What Beth Donovan Hospice does

Beth Donovan Hospice is a registered Canadian nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1994 and headquartered at 1107 French Settlement Road in Kemptville, Ontario, operating continuously for over 30 years across the North Grenville–Merrickville area and, more recently, South Ottawa. The organization provides free, volunteer-supported hospice and palliative-adjacent services to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families, deliberately without requiring a terminal diagnosis as the sole entry criterion. Its service portfolio comprises seven core programs — Day Hospice (RN-coordinated day program with transportation), In-Home Visiting (volunteer companionship and caregiver respite), a Network of Support covering grief and bereavement counselling, support groups, and therapeutic creative arts, a Medical Equipment Lending program, a free Resource Library, Education workshops for caregivers/staff/volunteers, and Caregiver Support programs (Caregiver Café and Caregiver Coffee). Ancillary offerings include a Healing Garden with a Labyrinth, weekly virtual guided meditation via Zoom, a Commemorative Path brick-engraving campaign at $300 per brick, and an annual Membership program (Single, Family, Associate, Life).

The underlying technology stack is modest: a content website (bethdonovanhospice.ca), online donation infrastructure via Keela and Raisely, and Zoom for virtual programming — with no proprietary AI/ML, app, or API surface. Beth Donovan Hospice is HPCO (Hospice Palliative Care Ontario) accredited and operates in coordination with the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), the regional health authority that funds and integrates health services in the catchment area. Medical care is not directly provided; the organization coordinates with external agencies to deliver clinical benefits to clients.

The business model is philanthropy-driven. All core services are provided free of charge to clients. Revenue streams include individual donations, memorial/tribute gifts, corporate and community sponsorships, membership fees, fundraising events (notably Hike for Hospice, Lanterns of Love, Lights of Love), commemorative brick sales, and planned giving/bequests. Fundraising covers nearly 50% of annual operating costs, with the balance sourced from other donations and Champlain LHIN funding. Go-to-market is community-led: referrals originate from families, friends, family physicians, community nurses, palliative care teams, and self-referrals, while a trained volunteer network forms the operational backbone of service delivery.

Name

Beth Donovan Hospice

Legal name

Beth Donovan Hospice

Website

https://bethdonovanhospice.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Beth Donovan Hospice is a Canadian nonprofit founded in 1994 that provides free hospice, palliative support, grief/bereavement, and caregiver respite services to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and families across North Grenville, Merrickville, and South Ottawa, funded by donations, fundraising, and Champlain LHIN support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK), Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Palliative care support
• Grief bereavement counseling
• End-of-life care
• Community hospice

Headquarters

HQ city

Kemptville

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: General gifts from individuals who choose Beth Donovan Hospice as their charity of choice, often because someone they know has benefited from services.
2. Memorial Gifts: Donations made in memory or honour of loved ones, acknowledged with donation cards. Tax receipts issued for donations of $20 or more.
3. Fundraising Events: Events such as Hike for Hospice and other community fundraisers that raise critical funds and awareness for hospice care, covering nearly 50% of annual operating costs.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporate sponsors for hospice events and programs.
5. Membership Fees: Annual membership options including single, family, associate (clubs, organizations, businesses), and life memberships valid from April 1 to March 31.
6. Commemorative Bricks: 4x8 tribute/memorial bricks with personalized engraving at $300 each, proceeds funding hospice operations.
7. Planned Giving/Bequests: Bequests in wills allowing donors to continue giving after death.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beth Donovan Hospice provides free, community-based hospice care services to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families, including day hospice programming, in-home visiting, grief and bereavement counselling, medical equipment lending, caregiver support, and educational workshops. The organization coordinates with external healthcare providers such as family physicians and palliative care teams to deliver supportive, non-medical end-of-life care across North Grenville, Merrickville, and South Ottawa.

Product overview

Beth Donovan Hospice provides compassionate, professional hospice care services to individuals and families in the North Grenville - Merrickville area and South Ottawa communities. The organization operates as a unified service model offering core programs including Day Hospice, In-Home Visiting, Network of Support (Grief & Bereavement), Medical Equipment Lending, Resource Library, Education, and Caregiver Support. All services are provided without charge to clients. The organization also operates ancillary programs including a Commemorative Path brick campaign, membership program, and maintains a Healing Garden and Labyrinth for therapeutic purposes. Beth Donovan Hospice serves all members of the community with life-limiting illnesses and coordinates with other agencies to maximize client benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Hospice Program A warm, home-like day program for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, providing meals, entertainment, activities, and social connection in a supportive environment, coordinated by a Registered Nurse and supported by trained hospice volunteers.
• In-Home Visiting Program Trained volunteers provide companionship and emotional support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses in their own homes, offering a listening ear, caring presence, and respite for caregivers.
• Network of Support (Grief and Bereavement) A suite of complimentary programs for those seeking community in their grief journey, including one-on-one bereavement counselling, bereavement support groups, peer support groups, and therapeutic creative arts programs.
• Medical Equipment Lending Program A free lending program that provides medical equipment to community members, supporting dignity and independence for those in need.
• Resource Library A free lending library providing educational and support materials for clients and their families or caregivers.
• Education Services Workshops providing training and educational support for caregivers, hospice staff, and volunteers.
• Caregiver Support Programs Programs including Caregiver Café, Caregiver Coffee, and related support services for those caring for loved ones with serious illnesses or aging-related needs.
• Virtual Guided Meditation Weekly guided meditation sessions via Zoom led by trained facilitators for emotional well-being, stress reduction, and healing.
• Commemorative Path A brick purchasing program winding through hospice gardens that allows families to honor loved ones through personalized engraved 4x8 tribute stones at $300 each.
• Membership Program Annual membership options including Single, Family, Associate (clubs, organizations, businesses), and Life Membership tiers, valid April 1 to March 31, providing community involvement opportunities and supporting hospice services.
• Healing Garden A circular healing garden with paths leading into a treed labyrinth, offering peaceful space for mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health restoration for clients, families, and community members.
• Labyrinth A meandering path nestled in a cedar forest offering opportunity for unwinding the mind and supporting healing and well-being.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free services provided to ensure equitable access regardless of ability to pay
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CobaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Corporate sponsor of 2023 Hike for Hospice event, providing financial support for hospice programs and services.
• Pet ValuminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Corporate sponsor of 2023 Hike for Hospice event, contributing to fundraising efforts for hospice care.
• HPCO (Hospice Palliative Care Ontario)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPCO accreditation demonstrates compliance with provincial standards for hospice palliative care. BDH displays HPCO accredited visiting residential hospice designation, indicating membership in the provincial hospice association and adherence to quality standards.
• Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamplain LHIN is the regional health authority responsible for planning, integrating, and funding health services in the Champlain region. Partnership supports hospice operations and community health coordination.
• Community Supporters and Corporate SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious businesses and organizations that support hospice events and programs including: Amy Tibbens Stella & Dot, Anita Maloney, Antella Holmes, Arbour Foundation, B. Baird Water Conditioning, B&H Grocer, Brewed Awakenings, Catered Affairs, Champlain LHIN, Cranberry Hill Vet, Crusty Baker, Dr. Eamon Optometrist, Escape Salon & Spa, Ferguson Forestry Centre, Grenville Mutual Insurance, Grey Art Glass, Hulse Playfair & McGarry's, Kemptville Florist, Kemptville Interiors, Knights of Columbus, Knock Knock Shoppe, Laurier Optical, Little Green Toad, Little Sisterz, Merrickville Vet, Mill Street Florist, Municipality of North Grenville, My Local Markets, Ontario Community Support Association, Outcare Foundation, Pet Valu, RB Heating, Rideau Auctions, Rideau Creek Landing, TD Canada Trust, Telus, The Heat Source, The Trillium Foundation, Tubman Funeral Homes, Yazdani Dental.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• May Court Hospice: An Ottawa-based volunteer-driven hospice offering in-home palliative support and bereavement services. Highly comparable in community-hospice, volunteer-led service model and Ontario hospice context, including HPCO accreditation.
• Hospice Care Ottawa: A community-based, non-profit hospice serving the Ottawa region, offering in-home hospice visiting, day hospice, residential hospice, and bereavement programs. Closely comparable to Beth Donovan Hospice in service mix, volunteer-driven model, and HPCO accreditation, with the key difference of operating at larger scale and including a residential hospice.
• Hospice Simcoe: A non-profit hospice in Barrie, Ontario providing residential hospice beds, in-home visiting, bereavement programs, and caregiver support. Directly comparable as a community hospice with a multi-program service mix, residential hospice operations, and donor-driven funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Carefor Health & Community Services: A large Eastern Ontario non-profit home and community care provider offering in-home nursing, personal support, and palliative support across the Champlain region. Comparable as a regional referral partner and competitor for hospice-adjacent home care services in BDH's service geography.
• Bayshore Healthcare: A large Canadian home and community health services provider with palliative home care offerings. Comparable as an at-scale provider of home-based hospice and palliative services, though operating a broader portfolio that includes private-pay home care.
• Bruyère Continuing Care: A major Ottawa-based provider of sub-acute, rehabilitation, and palliative care, including specialized palliative care units. Comparable as a regional palliative care provider that BDH may coordinate with for clinical hand-offs and referrals.
• Closing the Gap Healthcare: A Canadian home and community care provider delivering nursing, personal support, and palliative care across Ontario. Comparable as a Champlain-region provider of home-based palliative services that may overlap with BDH's in-home visiting catchment.

Others

• The Maytree Foundation: While not a hospice operator, it is a notable Canadian nonprofit foundation focused on social policy including end-of-life care advocacy. Thematically adjacent as a nonprofit ecosystem participant influencing hospice funding and policy in Ontario.
• Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO): The provincial association for hospice palliative care in Ontario that accredits visiting and residential hospices. BDH holds HPCO accreditation, making HPCO an ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but also the primary reference standard for hospice quality across the province.

Regional players

• Maitland Valley Hospice: A community hospice located in Listowel, Ontario, providing in-home visiting, day hospice, and bereavement support in a rural service area. Comparable in scale and community-hospice model, but serving a different geography in Southwestern Ontario.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HospiceBethDonovan
• Xx.com/BethDHospice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beth-donovan-hospice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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