Being With My Story Visitor Volunteer Training
Being With My Story Volunteer Visitor Training
Join us on Wednesday, Oct 29th 2025 & Thursday, Oct 30th 2025 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm via Zoom to gain the confidence to journey and visit with those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick, or dying, to renew their hope and purpose in life.
Training provided by Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care, and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. For the materials for this training program: view and download the training manual and workbook here.
Register Now! Meeting capacity is limited to 100 participants. Click here to register.
Patient Community Advocacy Training
Patient Advocacy Community Advocacy Training
Join us on Zoom on Thursday Nov 6th 2025 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm and gain the skills and confidence to be an advocate in the healthcare system.
To register click here.
Training provided by Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care, and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
For the materials for this training program: view and download the training program here and Patient Advocacy Handbook and Guide.
Euthanasia Healing Retreat
Have you lost someone you love to euthanasia?
Join us for a healing retreat involving guided sharing, a pastoral talk, memorial service and a meal.
Wednesday November 19 at St. John the Compassionate Mission (155 Broadview Ave Toronto, ON)
There is no cost to attend; a free will offering is appreciated. Overnight accommodations are available upon request.
Registration is required to St. Mary’s Refuge, an affiliate of St. John’s Mission. Visit www.beingwith.org/euthanasia-healing-retreats
Community (Patient) Advocacy Training
Gain the skills and confidence to be an advocate in the healthcare system.
Register Now! Meeting capacity is limited to 100 participants.
Training provided by Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care, and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
CCC's Volunteer Visitor Support Training
Gain the confidence to journey and visit with those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick, or dying, to renew their hope and purpose in life.
Join us for this free virtual training via Zoom on Wed July 9th (session 1) and Thursday July 10th (session 2) from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm both evenings. To register for this event, please click on the link here.
To order hard copies of the Being With training manual and/or My Story workbook, please contact us at info@beingwith.org or call 519-439-6445. This special training is provided by Compassionate Community Care and is co-hosted with Compassionate Community Care and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of EPC.
Healing Retreat: Project Anna and Simeon
Have you lost someone you love to euthanasia?
Join us for a healing retreat, Project Anna and Simeon, which includes supper followed by a pastoral talk on grieving by Fr Lui Santi, an opportunity for sharing and memorial service. The first of its kind in Canada, this event will be on Wednesday November 20th, 2024, and will begin at 4:30 p.m.
This is a collaboration with St. John the Compassionate Mission, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, St. Mary’s Refuge, and Compassionate Community Care. It will be at St. John the Compassionate Mission (155 Broadview Ave in Toronto). Please register in advance by emailing: assist@stmarysrefuge.org or call us at 519-439-6445.
Please share this event and its details widely with your contacts and friends.
Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada: An Evil that's Going to Get Worse
St John the Compassionate Mission and St Mary’s Refuge cordially invite you to this important event which includes an expert speaker, talk, dinner, and social. Dr John Berkman, PhD, Professor of Moral Theology, will speak on MAiD in Canada: An Evil that’s Going to Get Worse on Wednesday November 6th, 2024.
4:00 PM Mission hosts Vespers (Evening Prayers)
5:00 PM Dinner and Fellowship
6:30 PM Guest Speaker Talk
7:40 PM Guest Speaker Q & A
8:00 PM Compline
Please register in advance, by calling the mission at 416-466-1357
You're Invited To Join Us For The First Event Of Its Kind: Project Anna And Simeon
Project Anna and Simeon is a ground-breaking and pilot project and seminar event for those who are grieving following the loss of a loved one through Medical Assistance in Dying (also known as MAiD or euthanasia). This is a single day retreat which will offer hospitality, support, reflection, and sharing for those who are hurting from losing a loved one from MAiD.
Saturday May 25th 2024
12 pm (Noon) - 8 pm
St. John the Compassionate Mission,
155 Broadview Ave Toronto, ON
Meals will be provided. There will be an opportunity to share, hear from guest speakers and certified counsellors and grief support workers. For more information and to register email outreach@stmarysrefuge.org
Suggested donation is $100. Registration deadline is Monday, May 13th, 2024.
Being With, My Story Visitor's Training
Gain the confidence to journey and visit with those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick, or dying, to renew their hope and purpose in life.
FREE Visitor’s Training – Live Online! Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Registration is available online here and is required to attend the two online Zoom sessions.
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
and
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
To order hard copies of the Being With training manual and/or My Story workbook, please contact us at info@beingwith.org or call 519-439-6445. This special training is provided by Compassionate Community Care and is co-hosted with Compassionate Community Care and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of EPC.
Community (Patient) Advocacy Training
PATIENT (COMMUNITY) ADVOCACY TRAINING
Gain the skills and confidence to be an advocate in the healthcare system.
FREE Online Training – Live on Zoom!
Thursday, February 29th, 2024 @ 7-9 p.m. EST
To register for online Zoom session, please click here.
Register Now! Meeting capacity is limited to 100 participants.
Training provided by Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care, and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
Being With, My Story Visitor Volunteer Training
Being With, My Story Visitor Volunteer Training
Gain the confidence to journey and visit with those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick, or dying, to renew their hope and purpose in life.
FREE Visitor’s Training – Live Online! Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Registration is available online here and is required to attend the two online Zoom sessions.
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
and
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM CST,
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM EST
To order hard copies of the Being With training manual and/or My Story workbook, please contact us at info@beingwith.org or call 519-439-6445. This special training is provided by Compassionate Community Care and being made available for the Archdiocese of St. Boniface and anyone who would like to join remotely.
Speakers include: Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care, and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
Compassionate Community Care is a registered charity comprised of health care professionals and volunteers who provide support to vulnerable persons and their families during times of illness and crisis.
Being With Volunteering Training October 2023
Being With Volunteering Training Oct 28th 2023
Hosted by Archdiocese of Vancouver
A free 2-session training to gain the confidence to journey and visit those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick, or dying, to renew their hope and purpose in life. This practical training session will give you the tools you need to make a difference in someone’s life.
FREE Visitor’s Training – Live and Online! Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Registration is required for both online Zoom session and in-person sessions. All materials will be provided for during this session.
Saturday October 28th, 2023 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Star of the Sea Parish Centre, 15262 Pacific Ave., White Rock
8:30 am: Mass; 9:00 am Continental Breakfast.
Training Workshop is two sessions:
9:45 am: Session 1, Being With Training. 11:15 am: Break.
11:30 am: Session 2, Being With Training. 1:00 pm Q & A.
To register for in-person session please register here or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://secure.rcav.org/being-with-training/ To register for online Zoom link click here
Being With Volunteer Training in William's Lake, BC
In-Person Event: Being With Visitor's Training
This workshop is designed to help people accompanying those who are lonely, chronically ill or who are living with disabilities. By being with people we can renew hope and purpose in their lives and ours. We can create a culture of caring, not killing.
Place: The Gathering Room at the Evangelical Free Church
1100-11th Ave North, Williams Lake, B.C.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Lunch, tea and coffee are provided)
Cost: $10.00 per person Please register ASAP. To register contact: Jane @ 250-392-2609, Cecilia @ 250-398-6309 or email cecilia3schaub@outlook.com
This workshop is designed to help people accompanying those who are lonely, chronically ill or who are living with disabilities. By being with people we can renew hope and purpose in their lives and ours. We can create a culture of caring, not killing.
October 24 Zoom event from the: Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, Delta Hospice Society and Compassionate Community Care
The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC), Delta Hospice Society and Compassionate Community Care (CCC) are offering a free online zoom event on October 24, 2023.
Time: Tuesday, October 24
When: 4 pm (Pacific (BC) Time) - 7 pm (Eastern Time).
Register link to advance for this meeting: (Registration Link).
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information for joining the meeting.
Speakers: Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director - Euthanasia Prevention Coalition; Angelina Ireland, President - Delta Hospice Society and Kathy Costa Matusiak, Executive Director - Compassionate Community Care.
Topics:
Alex Schadenberg from the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition will provide a "Canadian update" based on recent stories and current trends.
Angelina Ireland from the The Delta Hospice Society will speak about plans to institute the Guardian Angels program with Delta Hospice Society directions.
Kathy Matusiak Costa from CCC will explain the success of the Being With Visitor Training program, the Advocacy Training program and other CCC updates.
Register link to advance for this meeting: (Registration Link).
Support Alex's Run for Compassionate Community Care!
Pictured above: CCC Run participants from 2022, and CCC’s Director Kathy Matusiak Costa as a run supporter.
Each year Alex Schadenberg and a group of runners from the Knights of Columbus gather on the shores of Hamilton Bay to participate in a half marathon run. This 21.1 km (13.1 miles) run starts bright and early at 9:00 am and lasts until each participant completes the distance. The average half marathon finish time is 1:55:26, and for women the average half marathon finish time is 2:11:57.
If you would like to participate in this exciting opportunity please let us know and we’ll get you registered to join us at the start and finish line. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Each participant is asked to wear a custom made shirt for a photo prior to the run. If you would like to support this run, with all proceeds going towards the work of Compassionate Community Care, we greatly appreciate it! Alex’s run for CCC happens once a year and is an annual treat and fun time for all. Please make this year’s run extra special by supporting us in any way you can. Compassionate Community Care is a registered Canadian charity, Charitable registration # 824667869RR0001, and issues tax receipts to all Canadian donors.
All donations will be issued income tax receipts in the new year. Donations may be made to CCC by phone at 519-439-6445, online via Canada Helps and/or PayPal here, or by cheque and mailed to: Compassionate Community Care, 383 Horton Street East, London, ON, N6B 1L6.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Patient Advocacy Training
PATIENT ADVOCACY TRAINING
Gain the skills and confidence to be an advocate in the healthcare system.
FREE Online Training – Live on Zoom!
September 27th, 2023 @ 7-9 p.m. EST
Register Now! Meeting capacity is limited to 100 participants.
With Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care, and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of EPC.
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdu6vrzMqHdXHQA7KNZrLIzUOvzEG8lO-
Empowering you to empower others.
In-Person and Online: Being With Volunteer Visitor Training
Alliance For Life Ontario is hosting Compassionate Community Care:
Being With Visitor Volunteer Training
Gain the confidence to journey and visit with those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick, or dying, to renew their hope and purpose in life.
FREE Visitor’s Training – Live and on Zoom!
Saturday September 23rd, 2023 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. EST & 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. EST
In person Session: Saint Joseph's Church, 409 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 2R4 In-Person Registration at 9:30 am
Workshop is two sessions, each session is two hours. There will be a 1 hour lunch break in between the two sessions. Bring your own lunch, coffee and tea will be provided. For in-person session, please RSVP to Jakki Jeffs by email: aflo@mgl.ca or call: 519-820-3399. For those joining online, please click on link below and use the same link to rejoin the session in the afternoon.
Register Now: Online meeting capacity is limited to 100 participants.
With Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care, and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
For Online Session, Please Register at: www.beingwith.org > Events
Event Sponsored by Guelph & Area Right to Life
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario Webinar featuring CCC
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario hosted Kathy Matusiak Costa from Compassionate Community Care as a guest speaker for one of its fall webinar series featuring Ontario organizations that help prevent elder abuse and protect the vulnerable.
Presenter, Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care (CCC) shared the “Being with My Story Visitors Program”, an exciting visiting training opportunity that aims to help and care for those you love and need support in the community.
Kathy shared effective ways to reduce social isolation and loneliness and how to improve quality of life and well-being for seniors. The session reviewed the ‘Community Advocacy Training’ on how to be an effective community advocate and approaches to empower individuals to empower others. Resources and materials available to promote compassionate community growth and support in your community were discussed.
Through the webinar CCC highlighted how to:
Recognize issues vulnerable people may experience and support them in getting the help they may need to live fuller lives.
Be an effective advocate for vulnerable seniors, as well as people with illness or disabilities.
Work with CCC to provide visits and support to those in their area.
Live webinar was recorded on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET. To watch the webinar, click here.
Gift of Life Conference
Couples for Christ Ottawa invite you to their upcoming Gift of Life Conference:
Saturday, September 16th, 2023
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Theresa Church, 95 Somerset St. W. Ottawa, ON
Speakers include Dr Andrew Mai, MD CCFP(PC) and Kathy Matusiak Costa, Director of Compassionate Community Care.
Kathy will share more about the work at CCC, the Being With My Story Visitor’s Program, Community Advocacy training, and will help empower participants to empower others. Guests will learn how to provide effective support as dedicated volunteers and promote practical ways to reduce social isolation and loneliness and how to improve quality of life and well-being within your communities. Everyone is welcome to attend, admission is $10. Vigil Mass at 4:30 pm, Registration starts at 12:00 pm. Light refreshments provided during intermission.
To register please email: clcottawa@couplesforchrist.ca
You're Invited to CCC's Meet and Greet Event
CCC Meet & Greet
On Sunday July 23rd, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. at the home of Muriel and Dan McCash, 2270 Devon Rd, Oakville, Ontario.
You are invited to an elegant afternoon at the McCash residence, with cocktails and appetizers, music, information sharing, and friends.
“We have a good organization here and we’d like to share more about the important work CCC does.”
- Dan McCash
Special guests include Kathy Matusiak Costa, Director of CCC,
Brian Simpson, and a surprise guest speaker.
Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday July 19' by text message to Dan McCash at 416-707-1478 or email dmccash@hotmail.com
For more details please contact: Compassionate Community Care: 383 Horton St. E, London, ON N6B 1L6
Office tel. 519-439-6445 • info@beingwith.org • www.beingwith.org
Training Session for Volunteers To Support Seniors and Vulnerable People and Provide Patient Advocacy
Many people, especially vulnerable seniors in our community, are isolated, lonely, and without help. Here is an opportunity to support your neighbours and remind them they are valued whether they live at home or in an institutional setting. This is a great opportunity for students who need high school volunteer hours as well as those who are going into a helping profession or the charity sector.
You will be trained to:
Recognize possible issues vulnerable people may have and support them in getting the help they may need to live fuller lives.
Be an effective advocate for vulnerable seniors, as well as people with illness or disabilities.
Work with us to provide visits and support to those in your area. A certificate will be provided on completion.
July 5th & 6th 2023 9 am to 5 pm each day. Lunch provided.
St. Mary’s Refuge, 206 Barry Road, Madoc.
Free for volunteers. Suggested donation $60 for those seeking training for professional development. Overnight accommodation available on site. Suggested donation $100. Pre-registration required.
Our Presenters
Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care. CCC is a registered charity comprised of health care professionals and volunteers who provide support to vulnerable persons and their families during times of illness and crisis.
Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, is committed to protecting and advocating for the vulnerable, opposing the legalization of medical killing, and promoting excellent care.
To register, email outreach@stmaryrefuge.org or call 647-667-0939. St. Mary of Refuge is a registered charity. For donation they can offer a tax receipt.
Patient Advocacy Training
PATIENT COMMUNITY ADVOCACY TRAINING
Gain the skills and confidence to be an advocate in the healthcare system.
FREE Online Training – Live on Zoom!
June 26th, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST
Register Now! Meeting capacity is limited to 100 participants.
With Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care, and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
Register here
Empowering you to empower others.
Being With, My Story Visitor Volunteer Training
Being With, My Story Visitor
Volunteer Training
FREE Online Training – Live on Zoom!
Workshop is two sessions, each session is two hours:
Please Note this Meeting has been RESCHEDULED!
This meeting has been rescheduled to
Tuesday, June 20th and Wednesday, June 21st, 2023
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. EST
Register Now: Meeting capacity is limited to 100 participants
Compassionate Community Care (CCC) offers ongoing seminars online called Being With Volunteer Training which are offered to anyone remotely and free of charge.
Gain the confidence to journey with those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick, or dying, to renew their hope and purpose in life.
Training provided by hosts: Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care, and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
Euthanasia Prevention Safeguards
St. Mary’s presents
Euthanasia Prevention Safeguards
Wednesday June 14, 2023
6:30 p.m. ~ Refreshments 7:00 p.m. ~ Presentation followed by Q&A
St. Mary Star of the Sea Church Hall
11 Peter St. S., Mississauga Ontario
with Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition and Kathy Matusiak Costa, Director, Compassionate Community Care
Promoted by Right to Life of Mississauga-Brampton and other partners.
Freewill offering. For event inquiries, call 647-237-5135.
For poster for the event, click here.
ELDER ABUSE: A Closer Look
SERIES: PROTECTING SENIORS
Session 3 of 3:
ELDER ABUSE: A CLOSER LOOK
Talk was held live via Zoom on June 8th, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST
Thank you to all who attended!
This event was recorded and is available on our YouTube page here.
Presentation by Mary Shkoury Prevention Consultant, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
Mary shared her passion and commitment of caring for Canadian Seniors rights at Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, where her mission is to see Ontario continue to be a safe place for our seniors to live, be heard and be free from Elder Abuse.
This presentation provides viewers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of what constitutes elder abuse, how to recognize the risk factors and signs of abuse, how to report it and how best to support an older adult experiencing or at-risk of abuse.
ELDER ABUSE AND THE MODERN FAMILY: What You Need to Look Out for and to Know
SERIES: PROTECTING SENIORS
Session 2 of 3:
ELDER ABUSE AND THE MODERN FAMILY:
What You Need to Look Out for and to Know
Talk was held live via Zoom on Thursday, May 25th, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST
This event was recorded and the recording is available on our YouTube page here.
Presentation by Hugh Scher, Human Rights and Health Law Lawyer
Hugh is an experienced Toronto health, human rights, employment and Constitutional lawyer. He has been involved in multiple precedent setting cases including: Rasouli v. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2013 SCC 53 (SCC). and Bentley v. Maplewood Seniors Care Society, 2015 BCCA 91 (BCCA). He lectures regularly to lawyers, community representatives, universities and government on these issues and is frequently called on by patients, families and community groups for his expertise.
Evening of Gratitude: Thank you to our Seniors Event!
To all participants of the Honouring Our Seniors survey, Thank you!
You’re Invited to our Evening of Gratitude Event!
Live in-person and on Zoom!
Thursday, May 18th, 2023 from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Refreshments will be served
Register Now! Meeting capacity is limited to 100 participants.
Click on this link to register in advance.
To RSVP for in-person event, please email us at info@beingwith.org or call 519-439-6445
In person event will be held at our office location: Compassionate Community Care at 383 Horton Street E. London, ON N6B 1L6
PROTECTING SENIORS SERIES: What You Need to Know to Prevent Elder Abuse
SERIES: PROTECTING SENIORS
Session 1 of 3:
What You Need to Know to Prevent Elder Abuse
Talk was held live via Zoom on May 11, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EST
This event was recorded and the recording is available here!
Mark Baluyut, RN, spoke on the clinical and practical standards of care, sharing tips that seniors and their loved ones should be aware of in order to protect against elder abuse. When a patient is admitted to the hospital with “failure to cope” or worse, and they are neglected, what went wrong? How can we prevent this from happening?
Kasia Capisciolto, RN, is a mother and concerned advocate for the elderly and vulnerable. She shared her experience working at a facility that was in need of assistance from the government in order to provide proper care for its residents. What do seniors need to watch out for? Kasia gave practical considerations and talked about the needs senior residents have when evaluating their care options. Watch the recording here.
When Speaking To Others about MAiD
Recording Available!
When Speaking to Others About MAiD
On February 15th, we hosted over 80 people for our talk, When Speaking to Others About MAiD. This session was held online via Zoom for viewers as well as in person before a live audience.
Co-hosted with Alex Schadenberg of EPC, this informative event shed light on the meaning of preparing for death and why the moment of death is important to live well. Learn about the history of MAiD in order to help others and especially, those you care for when faced with MAiD for themselves or their loved ones. This session shares how to speak to others about MAiD, what has affected the elderly, especially over the last three years, and how to care for our own. To watch this recording, please visit us here.
This event was originally held at St John the Compassionate Mission, for more information about the mission, please visit them here.
PATIENT ADVOCACY TRAINING
PATIENT ADVOCACY TRAINING
Gain the skills and confidence to be an advocate in the healthcare system.
FREE Online Training – Live on Zoom!
February 8th, 2023 @ 7-9 p.m. EST
Register Now! Meeting capacity is limited to 100 participants.
With Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care, and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcu2orTkrGNNCgOSAwLVoTVKYaRsb-pwn
Empowering you to empower others.
Accompanying the Lonely and Vulnerable
Day of Reflection
Saturday, Feb 4th - 10 AM to 4 PM in Parish Hall
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Parish Hall)
78 Clifton Road (Mt. Pleasant & St. Clair)
Guest Presenter, Kathy Matusiak Costa, Director of Compassionate Community Care
In June 2016, Euthanasia was legalized in Canada; at the time, many thought it would impact only a few. From then until June 2022, there have already been 11 620 reported assisted deaths in Ontario and the trend keeps going up. Among those who choose this are those who experience immense loneliness and hopelessness. How do we as Christians assist those who feel their life lacks value or purpose? A culture that values others can emerge when we accompany people through the difficult times of their life.
OLPH Parish will be hosting a day of reflection on accompanying the lonely and vulnerable. Gain confidence to journey with those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick, or dying, to renew their hope and purpose in life. Explore how to empower others to do the same. See how our Catholic faith can guide us in this vision, as well as gain practical tools for how we each, in our own little way and state in life, can help others find hope.
Free Event |
Register by Wednesday Feb. 1, 2023 | Potluck lunch will be served
Contact: Alison at aendrizzi@archtoronto.org
Upcoming Events
Compassionate Community Care (CCC) offers ongoing seminars online called Being With Volunteer Training which are offered to anyone remotely and free of charge.
Gain the confidence to journey with those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick, or dying, to renew their hope and purpose in life.
The next two-day seminar will be on February 1st 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm and February 2nd 7:00-9:00 pm. To register for this free seminar please register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoce6trTsjHdGVZ7ueWswcvaeHQVXWSXeJ
Compassionate Community Care cordially invites you to attend our upcoming event:
Being With, Volunteer Training
FREE Online Training – Live on Zoom!
Workshop is two sessions, each session is two hours:
Tuesday November 8th 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. EST &
Wednesdsay November 9th 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. EST
Register Now: Meeting capacity is limited to 100 participants
Training provided by hosts: Kathy Matusiak Costa, Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care, and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
Workshop on Training for Pastoral Care Ministry within a Parish
Join Us in Person or Via Zoom to Hear About Our Two Great Programs: Being With, My Story Volunteer Training and Patient Advocacy
Thursday January 26, 2023
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm at the Chancery Office, 700 King St West Hamilton, ON or by Zoom
Compassionate Community Care – Program Overview
This program provides non-medical support for persons who are vulnerable to depression, isolation, loneliness, pain, and death due to age, terminal illness, disability, or other conditions (“vulnerable persons”). Along with the Diocese, they can provide training for staff and volunteers for providing non-medical support to these persons. The aim is to help people have a complete circle of care that recognizes and respects the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of those involved. During the session they will provide detail on their program, ‘Being With’, which trains volunteers to care.
Call Sarah in Family Ministry Office at 905-528-7988 or visit Upcoming Events at hamiltondiocese.com