Providence Care Hospice has launched its first holiday fundraiser featuring a handcrafted pewter cardinal ornament created by local designer goldsmith Cindy Johnson.
The ornaments are available now for $25 each, with all proceeds supporting Providence Care Hospice programming, including Kingston’s first hospice residence, AB Smith Homestead House.
“Unlike hospitals, hospice services, including our hospice house, are not funded the same way by the province,” says Krista Wells Pearce, executive director of hospice services at Providence Care.
“We rely on the generosity of our community to keep our doors open and provide more end-of-life care options for people in Kingston and the surrounding area. We are so grateful to Cindy Johnson for sharing her artistry with us.”
Sales will take place at three locations:
- Providence Care Hospice, AB Smith Homestead House, 152 Phillips St., Kingston. Orders can be made by emailing dwyred@providencecare.ca or calling 613-544-4900 ext. 59103.
- Providence Care Hospital Gift Shop, 752 King St. W., Kingston.
- Providence Manor Gift Shop, 275 Sydenham St., Kingston.
The cardinal design is a symbol of remembrance. It is often associated with the belief that when a cardinal appears, it serves as a reminder of a loved one no longer with us, but forever in our hearts.
Quantities are limited, get yours today.
Interested in making a difference in patient care with Providence Care Hospice? You can double the hope this holiday season through University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF). Until Dec. 31, angel donors will match every donation—up to $100,000—so your generosity goes twice as far. Donate to UHKF today.
For more information, contact:
Donna Dwyre
Associate Director, Healthcare Advancement, Providence Care Hospice
dwyred@providencecare.ca
Phone: 613-544-5900 ext. 59103.
For media inquiries, contact:
Jonna Semple-Kloke
Communications Officer, Providence Care
sklokej@providencecare.ca
Phone: 613-544-4900, ext. 53372
About Providence Care:
Providence Care is southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of specialized care in aging, mental health, palliative care and rehabilitation. Continuing the legacy of our Founders, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, Providence Care consists of more than 20 community program, Providence Manor long-term care home, Providence Care Hospice including AB Smith Homestead House, Providence Transitional Care Centre and Providence Care Hospital.
Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College, Providence Care is a centre for health care, education and research, and a member of the Council of the Academic Hospitals of Ontario. We are more than healthcare; we promote independence, enhance quality of life and redefine traditional healthcare through partnerships, innovation and research.
