Community Supporters
Thank you doesn’t seem enough! It takes many contributions from individuals, companies, businesses and organizations annually, to guarantee our continued success in offering hospice programs and services free of charge.
Drews story
I’m thankful for: a great love story and valuable grief support I met my late wife Diane in a crowded Toronto pub. After I drove her home in the rain, she invited me in for coffee and we stayed up the whole night talking. In the 37 years that followed, I never got bored of… Continue reading Drews story
tracy and stevens story
We’re thankful for: our mother’s love and compassionate hospice care Our mother, Mignonne (Mickie), raised us in a small northern town called Kirkland Lake. Although money was a bit tight, we never felt poor: our mom gave us the kind of richness that only love can provide. She was hard-working, dedicated to her family, and… Continue reading tracy and stevens story
Paul’s story
My kids and I will always draw strength from the care and comfort their mom experienced in her last days. My wife Lori was only 44 when she died last fall, leaving me and our two children devastated. Lori and I met at teachers’ college in New Brunswick and quickly knew that we wanted to… Continue reading Paul’s story
Michelle’s Story
We belonged together like peas and carrots. Ian John Mason was my best friend and life partner. His infectious smile lit up the room. He was a proud son, brother, father and friend to many, especially his work mates at York Regional Police Services. Ian was strong and healthy. He played golf, hockey and baseball… Continue reading Michelle’s Story
Doane House Hospice Wins Spirit of Success Award
We are proud to announce that Doane House Hospice has won the Spirit of Success Not-for-Profit of the year award, presented by the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce! Doane House Hospice has been a member of the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce for over 10 years and this is the first time we have won… Continue reading Doane House Hospice Wins Spirit of Success Award
MARGARET BAHEN HOSPICE – NOW HIRING!
We are now hiring for the Margaret Bahen Hospice located in Newmarket. For more information and a list of the available positions please see below. Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Fundraising Assistant
We Wear Because We Care About you
As positive cases continue to rise in Toronto and York region, Better Living has responded with the launch of the “Why I Wear” social campaign. It is imperative that we act together NOW to protect our community and ourselves. There are 3 easy actions you can do to make a difference: 1. WEAR A MASK… Continue reading We Wear Because We Care About you
Angels work here!
We have more than 350 front line workers that are tirelessly working through the COVID-19 pandemic by caring for Residents in our Long Term Care Home and at Margaret Bahen Hospice and helping Clients in the Community stay safe at home. To show our endless appreciation to our team, we are asking the community to… Continue reading Angels work here!
Call for donations
Now more than ever our Community Support Services, Long Term Care Home and Residential Hospice services need support from the community. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly put a strain on our Personal Protective Equipment stock. At this time the usage of PPE is integral to the ongoing safety of our Clients, Residents and our Employees.… Continue reading Call for donations