About House of hesed
House of Hesed: Providing a Home for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
House of Hesed is a non-profit organization that provides a home for persons living with HIV/AIDS. The organization was founded in 1992 by Sister Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, who saw the need to provide care and support for those affected by the disease. Since then, House of Hesed has been providing compassionate care and support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a home for persons living with HIV/AIDS, sharing mercy, hope, dignity, and peace. Consistent with the Christian perspective on life and death, we strive to create an environment where residents can live their lives fully until they die naturally or are called home by God.
Our Services
At House of Hesed, we offer a range of services designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents. Our services include:
1. Housing: We provide safe and comfortable housing for our residents in our two homes located in Saskatoon.
2. Medical Care: We work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure that our residents receive the medical care they need.
3. Nutritional Support: We provide nutritious meals that are tailored to meet the dietary needs of each resident.
4. Emotional Support: Our staff provides emotional support through counseling sessions and group therapy sessions.
5. Spiritual Support: We offer spiritual support through prayer services and chaplaincy services.
6. Recreational Activities: We organize recreational activities such as outings to local parks or museums so that our residents can enjoy themselves while also socializing with others.
Our Values
At House of Hesed, we believe in treating all individuals with respect and dignity regardless of their background or circumstances. Our values include:
1) Compassion - We show compassion towards all those who come through our doors seeking help.
2) Respect - We treat everyone who comes into contact with our organization with respect and dignity.
3) Empathy - We strive to understand the needs of our residents and provide care that is tailored to their individual needs.
4) Integrity - We conduct ourselves with integrity in all our dealings with residents, staff, volunteers, and the community at large.
Our Impact
Since its inception, House of Hesed has provided a home for over 200 individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Our organization has made a significant impact on the lives of those we serve by providing them with a safe and supportive environment where they can live their lives fully.
Our Future
As we look towards the future, House of Hesed remains committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. We will continue to work closely with healthcare professionals and community partners to ensure that our residents receive the best possible care.
Conclusion
House of Hesed is an organization that provides a home for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Our mission is to share mercy, hope, dignity, and peace while creating an environment where residents can live their lives fully until they die naturally or are called home by God. With our range of services designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents coupled with our values such as compassion, respect empathy among others; we have made significant impacts on many people's lives since inception. As we look towards the future; House of Hesed remains committed in providing compassionate care while working closely healthcare professionals & community partners ensuring that all who come through our doors receive best possible care available.