  Our Goal has been reached! A TV has been ordered and is on it’s way.  Thanks to all!   Our Main TV Broke. Please donate! A New Smart TV is Needed for the Hub Space of Emily’s House Children’s…

Keisha’s Story and New Hope: Perinatal IMPACT and Legacy Work  Keisha and Alex were looking forward to having their first child, a baby girl.  During the first trimester, however, a diagnosis of a genetic condition and a high-risk pregnancy changed the course of their plans and dreams. They were…

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Kathy Ribble and a small team of Emily’s House / PAC peeps will be staffing a community outreach table at this fun, non-commercial, outdoor Christmas “unmarket” event supporting local charities, and hosted by Forest Brook Church.  Donations will support Emily’s House / PAC programs and special project needs. Please watch…

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A World AIDS Day Post from our CEO, Rauni Salminen World AIDS Day, December 1, has been recognized since 1988.  On this day, we remember the people we have lost, reflect on how far we have come, and rally together to strengthen our resolve in the HIV response. An…

A hospice client creates a recipe book legacy project and presents it to her granddaughter. Hospice Volunteer, Paula, proudly displays the recipe book legacy project she worked on, together with her client. “I will never forget this project or this client – it has been such a joy to watch…

Emily’s House children’s hospice is so grateful to FRANK LEO & ASSOCIATES.  Last year, the Frank Leo & Associates Holiday Gift Drive for Emily’s House in Memory of Ava raised $12,092 plus toys!  Funds helped renovate the Snoezelen Room for recreational therapies supporting our medically-fragile children. The donated toy delivery…