CLINTON – The province is providing Huron Hospice with a substantial increase in funding for 2021-22.
On Nov. 19, MPP Lisa Thompson announced one-time funding of $190,000 for the Clinton-based organization. With these funds, the province will provide a total of $610,000 to Huron Hospice in 2021-22.
Thompson, in a press release, said the one-time funding bump for this year is 45 per cent higher than in 2020-21.
“I am very proud of the service Huron Hospice has been providing to families in Huron County for more than 25 years now,” said Thompson during the funding announcement at the hospice in Clinton. “The volunteers are incredible and have been so dedicated; giving compassionate care and emotional support where needed. This is why I am also very proud to share this important news.”
Huron Hospice has acquired Level II Accreditation for the visiting hospice program, which is the highest level of accreditation awarded by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario.
Huron Hospice Volunteer Service was established in 1993 as a newly formed agency from existing programs in Clinton, Goderich and Seaforth.
Huron Hospice continues to be a volunteer supported agency, and is governed by a board of directors which is drawn from the surrounding communities.
In May 2018, the hospice opened its four-bed residence just outside Clinton, on Highway 8.
“This one-time funding will really assist us given that our fundraising has been hampered by COVID-19,” said Willy Van Klooster, executive director of Huron Hospice. “We very much appreciate the support of MPP Thompson.”
