$46,200 OTF grant from the Ontario Government improves community access
Dorothy Ley Hospice celebrated its 23rd annual Jack Cooper’s Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 25 with a special visit from MPP Lee Fairclough, who recognized the impact of a $46,200 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant that funded vital upgrades to the Hospice grounds.
Local MPP Lee Fairclough joined the 23rd annual Jack Cooper’s Hike for Hospice fundraiser on Sunday, May 25, to congratulate everyone and acknowledge the work the Hospice has done as a result of the $46,200 Capital grant it received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant awarded last summer was used to make essential improvements to the grounds of the Hospice.
“I am so pleased that patients and families at Dorothy Ley Hospice will be able to benefit from these beautiful outdoor spaces during what can be one of the most challenging times for people,” said Lee Fairclough, MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore. “The Ontario Trillium Foundation’s goal is to build healthy and vibrant communities, which aligns so well with this project and the incredible service Dorothy Ley Hospice provides in our community.”
Dorothy Ley Hospice has allowed for more community programming outdoors and improved client safety by repaving and expanding its patio and parking lot. These improvements have enabled the Hospice to expand its program hours, increase the number of initiatives it runs on site, and help individuals receive the healing benefits of being outside and closer to nature.
“The OTF grant was instrumental in helping Dorothy Ley Hospice provide greater access to much needed grief and bereavement services for the community, by helping us to make essential repairs and improvements to the outside spaces,” said Dipti Purbhoo, Executive Director, Dorothy Ley Hospice.
For 35 years, Dorothy Ley Hospice has offered exceptional palliative care for everyone in the community. It strives to support individuals and families to live well through serious illness, end-of-life and loss. Dorothy Ley Hospice is a trailblazer in Ontario, being one of the first to deliver hospice care within the community and introducing the province’s first Day Respite program in 1987. Its Etobicoke residence features 12 ensuite care suites, a Community Palliative Care Clinic, and serves over 200 individuals and their families annually.
It also runs a wide range of community programs at the Hospice. In addition to offering support for individuals with serious illnesses, it supports families with an extensive range of grief and bereavement programs, and offers wellness treatments to families, caregivers and individuals in its care. The Hospice’s work is supported by the 280 volunteers who work alongside staff to offer exceptional compassionate care. To learn more about its programs and resources, please visit: dlhospice.org.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested nearly $105M into 732 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment.