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JILL COOKWritten by, Interim
Executive Director on
behalf of Alice Hale, Chair
The Crossroads Hospice Society Board and its Chair, Alice Hale, are pleased to announcethe selection of Janice Boyle as the new Executive Director, effective June 22, 2020. “Weare very excited to welcome Janice to Crossroads,” said Alice Hale, CHS Board Chair. “Theseare challenging times and Janice’s leadership and experience will ensure we continue toprovide compassionate care for people with life-limiting illnesses, along with their familiesand friends. The Board also thanks Interim Executive Director, Jill Cook, for her outstandingmanagement of Crossroads these past few months. She ensured continuity of service andsupport during this interim period.” Janice Boyle comes to Crossroads Hospice Society with over 25 years of senior non-profitexperience with an emphasis in fundraising, program and project leadership, and stakeholderengagement. Janice’s most recent role was as the Director of Development, Options CommunityServices Society, where she oversaw fund development including raising private funds for a newaffordable housing project. Previously, Janice was the Executive Director, Muscular DystrophyCanada Western Region; Director, Development, BCIT Foundation; and the Director,Development & Communications, Covenant House Vancouver. The Crossroads Hospice Society was founded as a non-profit society over 30 years ago to servethe Tri-Cities, Anmore, Belcarra, and New Westminster. The Society works with Fraser Healthto provide a home-like supportive hospice residence offering peace and comfort during the lastdays of life. Grief and loss support is offered for adults and youth. Operation of theCrossroads Thrift Store helps fund the Society’s services. Committed volunteers, supporters,and staff ensure that Crossroad’s reputation for excellence in support of individuals and theirfamilies continues.
Crossroads ConnectionCrossroads Hospice Society's E-Newsletter
New Executive Director
Our 10-bed Inlet Centre Hospice is continuing to run
at capacity and remains open, providing
compassionate care and support to people with life-
limiting illnesses and their families. Though a few
things look different - like modified visiting hours and
adjusted staffing levels for additional cleaning - we are
proud that our dedicated level of care remains the
same. Crossroads Hospice continues to closely partner
with Fraser Health in caring for patients and families.
As we continue to navigate the challenges presented
by COVID-19, our hospice and Fraser Health staff are
working very hard to think of ways we can offer
support and care in a more creative, agile and
compassionate way. We are so encouraged by the way
our community has supported us through this time and
also have come together to support one another.
Compassionate,Quality Care
We are grateful and thrilled to announce that we will
be offering a Virtual Visitation Program for our
patients and their loved ones at our Inlet Centre
Hospice. The program is scheduled to launch early
July. With the generous support received through the
Emergency Community Support Fund by the
Government of Canada, Community Foundations of
Canada and our local TriCities Foundations, we are
able to acquire tablet devices and digital connection
platforms to help our patients stay connected with
their families and loved ones during these difficult
times. It is incredibly valuable to be able to stay
connected in creative and agile ways in a time where
there are limitations set on in-person visitations. We
hope to reduce current stress and anxiety that may be
omnipresent in our community and maximize the
quality time we share with our patients at hospice.
Virtual VisitationProgram at Hospice
Crossroads Hospice Society provides free grief support after the death of a loved one. Our services are
available to anyone living in the Tri-Cities, Anmore and Belcarra. In these times of COVID-19, we are still
providing support over the phone and Zoom. We have services for youth and young adults ages 13 – 25, as
well as adult grief support services.
At Crossroads, we know that grief doesn’t take time off. Through these extraordinary times, we are
committed to continuing to provide compassionate grief support. With support through the Emergency
Community Support Fund, we have been able to move our Adult and Youth & Young Adult program to a
virtual platform!
Virtual Grief & Loss Support
If you would like to learn more about our services, email [email protected]. Or, call us at 604-945-0606.
We are here to support.
These exciting programs are funded in part by theGovernment of Canada and administered by
United Way of the Lower Mainland. We are so thankful for their support!
providing 1:1 grief support through Zoom
videoconferencing;
reaching out through regular text messages to
continue support;
ensuring continued connection with bi-weekly
virtual newsletters;
creating virtual opportunities for youth and young
adults to connect and spend time with peers who
“get it.”
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM:
providing 1:1 grief support through Zoom
videoconferencing;
Virtual Adult Grief Support Groups through Zoom
videoconferencing
ADULT PROGRAM:
ON JUNE 27TH, YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL THRIFT
STORE IS EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU BACK!
We missed you so much! Our staff and volunteers are
excited to finally welcome you back. We have
implemented extra precautions so you can feel safe
while searching for your treasures. It is required to
wear masks and gloves and practice social distancing
practices as best as you can while shopping.
We are implementing these health and safety
measures to keep our customers, volunteer and staff
safe during this time. Thank you for your
understanding and see you soon!
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Friday – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday – 11:00am – 3:00pm
HAVE DONATIONS?
Donations will be accepted from 10:00am – 3:00pm
during the days we are open. Please meet our
designated volunteer at the back of the store to make
a drop off.
Our Thrift Store isReopening!
CHECK OUT OUR THRIFT STORE PRECAUTION VIDEO: https://crossroadshospice.org/events/thrift-store-reopening/
We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your
participation and unwavering support for this year’s Virtual
Hike for Hospice. When COVID-19 hit us in March, and we
knew we wouldn’t move forward with our regular hike, we
made the decision to attempt a Virtual Hike for Hospice
without knowing how it would turn out. When we turned to
you for your continued support and understanding, you
never hesitated! As you know, 100% of the funds raised at
Hike for Hospice support our programs and services. With
your support, we can continue to provide compassionate,
quality care for people with life-limiting and grief support
for our community.
We are continuously inspired by the generosity of our
Virtual Hike for Hospice Presenting Sponsor, Phoenix
Truck & Crane, Bill Dick and Lora Covinha, who have stood
by us as we moved to the virtual hike model. We are
especially grateful for their additional support of $5000 for
Crossroads Hospice patients and families. We profoundly
appreciate their commitment and continuous support in
helping us provide compassionate, quality care for people
with life-limiting illness and grief support for our
community. Thank you for your on-going support and
everything you do for our community!
If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, you can still give!
Our donation site will remain open for your support
throughout the summer for additional donations and
pledges. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your
continued support.
CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY
Suite 209 – 2773 Barnet Hwy
Coquitlam BC V3B 1C2
Charity Registration No. 894850635 RR0001
Supporting VirtualHike for Hospice
Website: https://crossroadshospice.org/Facebook & Instagram: @CrossroadsHospiceBC
Twitter: @CrossroadsCaresLinkedIn: Crossroads Hospice Society
STAY CONNECTED!
TO DONATE TO CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY GO TO : https://crossroadshospice.org/get-involved/donate/
VISIT TO SUPPORT:https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/crossroads-hospice-
society/p2p/hike-for-hospice-crossroads-hospice-society/
