MOOSE JAW — Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw is preparing for a major milestone in its long-anticipated palliative care project currently underway at Pioneer Lodge.
Starting the week of Monday, March 17, the organization will begin moving in equipment, furnishings, and essential supplies for the new hospice wing, bringing it one step closer to welcoming residents in need of care during their end-of-life journey.
With this final phase of the project now approaching, Heartland Hospice is reaching out to the community for support. The non-profit is calling for donations of brand-new, still-in-the-box essentials.
“We recently received a tentative date for when we can move in all the furniture, equipment, and other items that we are supplying for the hospice wing,” said Sara Bryan, chair of Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw.
“As such, we are doing a call out to the community for donations… or funds towards (the requested items) so that (on the week of March 17) we can purchase them ourselves.”
While the hospice wing is nearly complete, the official ribbon-cutting ceremony is still pending approval from the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Bryan expects an official announcement in early April.
In addition to the new hospice wing, the one existing hospice room will be renovated into a sacred space for quiet reflection. However, this transformation will only begin once the new wing is open and in use.
“The sacred space will be located in greater Pioneer Lodge, not the wing, and as it’s currently a functioning room, there is no access to it until the new rooms are open and in use,” Bryan noted.
As of March 4, Heartland Hospice is requesting the following items in brand-new condition:
- Three electric fans, preferably made by Dyson or another easy-to-clean brand
- Three 42-inch smart TVs for hospice rooms and one 50- to 55-inch smart TV for the family room
- Four TV mounting brackets to match
- A gaming system and compatible games for the family room TV
- One wireless Bluetooth headset for the family room TV
- Three electronic photograph frames, preferably Aura Frames or a similar non-subscription brand, allowing family and friends to email photos directly
- Five Bluetooth speakers
- One two-in-one coffee maker that brews both individual K-cup coffees and full pots of drip coffee
- One electric kettle
- One toaster
- Three mini fridges to fit in a three-foot (91.44 cm) by two-foot (60.96 cm) by two-foot (60.96 cm) space
- One regular fridge for the family room, preferably 30 inches wide, full height, and counter depth
- One countertop microwave for the family room
Heartland Hospice continues to rely on community involvement to bring this vision to life. Whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word, every effort contributes to a more compassionate approach to palliative care in Moose Jaw.
“Can you believe (that, on) the week of March 17, we will start moving in all the equipment and furnishings to the new hospice wing?” Bryan emphasized. “If you can help us out by donating any of the items on this list… or would like to make a financial contribution towards them, please reach out.”
Donations can be arranged by calling 306-690-8699 or by emailing [email protected].
To learn more about Heartland Hospice and its work in the community, visit HeartlandHospiceMJ.ca, ‘Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw’ on Facebook, or call 306-690-8699.
The new hospice wing is located within Pioneer Lodge at 1000 Albert Street.
