Mariposa House Hospice is a registered charity giving services to our residents and their families at no cost. Our clinical services are partially funded by the Ministry of Health, which covers approximately 40% of our annual operating expenses. Through our fundraising efforts and generous donations from individuals, businesses and organizations, we raise more than $800,000 per year to sustain our operations. Your support and involvement is greatly appreciated!
Please contact us for any inquiries about the following ways to “Support Us” at Mariposa House Hospice by calling (705) 558-2888 x 204 or e-mailing kandas.bartlett@mariposahousehospice.com
Thank you to our Community Sponsors!
Scott’s Garden Centre provides landscaping materials as a gift in kind throughout the year to keep the grounds in good shape.
The Water Market provides complimentary jugs for our water cooler all year long.
The Rossman Team named us as their “charity of choice” and they donate a percentage of each house sale to support our hospice.
Leicht Media captures a video of our bi-annual candlelight memorial for family members to keep.
TK Pest Control provides ongoing support to our facility department.
Sweet Time Bake Shoppe provides baked goods monthly which helps maintain our welcoming, homelike atmosphere for residents and families.
Evans Flower Shop provides fresh arrangement of flowers for our house weekly to brighten up our space.
Fundraising Initiatives
Ways to Donate
Our volunteer and staff team hosts various fundraising initiatives throughout the year. There are so many ways for you to get involved and support our work!
There are many different ways to help us meet our fundraising goals each year. We are grateful for every single donation received!
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CUDDLE BED CAMPAIGN
Beds are “core” to our services here at Mariposa House Hospice. We have launched a campaign to replace our second hand, donated beds with Cuddle Beds. The expandible design of these beds allows 2 people to lay side-by-side and maintain physical contact. Being touched and experiencing intimacy with family and loved ones helps residents who are at end of life.
Each Cuddle Bed costs approximately $30,000 and our goal is to replace all 5 beds.
If you would like to donate to this campaign, please click the Donate button at the top and choose “Cuddle Bed Campaign” from the drop down list.
For further information, please see this Orillia Matters News Article
Current Amount Raised as of September 23, 2024:
Autumn Concert to Support our Cuddle Bed Campaign
This special event at Braestone Farm is in support of the Mariposa House Hospice Cuddle Bed Campaign.
Tickets for Mariposa House Hospice Autumn Concert in the Barn are on sale now.
$100 per person
🌟 Featuring performances by:
🎤 The Good Lovelies
🎸 Zachary Lucky
📅 Date of Event: Saturday, October 27, 2024 @ 2 PM
📍 Location: The Braestone Farm – 3288 Line 9 N, Coldwater, ON
Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of music and community, all in support of our Cuddle Bed Campaign! 🎵❤️
🎟️ Get your tickets through Eventbrite at Autumn Concert in the Barn Tickets, Sun, Oct 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite
Click Here to see all of our amazing Sponsors
ANNUAL ANGEL TREE
The Angel Tree is an annual tradition where members of our community can donate to Mariposa House Hospice in memory of a loved one, or in honour of a living angel. A beautiful, glass angel ornament is placed on the tree along with a personalized tag about the person you are honouring.
This occurs in the winter time. Further information will be coming closer to the event time.
ANNUAL BUTTERFLY KISSES SPRING FASHION SHOW
This is our annual fashion show. Further information will be coming closer to the Spring.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
HIKE FOR HOSPICE
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Thank you to the following for your 2024 sponsorship:
ART AT THE HOSPICE
The Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH) and Mariposa House Hospice are pleased to announce the launch of their partnership program “Art at the Hospice.”
Various local artists have generously provided their art to be displayed in the hospice. Residents, family members, friends, volunteers, and staff are now able to enjoy the addition of these colourful pieces which enhances the comfortable, homelike atmosphere at the hospice. Each of these original works of art are
available to be purchased with a tax receipt going to the artist for their donation.
If you are interested in purchasing any of the art on display or below, please contact Kandas Bartlett, Operations Manager kandas.bartlett@mariposahousehospice.com or at 705-558-2888 x204.
Below are a sample of some of the works of art. For further information and a listing of all current works of art, please click OMAH Flyer (Bifold Brochure) for our brochure.
Northern Sunset by Al Manseau
30″ x 40″
Price $500
Fire Inside by Stephanie Stanton
2019
acrylic on canvas
30″ x 24″
Price: $900
Diversity by Robyn Rennie
2019 – acrylic on canvas – 30″x30″
Price: $900
Mississaga Street by Kathryn Kaiser
2020 – Oil on canvas 16″ x 20″
Price: $720
Sister Walk by Kathryn Kaiser
2020 – Oil on Canvas – 20″ x 20″
Price: $960
When Today Becomes Tomorrow by Will McGarvey
Oil on Canvas – 24″ x 30″
Price: $2500
Sail On by Catherine Cadieux
2021 – 20″x40″
Price: $750
*The “Copyright” watermark was put on the paintings to protect the artist’s work from being downloaded and misused without their permission. The paintings do not have this on them.
PATIO STONES
Mariposa House Hospice is pleased to offer a stone engraving opportunity on the beautiful patio adjacent to our family room. This is a wonderful way to honour a loved one or share a sentiment to benefit those who spend time in our hospice garden. Varying sizes / pricing are available, and there are several payment options.
Click on the link below to use our order form – you are welcome to print this and bring it to the hospice reception desk (1140 Brodie Drive, Severn) or fill it out on your computer and email it to us at info@mariposahousehospice.com
Hospice Patio Stone Engraving – Order Form
Please contact us at 705-558-2888 x201 if you have any questions.
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BUTTERFLY CLUB
Our annual operating budget is partially covered by government funding (about 40%) and we rely on contributions from our community for the rest. By becoming a monthly donor, you can “join the club” and help to ensure our sustainability!
To find out more about joining our Butterfly Club, please click here.
MAKE A DONATION IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE SPECIAL
When someone important has died, you may wish to make an in-memoriam donation to recognize and honour them. This can be done through our online donation page.
STOCK TRANSFERS
Leave a lasting, annual donation to Mariposa House Hospice.
Talk to your financial advisor about adding MHH to your will and we will include your name in our Legacy Givers to be posted to our website in the near future.
Click here for more information about the Endowment Fund, started by Lily of the Valley #141 Order of the Eastern Star, or to contact the CFOA Community Foundation of Orillia and Area.
A donation of securities or mutual fund shares is one of the most efficient ways to give charitably. With a donation of securities or mutual funds, capital gains tax does not apply, allowing you to give more and avoid paying capital gains taxes. Learn more https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/charities-giving/charities/operating-a-registered-charity/receiving-gifts/donation-shares.html. If you wish to donate publicly traded shares to Mariposa House Hospice, please complete the following document, and return to your personal broker who should process the request and forward it on to John Mayo at BMO Nesbitt Burns Orillia.
CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER
If you would like to host your own fundraiser to support Mariposa House Hospice, please reach out to discuss your idea! We ask that anyone hosting a “third party fundraiser” complete a form outlining their plans and what may be needed from the hospice. Please Contact Us for more information!
SPONSOR AN ITEM ON OUR WISH LIST WEDNESDAY
On the first Wednesday of every month we update the list of household items that we are running low on. If you are able to help out by purchasing a few of these items next time you’re at the grocery store or pharmacy, we would be very grateful! Please see our Instagram or Facebook page for our “Wish List”.