The Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation is inviting Northumberland residents to help support local palliative care by joining the organization’s board of directors.
The foundation is extending an open call for “dedicated and passionate individuals” as it expands its board of directors. Those who are suitable are community-minded leaders who can bring a variety of expertise and skillsets to help guide and support Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre’s mission.
Trish Baird, CEO of the Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation, said those who lend a hand are making a valuable contribution to the community.
“Volunteering for the Ed’s House foundation board is a deeply rewarding experience because it allows individuals to play a crucial role in raising the much-needed funds that ensure Ed’s House can continue providing exceptional end-of-life care,” Baird told kawarthaNOW.
“Our board members often express that the most fulfilling part of their service is witnessing the profound impact their efforts have on residents and their families. Being part of a compassionate team dedicated to supporting such an essential community resource makes every contribution meaningful,” Baird added.
The foundation plays a crucial role in supporting Community Care Northumberland’s (CCN) Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre, and the delivery of hospice palliative care programs for Northumberland County.
According to a media release, those serving on the board of directors have the unique opportunity to make a positive difference in Northumberland County. Those who become board members will contribute their skills and expertise to support and enhance fundraising for hospice palliative care programs, collaborate with a diverse group of professionals and community members dedicated to making a difference, and help shape the strategic direction and ensure the sustainability of fundraising efforts.
The foundation is interested in community members who have experience with board and governance, legal issues, fundraising and donor relations, and communications and public relations.
To download an application form, visit edshouse.northumberlandhospice.ca/foundation-board/. For any questions about the application, email Baird at t.baird@commcare.ca or call 1-866-514-5774.
“We welcome applicants from all across Northumberland County and are committed to building a board that reflects the diversity of our community,” the media release noted. “Our work ensures that individuals in our community receive compassionate and comprehensive care during some of life’s most challenging moments.”
The foundation strives to ensure that everyone in Northumberland County has access to compassionate end-of-life care, surrounded by family, friends, and a caring community.
Ed’s House offers services such as the palliative care community team and visiting hospice, in partnership with the 24/7 end-of-life care and support provided at the hospice care centre. Hospice services are offered at no cost to clients and their families. Featuring a home-like environment, residents, relatives, and friends have access to all amenities at Ed’s House including a dining room, living room, quiet space, spiritual room, a kitchen and an outdoor space, along with shower and laundry facilities.
Located in Cobourg, Ed’s House opened in the fall of 2020. In addition to providing a comfortable setting to receive palliative care, the centre serves as a centralized “hub” for CCN’s interdisciplinary hospice services team by providing caregiver support, palliative outreach and education, health system navigation and grief and bereavement supports.
