Near North Palliative
Care Network
2026 Butterfly Release
Although our 17th Annual Butterfly Release has come and gone, the love, remembrance, and compassion shared that day continue to live on.
Thank you to everyone who attended, released a butterfly, volunteered, sponsored, donated, or simply held someone close in their thoughts. Your support allows the Near North Palliative Care Network to provide free, accessible, non-medical hospice palliative care, grief and bereavement support, caregiver respite, seniors’ companionship, friendly visiting, and other compassionate community services throughout our region.
As we move forward, we encourage everyone to find a small way each day to remember those they have lost. Love lives on in the memories we cherish and in the kindness we share with others.
Our work continues year-round, and so does the need for compassionate care. Whether you choose to volunteer, make a donation, become a monthly supporter, leave a legacy gift, or become a corporate sponsor, your support helps ensure our services remain free for those who need them the most.
How We Can Help...
Palliative Care Services
At Near North Palliative Care Network (NNPCN), we provide compassionate, person-centered palliative care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, and to the families and caregivers who support them. Our services are designed to enhance quality of life, preserve dignity, and ensure no one faces serious illness or end-of-life alone. We offer free, community-based support through a team of trained staff and volunteers, in collaboration with local healthcare providers.
Learn MoreBereavement Services
At Near North Palliative Care Network, we understand that grief is a deeply personal journey and no one should have to walk it alone. Our bereavement services are designed to provide comfort, connection, and compassionate support to individuals and families coping with the loss of a loved one. We offer free, non-judgmental, and confidential support to anyone in the Nipissing and East Parry Sound Districts, regardless of when or how the loss occurred.
Learn MoreFriendly Visits
At Near North Palliative Care Network, we believe that companionship is a powerful form of care. Our Friendly Visits Program offers social and emotional support to individuals facing illness, isolation, or grief by connecting them with trained, compassionate volunteers. Whether in a private home, hospital, long-term care facility, or over the phone, our volunteers offer a comforting presence, a listening ear, and meaningful connection... one visit at a time.
Learn MoreSupporting our Community
Education & Learning
Our Educational Workshops include learning and training opportunities designed to build knowledge, skills, and confidence. These sessions focus on providing practical information, guidance, and tools that support individuals, caregivers, and professionals in understanding important topics and navigating real-life situations with greater clarity and preparedness.
Learn MoreCreative & Wellness Experiences
Our Creative & Wellness Programs offer opportunities for self-expression, relaxation, and personal connection. These sessions include art, writing, movement, and other experiential activities that support emotional well-being, creativity, and reflection in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Learn MoreMake a Difference... Volunteer Today!!!
Volunteering with NNPCN is more than just giving your time and it’s becoming part of a movement that values dignity, compassion, and community care. If you’re someone who wants to make a tangible difference in peopleʼs lives during times of vulnerability, this is a deeply rewarding opportunity. Whether you’re exploring a future in healthcare, looking to give back after personal experience, or simply want to help others, your contribution is meaningful and impactful.
Learn MoreWhat's Happening?
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering with NNPCN is more than just giving your time and it’s becoming part of a movement that values dignity, compassion, and community care. If you’re someone who wants to make a tangible difference in peopleʼs lives during times of vulnerability, this is a deeply rewarding opportunity. Whether you’re exploring a future in healthcare, looking to give back after personal experience, or simply want to help others, your contribution is meaningful and impactful.
Join our volunteer team todaySign up to be the first to hear about free classes, workshops and events
Feeling Generous?
There are several ways to make a difference at NNPCN, click the button below to learn more and make a difference today!
Donate