Abbotsford Hospice Society

What Abbotsford Hospice Society does

Abbotsford Hospice and Grief Support Society (AHGSS) is a registered Canadian charity (11877 6053 RR0001) founded in 1986 that provides compassionate palliative care, grief support, and community education to residents of Abbotsford, British Columbia. The organization operates Holmberg House, a 10-suite hospice facility at 32780 Marshall Road, offering end-of-life care at no cost to community members. Service delivery spans four core programs: end-of-life palliative care for individuals with life-limiting illness, adult grief and bereavement support, children and youth grief programs (including Teen Grief Peer Support Training), and caregiver support services.

The organization's business model is donation-driven, with minimal government funding and heavy reliance on community fundraising. Revenue streams include individual and corporate donations, signature annual events (Moments of Hope Gala, Holmberg Memorial Golf Classic, Horsepower for Hospice car show, and Memorial Butterfly Release), third-party Change Makers fundraising, fee-based volunteer training programs (3 cohorts annually), and customized community training workshops for businesses and organizations. The 40th anniversary Gala in April 2026 raised $1.5 million for building phase completion, underscoring the organization's event-centric fundraising model.

AHGSS serves three primary customer segments: individuals and families navigating end-of-life experiences, grieving adults and youth, and corporate/organizational clients seeking grief support training. The organization reported positively impacting more than 30,000 individuals in the most recent fiscal year. Distribution is entirely community-based and single-geography, with service delivery through the Holmberg House facility, off-site programs at schools, businesses, and long-term care homes, and online donation/registration platforms.

Name

Abbotsford Hospice Society

Legal name

Abbotsford Hospice and Grief Support Society

Website

https://abbotsfordhospice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abbotsford Hospice and Grief Support Society is a Canadian charity operating Holmberg House, a 10-suite hospice in Abbotsford, BC, providing free palliative care, grief support, and community training programs funded primarily through donations and signature fundraising events.

Ownership category

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Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Hospice-Affiliated/Independent) (HLADAHAL), Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Family Aftercare) (HSABAFAI), Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

Keywords

• Hospice palliative care
• Grief support services
• Bereavement counseling
• Volunteer training programs
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbotsford

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization operates as a registered Canadian charity (11877 6053 RR0001) relying primarily on donations from individuals, businesses, and community organizations. Major fundraising events include the Moments of Hope Gala, Holmberg Memorial Golf Classic, Horsepower for Hospice, and Memorial Butterfly Release. The 40th anniversary Gala raised $1.5 million for building phase completion.
2. Third-Party Fundraising Events: Community members organize third-party fundraising events through the Change Makers program to support AHGSS. Corporate sponsors also contribute through event sponsorship packages.
3. Training Program Fees: Adult Volunteer Training courses are offered three times per year (Spring, Fall, Winter) for a fee that includes course materials such as the Grief Support Training Manual. Community training workshops for businesses and organizations are also fee-based, with pricing varying by scope, duration, and customization.
4. Estate Planning Services: Free Wills & Estate Planning Series offered to the community, with proceeds supporting the organization through planned giving and legacy giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Abbotsford Hospice Society provides hospice palliative care and grief support services at no cost to residents of Abbotsford, BC. It operates Holmberg House, a 10-suite hospice residence, alongside adult and youth bereavement programs, caregiver support, and fee-based volunteer and community training. The organization funds its operations through charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, signature fundraising events, and training program fees.

Product overview

Abbotsford Hospice and Grief Support Society (AHGSS) is a nonprofit organization providing compassionate palliative care and grief support services. The organization operates Holmberg House, a hospice facility with 10 patient suites, offering its programs at no cost to community residents. The core service portfolio includes end-of-life care, grief support for adults and children/youth, and caregiver support. Educational offerings include volunteer training programs (adult and teen), community training for organizations, and a Wills & Estate Planning series. The society also awards scholarships to exceptional young adults through memorial scholarships. Fundraising and memorial events—including the annual Butterfly Release, Golf Classic, Horsepower for Hospice car show, and Moments of Hope Gala—support the operational funding, as government funding is minimal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Holmberg House: A hospice facility with 10 patient suites that also accommodates grief support groups, volunteer training, education seminars, and one-on-one support services.

Products and services

• End of Life Care Palliative care services provided to individuals facing life-limiting illness, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while supporting families through the dying process. Delivered at no cost to community residents.
• Adult Grief & Loss Support Support services for adults experiencing grief and bereavement following a loss, including group and one-on-one support, offered at no cost.
• Children & Youth Grief Support Specialized grief support programs for children and youth, including the Teen Grief Peer Support Training program, helping young people navigate loss and supporting bereaved families.
• Care for the Caregiver Support services and training for caregivers, particularly seniors, providing educational support and resources for those caring for loved ones with life-limiting illness.
• Adult Volunteer Training Fee-based training course providing adults 19+ with the knowledge and experience to serve as hospice palliative care volunteers. Offered three times per year (Spring, Fall, Winter); fee includes course materials.
• Teen Peer Grief Support Training Training program for students in grades 11-12 to become peer grief supporters, helping bereaved children, youth, and families; partnered with Abbotsford School District Career Programs.
• Community Training & Education Custom fee-based workshops and training sessions for businesses, nonprofits, churches, long-term care homes, and schools on grief support topics; available in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats with pricing tailored to scope and customization.
• Wills & Estate Planning Series A 3-part free educational series helping community members with estate planning, advance care planning, and securing their family's future; supports planned/legacy giving for the organization.
• Scholarship Program Scholarships for exceptional young adults, including the Nicholas Holmberg Memorial Scholarship and the Norehyn Foundation Scholarship for graduates of the Teen Grief Peer Support Training program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ individuals positively impacted annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Abbotsford School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Teen Grief Peer Support Training program available to students. The District Career Programs link to hospice volunteer opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fraser Health Authority (Hospice & Palliative Care): The regional health authority serving Abbotsford and surrounding communities that delivers publicly funded palliative and hospice services — a broader incumbent whose expansion could affect donor catchment and volunteer pipelines.
• BC Hospice Palliative Care Association: The provincial umbrella body representing hospice and palliative care providers across British Columbia — not a direct competitor but a sector convener that shapes policy, training standards, and funding access for member hospices including AHGSS.

Direct peers

• Bloom Group (Hospice Residence): A Vancouver-based non-profit operating a hospice residence alongside community support services — comparable in operating a hospice residence with donation-driven funding in British Columbia.
• Pilgrims Hospice Society: An Edmonton-based hospice society operating a residential hospice, adult and children's grief programs, and community education — directly analogous in non-profit hospice-residence + bereavement-support service portfolio.
• Vancouver Hospice Society: A Vancouver-based hospice society offering hospice support, grief and bereavement programs, and volunteer training to individuals and families facing end-of-life and loss — overlapping service lines, donor-base dynamics, and volunteer-driven model.
• Canuck Place Children's Hospice: British Columbia's pediatric hospice offering respite, palliative, and bereavement care for children and families — overlapping end-of-life and grief support mandate with AHGSS's Children & Youth programs, with a more specialized population.
• Victoria Hospice: A long-established Vancouver Island hospice providing facility-based palliative care, bereavement services, and community education — directly comparable in mission, service mix, and community-funded operating model.
• St. Joseph's Hospice: A London, Ontario hospice offering residential palliative care and a comprehensive grief and bereavement program including children and youth — comparable scope of hospice-residence and lifespan-spanning bereavement services.
• Crossroads Hospice Society: A community hospice society serving the Lower Mainland of British Columbia with hospice residence beds, grief and bereavement programs, and volunteer training — directly comparable model to AHGSS in a neighbouring region.

Regional players

• Hospice Palliative Care Ontario: A provincial hospice association in Ontario supporting member hospices with training, advocacy, and resources — relevant as an ecosystem and peer-association analogue, though operating in a different province.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/abbyhospice
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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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