We promise to journey with you, through end-of-life and grief, for as long as you need us. Hospice Calgary is one organization with three centres of care.
It is our mission to help people find hope and well-being through the provision of compassionate support and exceptional care during advanced illness, end-of-life, and grief.
04/26/2026
Can't make it to Hike 2026 next Sunday? You can still make an impact by helping us reach our fundraising goal! https://ow.ly/zbk050YP5NY
“My daughter felt alone and misunderstood in what she was going through. The Children’s Grief Centre helped her feel less alone by connecting her with other kids she could relate to.” — Parent of a Child Client
By donating today, you are helping people and their loved ones get the support they need. 💛
04/24/2026
LeeAnne, our Manager of Volunteer Services, knows firsthand just how vital volunteers are to everything we do.
"All of our volunteers are so amazing, and we could not do what we do without you."
From the volunteers who bring compassion to our Bereavement Telephone Support Program, Companion Program, and Patient Care, to the creative folks sewing, making music, gardening, and helping in the kitchen—you make a difference every day.
We’re also so grateful for our administrative volunteers who keep things running behind the scenes, the energetic volunteers who support our Children’s Grief Centre and Osten‑Victor Living with Advanced Illness Centre programs, and our incredible event volunteers who always show up when they’re needed most.
And of course, thank you to our dedicated Board of Directors for volunteering your time, skills, and connections to support our community.
To all of our volunteers: thank you for your compassion, creativity, and commitment.
Happy National Volunteer Week! 🌟
04/23/2026
When you first walk into Rosedale Hospice, you'll always be greeted with a smile and a sense of understanding. Elly is one of our volunteer receptionists, and she knows how important that first interaction can be.
For this National Volunteer Week, we thank Elly and all of our dedicated volunteers for the care and compassion they put into their work.
04/22/2026
National Volunteer Week continues, and today we would like you to meet Wendy, a volunteer sewer for Rosedale Hospice.
It's such a privilege to have volunteers with so many different skills come and share their talents. We're thankful for the many meaningful contributions they provide to our community.
04/21/2026
It's Day 2 of National Volunteer Week and we're continuing to celebrate the volunteers who play a vital role in Hospice Calgary's work.
Meet CreeAnn, a Bereavement Telephone Support Program volunteer with the Osten-Victor Living with Advanced Illness Centre. We’re very grateful to have her as part of our team.
04/20/2026
Every year, National Volunteer Week gives us the chance to say thank you.
All week long, we’re sharing the voices of the volunteers who make Hospice Calgary what it is.
Meet Terry, a patient care volunteer at Rosedale Hospice. We’re so grateful to have him as part of our community.
04/16/2026
Join us on May 3rd for Hike 2026!
Hear from our volunteers and sponsors on why they take part in the Hike for Hospice every year.
Another unforgettable night out with the incredible kids and families from our Children’s Grief Centre 💙 This time, we took over a couple of lanes at Splitsville! From bowling battles to arcade games, the night was filled with fun, connection, and joy. Moments like these remind us how powerful community can be.
04/09/2026
Hike 2026 fundraising is in full swing, and there's still time to join the fun! Fundraise $500 as an individual or $1,000 as a team by May 2 at 10:30 a.m., and we’ll recognize you with a thank-you sign* along the hike route.
We’re cheering you on!
To request a different name on your thank you sign than the one displayed on your fundraising page, please contact events@hospicecalgary.ca.
04/07/2026
National Caregiver Day gives us a chance to recognize the profound impact caregivers have on their families and communities. In Canada, 1 in 4 people provide unpaid care to a family member or friend. Supporting caregivers is a big part of what we do, and today we're thinking about the people who quietly give so much of themselves to support someone in their life. Thank you, caregivers!
04/06/2026
Bubbles has an important job at the Children's Grief Centre. He's the namesake of the Ask Bubbles Wonder Wall — a space where kids can pose the hard questions about grief and loss that aren't always easy for them to say out loud.
The Wonder Wall gives kids a space to ask those questions, engage with what other kids have shared, and realize their feelings aren't theirs alone. Grief support can come in many forms, and sometimes all it takes is knowing someone else is asking the same questions.
04/02/2026
Rosedale Hospice is now equipped with a fully modernized elevator, allowing patients and families the ease of access they need and deserve. This is all thanks to the transformational gifts provided by the Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park, the Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial and the Rotary Club of Calgary North, that made this project possible.
A special thank you to one of our very dedicated Rosedale volunteers, Geraldine Hutchinson, who spear-headed the incredible fundraising initiative for this project. As a former in-house volunteer, Geraldine knows first hand the consequences of having one of our elevators out of service. She made it her mission to do something about it and we are forever grateful.
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We promise to journey with you through end-of-life and grief for as long as you need us.
What we offer:
Child & Family Grief Counselling through the Children’s Grief Centre: We provide programs and services that guide grieving children, teens, and families as they face advanced illness and life after the death of someone close to them (including sudden or accidental deaths).
Support during Advanced Illness through Sage Centre Community Hospice Services: We offer individual and group support for those living with advanced illness.
End-of-Life Care through Rosedale Hospice: Located in the quiet NW neighbourhood of Rosedale, we provide 24-hour end-of-life care for adult cancer patients.
Education: We offer presentations and accredited workshops and can deliver them to groups and schools, customizing the content, location and format to the audience.
Resources: We develop information, tools and resources for grieving children, teens, and their families, as well as for those living with advanced illness and their family members. Our resources are also available to support volunteers, professionals and community advocates in their day-to-day work.
