Due to limited volunteer availability, the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society Thrift Shop will operate on a reduced schedule this week. Today: One shop location will be open Friday: All Stores are Open 10:00am to 3:00pm Thursday & Saturday: The Thrift Shop will be closed *Please note that donations cannot be accepted on non-operating days We understand this may be disappointing for many …
May 5, 2026 | We invite the community to read the Delta Optimist’s online article, which provides factual information about the operation of registered societies in British Columbia as well as important contextual detail from the BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries (BCAHA). In case you missed it, our Frequently Asked Questions post has also been updated.
UPDATED May 4, 2026 | Responding to frequently asked questions from our community We appreciate that our wonderful community is concerned about what is happening in our DHAS Thrift Shop. We’ve read your questions and are using this platform to respond. Thank you for your interest in and support of DHAS and its Thrift Shop. 1. What is happening at …
May 2, 2026 | Message to our community, We are aware of the comments and questions circulating on social media regarding the Thrift Shop, and we understand that people care deeply about this organization and the volunteers who make it what it is. That commitment is something we value and share. As a registered society, DHAS is governed by a …
April 30, 2026 | I recognize that the temporary pause in operations at our Thrift Shop has been unsettling for some of our volunteers and members of the community. Our volunteers are the heart of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society, and we value every individual who contributes their time and care to our shared mission. The Board of Directors has …
April 30, 2026 | Please take a moment to read the Delta Optimist’s article addressing the temporary closure of the DHAS Thrift Shop. We invite the community to read more about the Thrift Shop and the ways in which the Board is addressing current challenges in the workplace culture. The Board of Directors remains committed to open, transparent communication while …
April 29, 2026 | The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society (DHAS) has been proudly supporting the Delta Hospital Campus of Care since 1969. To date, DHAS has donated nearly $20 million to support patient care and comfort. Our funds are generated through our three businesses: the Courtyard Café, the Dogwood Gift Shop and the Thrift Shop in Ladner Village. The DHAS …
April 27, 2026 | The DHAS Thrift Shop is closed while we undertake some spring cleaning and maintenance. During the closure period, we are not able to accept any donations. Please hang onto your items until we re-open. Watch this space for news about our re-opening plans.
March 30, 2026 | Earlier today, members of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society gathered at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn to celebrate a successful 2025 and to review goals for 2026. DHAS President Maureen Mooney chaired the meeting, which included tributes to outgoing Gift Shop Coordinator Jean Barker, outgoing Board Member Elaine Canning, and Business Manager Kathy Wells, who has now …
March 30, 2026 | At its Annual General Meeting, held at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn earlier today, DHAS welcomed three new Board members: Cheryle Beaumont, Corrie Lane, and Kathy Slater. Cheryle Beaumont has had an extensive career in both public and independent education and consulting on governance, stewardship and leadership development in many sectors. Cheryle is most appreciative of the …