May 22, 2o25 | The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society (DHAS) is pleased to confirm its donation of $800k to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation (DHCH Foundation). The funds, which were raised through the DHAS’s three businesses, will be used to enhance patient care through the purchase of priority medical equipment. This year’s donation is slated to fund a …
DHAS Congratulates its 2025 Bursary Recipients
June 17, 2025 | The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society is proud to announce and celebrate this year’s outstanding bursary recipients. Each year, in recognition of the community’s ongoing support and generosity to DHAS, we provide 12 bursaries to community members, allowing us to give back to our Delta community and providing a chance for local students to pursue their dreams …
New edition of the DHAS Volunteer Handbook now available!
June 16, 2025 | We’re excited to share that the latest edition of the DHAS Volunteer Handbook is here! Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just starting your journey with us, this new handbook offers a warm, welcoming overview of everything that makes our Auxiliary special. Inside, you’ll discover the fascinating history of the Auxiliary, learn about how we’re governed, …
DHAS Float Takes the Spotlight and the Gold at Ladner May Days Parade!
June 13, 2025 | The Ladner May Days Parade took to the streets on Sunday, May 25 with a rockin’ theme of Musical Icons Through the Ages — from Adele to ZZ Top. We could not be more proud to announce that this year’s winner of the Best in Parade award was DHAS! Our float, consisting of a vintage tractor …
Canada Day closures in our DHAS businesses
June 10, 2025 | DHAS wishes everyone a very happy Canada Day! To give our volunteers a well-earned break, the DHAS Thrift Shop will be closed on Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Both the Dogwood Gift Shop and the Courtyard Café will be open on Monday, June 30 and closed on Tuesday, June 1.
Donation drop-off changes at the Thrift Shop
May 22, 2025 | The DHAS Thrift Shop, located in Ladner Village, will not be accepting donations on Market Sundays: June 8, June 22, July 6, July 20, August 10, August 24, September 7, and September 21. We’d be delighted to accept your donations on our regular drop-off days, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 to 3:00 pm.
Thrift Shop closure: May 10, 2025
The DHAS Thrift Shop will be closed on Saturday, May 10, 2025, for a planned power outage. We plan to reopen as usual on Monday, May 12 at 1:00 pm.
Meet our new Board members
April 14, 2025 | DHAS is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our volunteer Board of Directors. Please join us in welcoming Wendy Childs, Kelly Guichon, and Brian Stewart to the Board, which was formally installed during the recent DHAS AGM. Wendy Childs has been a Delta resident for 34 years, first moving to Ladner and …
Installation of 2025-26 Board of Directors
April 14, 2025 | Barbara Worwood, Lower Mainland Director, BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries (BCAHA) formally installed the 2025–26 Board of Directors during the recent DHAS AGM. Pictured are Executive members Maureen Mooney (President), Katy Ellsworth (Vice President), Lynda Laughlin (Secretary), and Brian Stewart (Treasurer and new Board member). Joining the Executive are Members at Large Hugh Burke, Elaine Canning, …
Impact report for 2024
April 14, 2025 | DHAS’s mission is to support patient care and comfort at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care. DHAS met this mandate strongly in 2024, with over $1.6M transferred to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation for priority medical equipment and supportive programs. DHAS could not have achieved this significant milestone without the dedication and hard work …