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It has been a special time of year at Matthews House Hospice. We have had 2 very successful events occur, our Annual Golf Tournament and Giving Hearts Gala. Both were sold out well in advance and there were many new sponsors and donors attending each event. Record amounts of donations resulted in raising over $114,000 at Golf and over $365,000 at Gala. At Matthews House, we are very grateful for the commitment and dedication of our donors. Without you, Matthews House would not be what it is. Please accept the sincere thanks of all the residents and clients we serve and their families and friends for helping make Matthews House the place it is. In a recent inpatient satisfaction survey in 2 of 6 areas surveyed, families rated Matthews House care and service at 100% and above the provincial average in the other 4 categories. Thank you for helping us achieve this.
Margaret Bachle
Chief Executive Officer
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At Matthews House Hospice we appreciate the dedicated support of Canadian Tire Alliston. Brad and Nancy O’Neill are champions of our community. Whether it is supporting our hospice programs and services or other local organizations, we can count on them to be one of our biggest cheerleaders.
"When you come across an organization that means so much to a community, one that is run by great staff and countless generous volunteers, you are inspired to be involved. It is because of this that Matthews House Hospice is one of our local charities of choice. When my wife Nancy and I moved to the Alliston area 4 years ago it was for several reasons. The location, the size, the landscape, were all contributing factors, however, one factor that stood out was the sense of community that people have. We’ve lived in several places across the country that did not have a Palliative facility, let alone their own Hospital. We are fortunate to have both. This is a great community, with excellent resources, and it is our hope that everyone contributes in some form to keep it that way." - Brad O'Neill, Owner of Canadian Tire Alliston
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Annual Golf Tournament
Wednesday, August 28th
Bear Creek Golf Club
Our 13th Annual Golf Tournament was a huge success!
Our community came together to raise over $114,000!
The golfers enjoyed a great day of golf, a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, incredible prizes and a great silent auction!
Thank you to all of our golfers, sponsors, donors, and volunteers for making this event a fantastic day all round!
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Giving Hearts Gala
Friday, October 25th
Waterloo Officers' Mess Hall, Borden, ON
It was a great evening filled with client and family stories, dinner, dancing, silent & live auctions, and live music by The New Hollywood Band.
Together we raised... over $365,000 to support our residents, clients, and their families through our hospice programs and services!
Thank you to everyone who made the Giving Hearts Gala a tremendous success. A sincere thank you to our guests, donors, supporters, volunteers, and sponsors, especially our Presenting Sponsor Kevin Kemp.
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Strategic Planning Session
Tuesday, November 19th from 7pm - 9pm
Matthews House Hospice
We need your input!
We are excited to announce that Matthews House Hospice is embarking on a strategic planning process to identify and address the needs of our community over the next three years. With significant population growth expected in South Simcoe and the surrounding areas, it is crucial for us to understand the role Matthews House Hospice will play in supporting this expanding community and adapting to the changes it will bring. As a valued donor, supporter, and community member, we appreciate your insights and invite you to join us for a community session where we will discuss our vision and mission, services and programs, and community partnerships to chart a course for the future of Matthews House.
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Annual Impact Report
2023-2024 was a huge year for Matthews House Hospice! Our Annual Impact Report highlights what we've accomplished and some of our key supporters.
Our donors, volunteers, and supporters are instrumental in Matthews House Hospice making an impact in our community. Thank you!
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A Christmas Evening with Boreal
Friday, December 13th
7:30pm in Beeton, Tickets $25
Boreal celebrates the coming of winter and the spirit of the holiday season. Their seasonal concert of original songs and holiday classics has become an annual tradition. Will we see you there?
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The Reed Family hosted the Chris Reed Memorial Golf Tournament in honour of their beloved Dad and Husband raising $2,500 for hospice care! | |  |
ShivShine generously donated $580 from their fry, samosa, and drink sales at the SANS Kite Festival! | | |
Craig hosted a Music Night this July in support of Matthews House Hospice raising over $100! | | |
The Recycled Teenagers Car & Truck Club donated an wonderful $1,500 from their car shows this year! | | |
Speziale Fine Foods donated an incredible $3,342 from their dry cured meats & cheese sales at the Bradford Farmers Market! | | |
Adjala Hand Quilters donated a beautiful quilt to the silent auction for our Gala! | | |
Rosemont District Fire Department held a carwash in support of MHH that raised over $550! | | |
Marc from RIALTO R&SM for hosting a Golf Tournament and Golf Afternoon which raised a fantastic $14,620! | | |
Township of Adjala-Tosorontio generously supported the purchase of new recliner chairs for our residence with a donation of $4,500! | | |
Thank you to the Township of Essa for donating $8,500 from their Annual Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament! | | |
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We value the care experience we offer to families!
We surveyed our residential client families who stayed with us between July and September. We are happy to report, that the families feel the experience from Pre-Admission to Hospice Support was above provincial average. We are thrilled that our families feel we excel in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and are satisfied with the service and care they received. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care for our residents and their families.
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The Gift of Nature
We are grateful for Bill who created this wonderful bird bath in honour of his late wife, Vicky.
The bird bath is at home in our garden for our residents and their families to enjoy watching the birds, just as Vicky did. Thank you Bill, many residents and families will find enjoyment in this gift!
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TerraGen Solar
We had the pleasure of welcoming the team from TerraGen here at Matthews House. We were thrilled that they chose to join us for the day to volunteer in our kitchen and in our garden!
If you are interested in learning more about our Corporate Care Volunteer Program, contact Martina at mwhittick@matthews.house
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Our wonderful volunteers prepared a delicious Thanksgiving dinner for our residents and their families to enjoy together!
A special component to hospice care is creating moments for families to be together and to cherish. Thank you to our volunteers and staff who make sure our residents and families feel at home.
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Truth & Reconciliation
On September 30, we hosted a ceremony for staff and volunteers to honour the children of the residential schools, the survivors, their families, and their communities. We discussed ways to engage in reconciliation and support our Indigenous communities, such as: visiting and purchasing from Indigenous makers, attending cultural events, reading and learning stories of the culture and trauma endured, and reviewing the National Truth and Reconciliation reports.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Thank you to our wonderful volunteer garden team who make sure our Butterfly Garden and house are beautiful and welcoming all year round! You truly make sure our house feels like home to our residents, guests, and clients
Thank you to The Webber Family at Bailey Creek Farms for generously donating the fall goodies for our entrance display!
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Meals To Go
The team from Cassidy & Joe Real Estate came to volunteer in our kitchen making Meals To Go!
They also filmed a video where Cassidy meets with Marisa, our Food Services Coordinator, and they talk about our Meals To Go program and what it means for our community.
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