Hospice Halifax

What Hospice Halifax does

Hospice Halifax, legally constituted as The Hospice Society of Greater Halifax, is a registered Canadian charity operating a 10-bed residential hospice and complementary community grief and bereavement programs in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Founded in 2001 and located at 618 Francklyn Street in Mi'kma'ki, the organization provides end-of-life palliative care free of charge to approximately 150 terminally ill patients annually, including vulnerable seniors, individuals with physical disabilities, and people who are precariously housed. The hospice residence offers 24/7 professional nursing care, physician support, on-site programs, overnight family accommodations, pet-friendly spaces, and culturally safe care incorporating Indigenous healing practices aligned with Truth and Reconciliation commitments.

The organization's product surface spans direct hospice care delivery, a portfolio of grief and bereavement support programs (one-on-one counselling, 8-week closed counselling group, in-person peer support groups, Pregnancy & Infant Loss support, and music therapy for both children aged 5-15 and adults), a social enterprise secondhand store (Encore at 2748 King Street in the Richmond Yards courtyard), and three signature annual fundraising events (Feeling the Love Gala, Light Up a Life, Hike for Hospice). Revenue is generated entirely through donations, event proceeds, planned giving, Heart of Hospice monthly subscriptions, and thrift store sales, with an explicit $1 million annual fundraising target to sustain free service delivery.

The business model is community-led and event-driven, leveraging healthcare professional referrals from physicians, nurse practitioners, and palliative care specialists for patient acquisition and a volunteer-driven ecosystem for service delivery. Patient services are provided free of charge; the funding stack relies on individual donors, recurring monthly givers, event sponsors led by Charm Diamond Centres as presenting sponsor of the Feeling the Love Gala, and a 50/50 raffle partnership with 22 Nova Scotia healthcare foundations. The organization maintains an online donation platform via Blackbaud, a volunteer management portal, active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and a dedicated development and donor relations staff to support fundraising operations.

Name

Hospice Halifax

Legal name

The Hospice Society of Greater Halifax

Website

https://hospicehalifax.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hospice Halifax is a registered Canadian charity operating a 10-bed residential hospice and free grief and bereavement support programs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, serving approximately 150 terminally ill patients and bereaved community members annually through community donations and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK), Hospice & Palliative Respite Care (HSABAGAG)

Keywords

• Hospice palliative care
• End-of-life care
• Bereavement support services
• Grief counseling programs
• Residential hospice services

Headquarters

HQ city

Halifax

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individuals supporting end-of-life care services.
2. Annual Events Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including Feeling the Love gala, Light Up a Life, and Hike for Hospice. The organization targets $1 million annually through fundraising.
3. Social Enterprise - Encore Thrift Store: Non-profit secondhand store where all proceeds directly support Hospice Halifax. Located at 2748 King Street, Halifax.
4. Planned Giving: Bequests, beneficiary designations in insurance policies, retirement plan contributions, and gifts of securities.
5. Monthly Giving (Heart of Hospice): Recurring monthly donations from members of the Heart of Hospice monthly giving club.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hospice Halifax operates a 10-bed hospice residence in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing free end-of-life palliative care to approximately 150 terminally ill patients annually, including 24/7 professional nursing, physician support, and on-site programs. The organization also delivers free grief and bereavement support programs to Nova Scotia residents, including one-on-one counselling, support groups, and music therapy.

Product overview

Hospice Halifax is a not-for-profit hospice palliative care organization providing a 10-bed hospice residence and free grief and bereavement support programs. The core offering is the Hospice Residence (10 beds), offering 24/7 end-of-life care at no charge. Complementing this are Grief & Bereavement Support Programs including one-on-one counselling, support groups, and music therapy services. The organization operates Encore, a non-profit thrift store generating proceeds for hospice care, and hosts annual fundraising events including Feeling the Love Gala, Light Up a Life, and Hike for Hospice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospice Residence A 10-bed hospice residence providing end-of-life care for patients whose needs cannot be met at home but who do not require acute hospital care. Services are free of charge and include 24/7 professional nursing care, physician support, on-site programs, and bereavement counselling.
• Grief & Bereavement Support Programs Free grief and bereavement support services including one-on-one counselling, support groups, and specialized programs for those experiencing loss. Open to Nova Scotia residents over 18.
• Children and Youth Grief Support Music Therapy Music therapy sessions for children aged 5-15 who have experienced the death of a parent, immediate caregiver, or sibling. Provides 6 free sessions facilitated by a certified music therapist (MTA).
• Singing With Grief Music Therapy Support Group A 10-week music therapy group supporting adults in exploring how the voice and singing can be therapeutic tools in their personal grief journey.
• 8 Week Closed Counselling Group An 8-week closed counselling group exploring grief through education, discussion, and mindfulness activities.
• Pregnancy & Infant Loss Grief Support Group A biweekly in-person support group for all parents who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or infant.
• In-Person Bereavement Support Groups Peer-based support and confidential sessions to share concerns, triumphs and experiences related to grief and bereavement.
• Encore Thrift Store Non-profit secondhand store located at 2748 King Street, Halifax, in the Richmond Yards courtyard. All proceeds directly support Hospice Halifax's free end-of-life care and community grief supports.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 patients served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• Charm Diamond CentresflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 February 2026Presenting sponsor of the annual Feeling the Love gala event. Charm Diamond Centres partners with Hospice Halifax to host this signature fundraising event celebrating love and connection.
• Atlantic DigitalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Light Up a Life 2025 event.
• St. John AmbulanceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Light Up a Life 2025 event.
• Jolly's BakeryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Light Up a Life 2025 event.
• Nova Scotia Healthcare FoundationsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hospice Halifax participates in the Nova Scotia Healthcare 50/50 Raffle, a monthly online fundraiser supporting 22 participating healthcare foundations across the province. 50% of ticket sales go to winners, 50% (minus expenses) is distributed among participating foundations.
• Richmond YardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocation host for the Encore thrift store at 2748 King Street in the Richmond Yards courtyard.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bayshore HealthCare: One of Canada's largest home and community health service providers with palliative and hospice home care offerings. Overlaps with Hospice Halifax in the palliative/hospice care category but delivers at national scale across many service lines.
• VON Canada: National non-profit home and community care provider offering palliative and end-of-life care programs across Canada. Operates at much broader scale with paid service delivery contracts, partially overlapping with Hospice Halifax's home palliative and grief support offerings.

Regional players

• Valley Hospice Foundation: Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia hospice foundation supporting residential hospice services in Kentville. Operates in the same province under a similar non-profit community-funded hospice model but in a different regional market.
• Colchester East Hants Hospice Society: Nova Scotia-based hospice society serving the Colchester East Hants region with palliative support and volunteer-led programs. Operates in the same province as Hospice Halifax, serving an adjacent regional catchment.

Direct peers

• The Dorothy Ley Hospice: Toronto-area residential hospice providing free end-of-life care in a home-like setting along with palliative and bereavement support programs. Operates an analogous community-funded residential hospice model in Ontario.
• Hospice Niagara: St. Catharines-based non-profit hospice providing residential hospice care and community grief and bereavement support across the Niagara region. Comparable as a Canadian hospice society delivering both residential and community programs.
• Pilgrims Hospice Society: Edmonton-based residential hospice offering 24/7 end-of-life care and community bereavement programs. Directly comparable as a Canadian non-profit hospice residence funded through donations and events with comparable scale.
• Carpenter Hospice: Burlington, Ontario residential hospice offering free end-of-life care in a 10-bed home-like setting supported by community donations and volunteers. Highly comparable in scope, scale, and funding model to Hospice Halifax.
• Heart House Hospice: Mississauga, Ontario hospice offering in-home hospice support, day programs, and bereavement services. Comparable as a Canadian non-profit hospice delivering community-based palliative and grief support funded by donations.
• Victoria Hospice Society: A Canadian charitable hospice providing residential hospice beds and grief and bereavement support in Victoria, BC. Operates a similar not-for-profit model with community fundraising and a volunteer-supported residential facility serving terminally ill patients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNrH2z_6gWy3HiKfvGK4koQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/HospiceHalifax
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hospicehalifax
• Instagraminstagram.com/hospicehalifax
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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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