Honouring the Past
Supporting the Future
Remembering our loved ones is a powerful way to extend compassion and support to others in need. Honouring your loved one helps other navigate the difficult journey of grief.
Monique’s Story
Three years after losing her husband to cancer and accessing COHA’s supports, Monique faced another unimaginable tragedy—a devastating car accident that took her 90-year-old mother’s life and left both Monique and her young granddaughter hospitalized with injuries. Overwhelmed by grief and pain, Monique once again turned to COHA. With COHA’s gentle support—through counseling, reiki, yoga, and grief support groups—Monique began to find space to grieve, process, and slowly begin healing. Her granddaughter, too, found comfort in COHA’s children’s grief groups and Horse Whisperer Grief Camp, where she could express her emotions in a safe and caring environment. Monique’s daughter, also mourning her grandmother, joined the circle of support, showing how COHA’s reach extends across generations. Today, Monique says she can’t imagine navigating this loss without COHA’s compassion and care. It’s more than a service—it’s a lifeline that helps fill the void with peace, understanding and hope.
Why Donate
Honour Loved Ones: Celebrate the life and legacy of a loved one by making a donation in their name. Your contribution will create a lasting tribute that reflects their impact on your life and the lives of others.
Support Healing: Your donation directly funds our grief and bereavement services, offering solace and support to those who are struggling with loss and anticipation of loss. By contributing, you help ensure that no one has to face grief alone.
Make a Difference: Every donation, no matter the size, helps us provide essential services to our community, fostering healing and resilience.
How to Contribute
Make a Donation: Visit our website and select the In Loving Memory Campaign. Choose an amount that is meaningful to you and complete the online donation form.
Personalize Your Tribute: When making your donation, you have the option to include the name of the loved one you are honouring.
Spread the Word: Encourage friends and family to join you in supporting this campaign. Share your tribute and the importance of grief and bereavement services on social media using the hashtag #InLovingMemoryCOHA.
Recognition & Benefits
Memorial Wall: Donations of $50 or more will be acknowledged on our In Loving Memory Memorial Wall, a beautiful and enduring tribute located at the COHA August Centre. You can add a short personal message or photo that will be placed on the memorial wall until March 2026.
Special Events: Donors are invited to attend our annual National Grief and Bereavement Day Memory Walk, where we come together to honour and remember those we have lost. This event includes a special ceremony and an opportunity to connect with others in the community.
Your donation ensures that individuals and families, like Monique’s, can access
COHA’s grief and bereavement services at no cost—offering them compassionate support as they prepare for the death of a loved one and navigate the journey of loss.
Your generosity helps turn sorrow into a legacy of love and healing. Together, we can ensure these vital
services remain accessible to all who need them, nurturing home and connection within our community.