The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society is holding its first-ever direct request to community members for philanthropic donations.
This new annual appeal will complement the organization’s established fundraising events and Dream Home Lottery.
Hospice says the success of the campaign will allow the organization to be responsive to changing needs in the community while growing the impact of fund development initiatives.
Hospice wants to continue to expand its services so that people can fulfill their desire to choose where they die and Home Hospice is a new program that will bring expert and compassionate hospice care to those who choose to die at home with family.
“The community’s support is critical for us to expand into this new much-needed service. I know Prince George will respond as it always does,” said executive director Donna Flood.
Over the next six weeks, the hospice society will be reaching out through direct mail and neighbourhood letter drops, social and traditional media appeals for charitable donations to the annual fund.
“Through the expert hospice care at the Rotary Hospice House and a growing suite of community programs, PGHPCS has established itself as a centre of excellence in palliative care and grief support right here in Prince George,” said board chair Steve Henderson. “The generosity of the community has been essential to this success and our board is proud to stand behind this new fundraising initiative.”
Donations of all sizes are welcome and community members are encouraged to consider a gift that is meaningful to them. All gifts will receive a charitable tax receipt.
Donations can be made online or by coming into the hospice office at 1506 Ferry Ave. or by calling directly 250- 563-2551.
