Our Mission
To provide volunteer services that enhance the quality of healthcare of people living on the Sunshine Coast. To raise funds and encourage community support of the hospital and related healthcare programs.
We are happy to announce the results of Saturday’s fundraiser at Trail Bay Mall — together we raised a net of just over $3,200 in support of ongoing Auxiliary commitments to healthcare on the Coast. Shout out to the many, many of you who made the sale a success — bakers, crafters, gardeners, shift workers, our publicity team, and [...]
I would like to thank all 23 members who came out to the idyllic location of Valhalla House in Halfmoon Bay for our first Coffee Chat yesterday. It was quite informal and lots of questions were asked and I believe all were answered, as well several rumours were dispelled. We had one member attend by Zoom as well. Topics discussed [...]
One of the last projects Warren oversaw was the ordering of a replacement for the Go Shed in the back of the Thrift Store. The wooden building had been repaired and reinforced over the years, but it was becoming apparent that it would not hold up to the repeated break-ins and vandalism it had been subjected to. The sea-can [...]
The 2026 Spring Conference convened in Vernon on April 21-23 with the participation of nine SCHA members, amid a gathering of approximately 200 members from the British Columbia Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries (BCAHA). The Sunshine Coast members always join in the spirit of these events and Chrisy Kiloh’s photo collage won 1st place in the heart of your community [...]
The members of the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary recently voted to allocate $100,000 toward the tutulshenam Healing House. We are happy to collaborate with the shíshálh Nation on this meaningful project. The Healthcare Auxiliary takes great pride in supporting significant initiatives within the community while also fulfilling regular hospital equipment requests. Previously, our members voted to restrict $750,000 toward a future mental [...]
On Thursday, April 9, Silverstone Care Centre hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Tea to say “thank you” to all those wonderful people (many of whom are Health Care Auxiliary members) who come to our home regularly to help with our activities. Jeremy Lapierre started things off by welcoming all those in attendance and expressing thanks on behalf of the management [...]
SC Healthcare Auxiliary members bringing cheer and bright bouquets of Spring flowers to the residents of 2 South in the Sechelt shíshalh Hospital. Would you like to make a difference in a seniors day? Volunteer with us! email for more info: volunteer@schaux.ca
In Memorium Warren Albert Jones November 1956 – February 2026 A celebration of life was held to honour Warren on March 19 at St. Hildas Church to an overflowing crowd. Warren’s partner of 40 years, Michel spoke of their life together before moving to the coast and Warren’s love of animals and travel featured prominently in the stories. A [...]
Bursary applications are due before June 1! Go HERE to the Bursary Page to apply.
We are all committed to the Auxiliary in our various capacities. We Auxilians have had many successes, achieved many objectives and established the gold standard for volunteers on the Coast. We now need successors to serve on our Executive and sustain our momentum. The Auxiliary needs candidates who are enthusiastic and committed to the future of the organization. Experience [...]
