Companioning Thru Grief
Covid-19 has filled our lives with isolation, anxiety and fear. No social gatherings, no hugs and our smiles are hidden behind masks. All of this is compounded when someone is grieving. We have partnered with Marianne Hartman and Marc Moncrieff to create Companioning...
January Death Cafe
What on earth is a death café?A chat about life’s end over coffee and cake doesn’t sound like everyone’s cup of tea. But could it be a way to get people talking about a subject we can’t escape and is often avoided?I told some friends that I was...
Virtual Pen Pal Program 2020
All I can say is WOW! GPPCS started our Virtual Pen Pal Program on Mar 17th, in hopes to support palliative clients for 2 weeks while attempting to flatten the Covid-19 curve. Well, 42 weeks later we are still in isolation & our Volunteer Pen Pal Program is going...
2020 Memory Tree
2020 Memory Tree HELP US FILL OUR 2020 Memory Tree WITH LOVE AND MEMORIES! Here’s how to participate: Post in comments below or email hope@gpcare with your memory to add to the tree! Volunteers will copy your memories onto cards & hang them on the tree Watch...
Companioning Thru Grief
What if…On December 1st, we all teamed up to ensure our community has access to FREE individualized grief supports in our area. Together, we can! On December 1st, we are asking you to give a few dollars in support of our $5000 goal. You can help launch this new...About Us
At Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society, our mission is to establish and maintain expert end-of-life care for community members with a terminal illness and to provide support for their families.
- We are a voice for the community
- We are an ear to public need
- We are a hand in action