St. Joseph's Hospice

St. Joseph's Hospice We are here for you...because of you. St. Hospice also provides relief and support for caregivers of those who are ill.

Joseph's Hospice provides palliative and bereavement support to hundreds of individuals and their families living in London and surrounding area. Hospice is a refuge on the journey of life that is the most difficult to imagine- a life threatening illness or the eventuality of dying.

Thinking about making a donation?✨ Here’s some answer to the questions we hear most.Your gift helps families and reside...
02/27/2026

Thinking about making a donation?✨

Here’s some answer to the questions we hear most.

Your gift helps families and residents right here in our community providing comfort, dignity, and support when it matters most. Every donation makes a real difference in the lives of people receiving hospice care, and their loved ones.

And yes — you’ll receive your tax receipt instantly by email.
Give today: www.sjhospicelondon/donate-now

✨ Does a small donation make a difference?
Yes — absolutely. Every gift matters. Even a small donation helps provide comfort, support, and dignity to families during life’s most difficult moments. When combined with other donations, it creates a real impact.

✨ Where does my donation go?
Your gift goes directly to supporting care at St. Joseph’s Hospice of London. That means funding for compassionate care, family support, essential programs, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for residents and their loved ones. We are only 50% funded by the government, we rely on donations for the remaining.

✨ Is the donation process complicated?
Not at all. Our donation process is simple and quick, and you’ll receive your tax receipt instantly by email. Our website highlights all the ways to give.

✨ Why donate to hospice?
Hospice is about living fully, even at the end of life. Your donation helps ensure families have a safe, supportive place to be together, and that residents receive care that honours their dignity and comfort. It’s a gift that truly matters.

We would like to invite you to join us for Journey Through Grief: Disenfranchised Grief 💛📅 Date: Tuesday, March 3rd📍 Loc...
02/26/2026

We would like to invite you to join us for Journey Through Grief: Disenfranchised Grief 💛

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 3rd
📍 Location: St. Joseph’s Hospice of London, 485 Windermere Rd, 3rd Floor
⏰ Time: 6:30–8:30 pm (Hybrid option available)

Not all grief is recognized. Sometimes the losses we experience, like the death of an ex-partner, a miscarriage, the loss of a pet, or the end of a friendship can feel invisible to those around us. This is called disenfranchised grief, and it can be deeply isolating.

Join us for a supportive session where we’ll explore these hidden griefs, create space for validation, and share tools to help navigate loss that may feel unacknowledged.

To register, call 519-931-3474 or email admin.assistant@sjhospicelondon.com.
You don’t have to face invisible grief alone. 💛

A resident in our care passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Her children remained close, holdin...
02/25/2026

A resident in our care passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Her children remained close, holding space and offering comfort during her final moments.

Every morning, she would greet staff brightly; family and staff would remark that she is the personification of the warm Sun during these past cold days. And that is who she was for her children, a steadfast mother to the both of them, even at end of life. Even at the end of life, she remained a steady, loving presence to those around her.

Her children confirmed that "annyeong haseyo (안녕하세요)" is Korean for "Hello/Good morning/Good evening." Each time we had greeted her with "annyeong haseyo," or expressed reciprocated gratitude with "gamsahamnida (감사합니다)," She would perk up and become even brighter.

Small gestures made a big difference. Greeting her in her first language, sharing words of gratitude, and meeting her with care helped create moments of connection that brought visible joy and comfort, not only to her, but to her family as well.

Her family shared how deeply supported they felt; valued, listened to, and truly at home during their time at hospice.

It is in these moments that hospice becomes more than a place of care; it becomes a place of belonging, dignity, and love.

We’re Hiring and Making a Difference Together!At St. Joseph’s Hospice of London, our work is rooted in compassion, digni...
02/24/2026

We’re Hiring and Making a Difference Together!

At St. Joseph’s Hospice of London, our work is rooted in compassion, dignity, and community. As a nonprofit organization, every role here plays a part in supporting individuals and families through one of life’s hardest journey.

We currently have job openings for people who are passionate about caring for others and want their work to truly matter. Whether you support residents directly or work behind the scenes, your contribution helps create a warm, peaceful, and supportive environment for those we serve.

Working at hospice isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something deeply human, to show up with kindness, and to make a lasting impact in our community.

If you’re looking for meaningful work and want to help make a difference right here in London, we invite you to visit our website to learn more about current opportunities and join our hospice family.

✨ Casual Personal Support Workers (PSW)
✨ Volunteer Services Coordinator

Head to our website to learn more! www.sjhospicelondon.com/careers

Comfort every day. Care every month.When you become a monthly donor to St. Joseph’s Hospice, you ensure families and res...
02/24/2026

Comfort every day. Care every month.

When you become a monthly donor to St. Joseph’s Hospice, you ensure families and residents receive compassionate care, support, and comfort offered free of charge. Monthly giving is a meaningful way to show your ongoing support for compassionate end-of-life care. Your consistent generosity provides stability, helps sustain essential programs and services, and ensures individuals and families facing a life-limiting illness receive the care, comfort, and dignity they deserve—every single day.

Gifts are automatically processed each month, and you can update or cancel your donation at any time. It’s an easy way to make a lasting impact, all year long.

Join our community of monthly donors and make a lasting difference in the lives of the families we serve: www.sjhospicelondon.com/ways-to-give

Most people won’t ever notice it.It doesn’t sit at a bedside or hold a hand.But every day, this machine quietly protects...
02/23/2026

Most people won’t ever notice it.
It doesn’t sit at a bedside or hold a hand.
But every day, this machine quietly protects the care our patients receive.

Thanks to an incredibly generous $100,000 anonymous donation, our hospice has been able to purchase a new Automated Dispensing Cabinet, a powerful tool that strengthens safety, dignity, and trust in end-of-life care.

So what does this mean for our patients and families?

The machine securely stores and tracks medications, including controlled substances and first doses. By combining locked physical storage with cloud-based software, it ensures medications are dispensed accurately, safely, and efficiently, giving our clinical team immediate access when time matters most.

For families, it means peace of mind.
For staff, it means confidence and accountability.
For patients, it means comfort delivered without delay.

In hospice, moments are precious. When someone is in pain or distress, there’s no room for uncertainty. This cabinet helps ensure the right medication is available at the right time, so our nurses can focus fully on what matters most: compassionate, uninterrupted care.

This gift is a powerful reminder that behind every piece of equipment is a person who cares deeply about how families are supported in their most vulnerable moments. We are profoundly grateful to our anonymous donor for investing not just in technology but in comfort, safety, and dignity at the end of life.

Because sometimes, the most meaningful impact happens quietly working in the background, making every moment a little gentler.

Hospice Care in Your Home Living with a terminal illness can feel isolating and caring for a loved one can be both deepl...
02/20/2026

Hospice Care in Your Home

Living with a terminal illness can feel isolating and caring for a loved one can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly challenging. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

Our Volunteer Visiting Program offers companionship, comfort, and practical support to people living with a terminal illness in their own homes or out in the community. It also provides much-needed respite for caregivers and families, allowing them moments to rest, breathe, and simply be present as family.

Our trained, compassionate volunteers are carefully matched through a confidential intake process to support each person’s unique needs, preferences, and pace. These visits are about connection, dignity, and meeting people where they are—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Together, clients and volunteers may share:
• Companionship at home through conversation, reading, watching movies, or legacy work like photo albums and memory-keeping
• Outings in the community, including walks, trips to appointments, or simple activities like coffee or shopping

Every visit is guided by respect for each individual’s dignity, values, and life story. Our volunteers walk alongside people as they move through their own palliative journey—offering comfort, encouraging reflection, and creating space where hope and meaning can still be found.

Most importantly, these services are offered at no cost to the people we serve, because compassionate care should always be accessible.

If you or someone you love could benefit from hospice care at home, we’re here ready to support, listen, and walk beside you. 🤍

At hospice, we often say love grows on and recently, that truth filled our halls in the most beautiful way.Ben and Abby ...
02/18/2026

At hospice, we often say love grows on and recently, that truth filled our halls in the most beautiful way.

Ben and Abby celebrated their 5th birthday last month, they came to hospice carrying care packages from Gregor’s Gift, a charity created in honour of their dad. We celebrated their birthday here at Hospice, surrounded by staff, volunteers, and gratitude. For the twins and their mom, being at hospice is a way to feel close to Gregor. And for all of us, it was a powerful reminder that almost five years after his passing, Gregor’s legacy is still alive, now carried forward through his children and wife.

Gregor’s story is one of profound love, courage, and generosity. On June 26, 2020, Tara and Gregor learned two life-changing pieces of news on the same day: they were expecting twins, and Gregor had stage 4 esophageal cancer. When their twins, Ben and Abby, were born in January 2021, Gregor was undergoing aggressive chemotherapy and radiation. They were given three precious days together as a family, days filled with both anxiety and joy.

As his illness progressed, Gregor’s strength and mobility faded, but his generosity never did. He continued to care deeply for Tara, checking in on her, making sure she had a hot cup of coffee, arranging small comforts, and offering love in every way he could. In December 2021, Gregor spent his final 24 hours at hospice. In that quiet, peaceful space, away from the noise of the hospital, Tara was supported, informed, and cared for as she stayed by Gregor’s side. “We were only there for 24 hours, but it had an enormous impact on us,” Tara has shared. “Hospice opened their hearts and took care of us while caring for the person I loved.”

After Gregor’s death, when the twins were just ten months old, Tara felt a deep calling to honour Gregor’s courage and teach Ben and Abby about their father’s generous heart. Gregor’s Gift: Caring for Caregivers was born, a charity rooted in the same love Gregor showed throughout his life, focused on gently supporting those caring for terminally and critically ill loved ones. Giving back became a way for Tara to heal, and for the twins to grow up connected to their father’s legacy.

Seeing Ben and Abby walk through our doors with care packages and birthday smiles was deeply moving. Their presence was a reminder to all of us why this work matters. They brought joy to every room they walked into here at Hospice. Love does not end when someone dies. It continues, in children, in kindness, in community, and in the quiet acts of care passed forward.

As we celebrated the twins turning five, we were reminded once again: Gregor’s love grows on.

Family may be those we’re born into, or those we find along the way. It’s the people who sit close, who listen without r...
02/16/2026

Family may be those we’re born into, or those we find along the way. It’s the people who sit close, who listen without rushing, who stay...especially when staying is hard.

In the final chapters of life, it’s often the smallest moments that carry the most meaning: a shared story, a gentle laugh, a tearful smile, a hand held through the silence. These moments remind us that love doesn’t need words, it simply needs presence.

Today, we honour the families who gather, who hold space, and who walk this journey together. Because in the end, what we want most is family.

Happy Family Day 🤍

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, but for many, it also brings a quiet ache. It can be a beautiful day and a pai...
02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, but for many, it also brings a quiet ache.

It can be a beautiful day and a painful day all at once when we’re missing someone we love.
If you’re feeling that grief today, you’re not alone. It’s okay to hold both emotions at the same time: love and loss, joy and sorrow.

At hospice, we believe love doesn’t end when someone passes. It simply changes shape.

And today, we’re holding space for that love and for the grief that comes with it.

Whether you’re celebrating with someone special, remembering a loved one, or simply taking care of your heart, we’re thinking of you.

Sending you love 🫶 🫶 🫶

Coping with Loss Before It Happens 💛Sometimes grief comes before a loved one is gone. It can feel confusing, heavy, and ...
02/13/2026

Coping with Loss Before It Happens 💛

Sometimes grief comes before a loved one is gone. It can feel confusing, heavy, and even isolating but you don’t have to face it alone.

St. Joseph’s Hospice of London is offering a pilot anticipatory grief support group starting Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Anticipatory grief is the grief experienced before a loss occurs, it can be just as profound as grief after a loss.

This group provides a safe space to:
• Connect with others experiencing similar emotions
• Explore ways to cope and strengthen connection with your loved one
• Discover opportunities for legacy

🖥 5 zoom sessions, every Wednesday from 1:30–3:30 PM (online Zoom Group)
📅 Feb 25 – Mar 25, 2026

If this feels like a space you need, we’d love to welcome you. Spots are limited, so reach out today: admin.assistant@sjhospicelondon.com or 519-931-3474.

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