A project aiming to build a hospice facility in Powell River is now underway.
The Four Tides Hospice Society is working on Hospice House, a stand-alone site where you will get both palliative and hospice care as you reach end-of-life. Once built, the house would allow family and friends to stay with patients and get support.
In a recent report, Society president Malerie Meeker says they have signed an agreement with Vancouver Coastal Health to work together on the project.
“This document is intentional in nature; a more comprehensive agreement with discrete responsibilities will be developed as the project progresses,” said Meeker.
“Now that we have a joint agreement in place, we can launch the formal Hospice House project campaign.”
Meeker says to build the house, they need to raise over $5 million in funds, with only $2 million raised so far.
Along with raising money, the society will focus on hiring a Resource Developer, re-establish the project committee, secure new plans, and start their capital campaign.
Meeker adds they look forward to connecting with community partners for this project.
