Chris Hadfield Park will be explored as a site for potential New Palliative Care Hospice for Milton & North Halton
July 9th, 2019, Milton, Ontario – The Town of Milton will work with the Townsend Smith Foundation (TSF) to determine if Chris Hadfield Park at the northwest corner of Martin Street and Steeles Avenue will be suitable to build a hospice
On July 8, Milton Council agreed to continue to investigate the viability of this location.
“We are so delighted that the Town of Milton recognizes the benefit of giving those near the end of life an option to die with dignity nearer to home,” said John Barrett, TSF President. “Residents of Milton, Georgetown and Acton, as well as the communities in between, could soon have the peace of mind that a residential hospice provides in their final days.”
The potential hospice is centrally located to all communities and the organization will begin a $10 million dollar fundraising campaign.
“On behalf of the Town of Milton, we are pleased to explore opportunities for Townsend Smith Foundation in Milton,” said Mayor Gord Krantz. “I know a hospice facility would be a great benefit for Milton and North Halton communities.”
Residential hospices are built by communities. Once a hospice is built, government funding can cover some of its operational costs. Largely, a hospice comes together with the support of private and corporate citizens in the form of donations of land, money, and expertise. At the moment, the Foundation is focused on finding a suitable property and raising the $3.5-5 million necessary to build a ten-bed facility for residents of Milton and North Halton.
The Foundation is currently raising funds to build a palliative care hospice to serve members of the North Halton communities. Established in 2011, the Townsend Smith Foundation was named for the late Ron Townsend and the late Tessie Smith, both active Milton residents. The Foundation is a registered charitable corporation.
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CONTACT:
Kate Holmes, Director of Development
Townsend Smith Foundation
Tel: 289-878-3407
E-mail: kholmes@townsend-smith.ca