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!
CUDDLE BED CAMPAIGN
Updated: September 3, 2024
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
Click on the graphic to learn more about each fundraising endevour.
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.
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”.
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!