From Hospice Huntsville
The Butterfly Project, launched by Hospice Huntsville last year, is dedicated to raising awareness about grief and loss within our community. Its mission is to educate the public about local bereavement support resources, offer direct one-on-one support to individuals coping with loss, and highlight key observances such as National Grief and Bereavement Day and Children’s Grief Awareness Day, both of which take place in the third week of November.
Through this initiative, The Butterfly Project aims to foster understanding and provide a compassionate network for those navigating the difficult journey of grief. All ages are invited to colour/craft a beautiful Remembrance Butterfly.
The Butterfly Project started last year when Hospice Huntsville received a grant from the Children’s Grief Foundation of Canada for the project. Hospice Huntsville continues to offer the Butterfly Project once again this year to the community.
A beautiful kaleidoscope butterfly display will be showcased at each venue. Butterflies will flutter over to Hospice Huntsville/Algonquin Grace in the new year, to honour & cherish our loved ones.
There will be Hospice volunteer/staff member on hand to provide support and guidance. Local support information and specific library books on grief and bereavement.
For more information about The Butterfly Project and available grief support services and resources, please visit www.hospicehuntsville.com.
Dates & Locations
Huntsville Public Library
Date/Time: November 18th, 2024
3:00pm-5:00pm
Huntsville High School (HHS Staff & Students)
Date/Time: November 19th, 2024
11:30am-12:20pm
Dwight Public Library
Date/Time: November 20th, 2024
10:30am-12:30pm
Baysville Public Library
Date/Time: November 22nd, 2024
11:00am-1:00pm
Important Dates
National Grief and Bereavement Day in Canada: Tuesday November 19, 2024 Children’s Grief Awareness Day: Thursday November 21, 2024
About Hospice Huntsville
“Sharing The Journey”
Hospice Huntsville is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care for community members facing life-limiting illnesses. The organization provides extended support for family members/caregivers. Hospice Huntsville has been providing palliative care support to our community since 1989. Our visiting volunteer program provides bedside support in our client’s homes, Algonquin Grace Hospice Residence or at the hospital. This service will allow family and caregiver respite. Grief and bereavement program supports family and caregivers after their loved one has died. Algonquin Grace Hospice Residence welcomed its first hospice residents in January 2012. The beautiful five-bed facility provides 24-hour professional, compassionate nursing and personal support. To date, Hospice Huntsville/Algonquin Grace has cared for more than 1,000 families in our community.
Hospice Huntsville is a registered charity that relies on community support to raise approximately 50% of their annual operating costs; in order to offer programs and services at no charge to residents and their families.
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