Building Compassion
The Welton Centre for Hospice Palliative Care
Mississauga's first Hospice Centre is being built at 2176 Speakman Drive, within Sheridan Park Corporate Centre: a purpose-built space where a family can simply be a family again.
Why a centre, and why now
Mississauga currently has no hospice centre, yet it should have 7 beds for every 100,000 people. The Centre fills a major gap in local health care and completes our continuum of care for those with a palliative or end of life illness: 12 care suites, space for wellness programs, counselling, and community connections.
Holding a hand. Sharing a familiar story. Saying "I love you" one more time. Hospice care makes room for those moments. That is the promise of the Centre, and the community is building it: together we have already raised more than half of our $28 million Building Compassion goal, so the doors can open debt free.
How it is funded
Donations already fund 55% of our Community Programs and operations. The province funds only a portion of the Centre, about 10% of the building and 50% of yearly operations, and the City of Mississauga has provided funding and financing toward the project. The rest comes from caring donors in the community.
Where it stands
- Location: 2176 Speakman Drive, Mississauga
- Construction starts January 2026
- First individuals welcomed by late 2027
- Cultural inclusion is a key focus, with spiritual supports and technology to keep residents connected to their faith or cultural community
Questions about the campaign
For questions or comments about Building Compassion, or to be added to the mailing list, write to heyneighbour@hospicemississauga.ca.
To talk about getting involved or donating, contact Graham Hill at 905-712-8119 ext. 262 or ghill@hospicemississauga.ca.