Each month, St. Andrew's Church supports a local/county organization/charity or cause with donations (when appropriate) and sharing of information about the work of the organization
Our January Outreach focus is the Huron Hospice
When a government abrogates its responsibility to its citizens, the duty to preserve justice and the common good falls to the people themselves.
It has now been 16 months since construction was completed to expand Huron Hospice from 4 to 6 beds.
However, the two additional beds have remained closed. During this time, 63 people have been turned away because the existing 4 beds were full.
Over the past 6 years, despite following each recommendation provided by the ministry in order to obtain operating funds for these beds, the Hospice has not been successful.
We must now, as residents of Huron County ACT.
Keep in mind, in the Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario Government placed 4.5 Billion dollars into a contingency fund and up to 2 billion dollars of this money is earmarked for health care alone. This Minister is currently overseeing the disbursement of 155 million dollars to establish private for profit and non profit clinics in the province when health care experts have clearly provided evidence to prove that if our current health care system was funded appropriately, there would be no wait lists for any surgery or need for private clinics.
History reminds us that when a government abrogates its responsibility to its citizens, meaningful change has always begun with citizens willing to act. You can act by writing a personal letter to the Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones, asking her to IMMEDIATELY fund these two beds.
Local donors funded the capital expansion from 4 to 6 beds. We expected our donations to translate into more service with 6 beds. If you can, tell her about your connection to Huron Hospice and how you, or others you know, have benefited from the hospice and how important the hospice is to our rural community.
Our local MPP, Lisa Thompson, has been incredibly supportive and advocating for this funding so ask Jones why she is dragging her feet. Ask her to respond to your letter and provide a copy to our Lisa as well.
Your letter does not have to be fancy or perfect. It just has to be heart-felt and personal.
Send a copy of your letter to Lisa Thompson too.
Address your letter to:
Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health
Ministry of Health
5th Floor
777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
M7A 2J3
Send a copy to:
Honourable Lisa Thompson
MPP Huron Bruce
408 Queen Street, Box 426
Blyth, ON
N0M 1H0
Hospice can Help
Almost 30 years Huron Hospice has provided compassionate care, emotional support and practical assistance to individuals and families who are facing a life-limiting illness, extending through to the bereavement process. Care can be provided in a home, a hospital, a long-term care setting or our hospice residence. Our Volunteers offer relief to enable primary caregivers to feel comfortable to take time away or rest. Support is also provided to caregivers and families who are grieving the loss of their loved one.
There are no fees for the services offered by Huron Hospice
Huron Hospice provides services and programs to residents of Huron County at no cost to the participants. However, we rely on donations to fully fund our program, which is partially funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
We have acquired Level II Accreditation for the visiting hospice program, which is the highest level of accreditation awarded by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, our accrediting body.
How Can you help?
Giving is as easy as 1,2,3,4
- To donate by credit card call Christopher Walker at 519-525-7352.
- To make an e-transfer through your bank, our address is [email protected]
- A donation by cheque can be mailed to Huron Hospice 98 Shipley St., Clinton ON N0M 1L0.
- To donate online, follow the link below.
Working toward food security for all
We have many opportunities to help alleviate food insecurity in our community and world, two are:
- Blessings basket at church;
- Canada Foodgrains - donate HERE