Hospice Norwood Receives Big Boost From $8500 Donation

By Scott Arnold

Hospice Norwood is thanking the Masons of Peterborough District and the Masonic Foundation of Ontario after receiving an $8,500 donation to support hospice care in the community.

James Dunn, John Muise, Gary Ballard, Trever Donnelly, Andrew Henderson and Bill Osborne with Hospice Norwood representatives Jan Darling and Glenda Johnson. (photo via hospice Norwood)

The donation was part of a larger fundraising effort that raised more than $25,000. The proceeds were shared between Hospice Norwood, Hospice Peterborough and The Bridge Hospice in Warkworth.

Hospice Norwood recently welcomed representatives from the Masons to recognize their contribution and thank them for supporting the organization's work serving Norwood and surrounding communities.

The organization says community generosity plays a vital role in making hospice care possible, helping provide programs and support for people living with life-limiting illnesses, as well as their caregivers, families and those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Hospice Norwood expressed its appreciation to everyone who contributed to the fundraising effort, saying donations from individuals and community partners continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those it serves.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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The Government of Ontario Investing $60,000 in Hospice Norwood

New funding from the Government of Ontario is set to make a big difference for programming at Hospice Norwood.

photo courtesy of hospice norwood.

The funding will be used to renovate an accessible bathroom, increase accessibility in the meeting space and hire a Rural Outreach Coordinator to oversee/coordinate community hospice programs.

"We're working hard to expand health care services in rural communities like ours, and this investment will ensure that patients in Norwood receive high quality end-of-life care," said MPP David Piccini. "This additional funding and programming will better enable the hardworking staff and volunteers at Hospice Norwood to leverage Peterborough and deliver better care to our community."

Programming will be focused on people living with a palliative diagnosis, caregivers of people living with a palliative diagnosis and people experiencing grief due to the death of a significant person in their life.

Hospice Norwood will be holding a public information meeting at the Norwood Legion on Jan. 31 to update the community on progress Hospice Norwood has made in the past year and introduce the new Rural Outreach Coordinator.

Intake for programs will occur through Hospice Peterborough and those interested in the programming can contact Intake Coordinators Amy and Lisa at 705-742-4042 × 251.

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