Home Away From Home
Home Away From Home

Honour House is a refuge, a “home away from home” for members of our Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, Emergency Services Personnel and their families to stay, completely free of charge, while they are receiving medical care and treatment in the Metro Vancouver area.

These brave individuals, along with their families, sacrifice so much on a daily basis to protect our freedom and our everyday way of life. Honour House allows us the opportunity to show them that we care and how much we appreciate all that they do for us.

About Honour House
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Over 13,500 nights of accommodation donated
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Annual cost to run one room at Honour House is $10,000
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Over 500 volunteers have helped make a difference
How You Can Help

Cash Donations

We depend entirely on donations to allow us to continue to provide a “home away from home” for our heroes and their families…

Membership

Become a member of Honour House. You can join us as an individual, a family or a group…

Planned Giving

Choosing to remember our brave Canadian men and women and their families with donations…

Sponsor a Room

Every year it costs Honour House Society, on average, $10,000 to run just one of it’s 11 bedrooms.

Other Ways to Help
Become a Volunteer
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OSI’s

“Our heroes run towards danger each and every day to protect us and the ones we love. Honour House is here for them when they need help, because sometimes, even heroes need a home.” – Allan De Genova (President)

Honour House can provide safe and comfortable accommodations for our men and women in uniform while they are receiving treatment for operational stress injuries (OSI’s).

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People Who Make This Possible
John Appleby
John ApplebyAdvisor
Debbie Lepore
Debbie LeporeAdvisor
Mike Flanigan
Mike FlaniganAdvisor
Walter Francl
Walter FranclAdvisor
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What Guests Have to Say

“For those of you that have medical need in the lower mainland, but live elsewhere, Honour House is AMAZING! My husband came home yesterday after 7 months of Leukemia treatments…”

Kazia Waugh - Paramedic, Kamploops, BC

“When I received the 1:30AM phone call that my girlfriend Jac had been in a fire and was being medivaced to Vancouver from Prince George, I was lost. I became hollow…”

John and Jac - Wildfire Fighters, Prince George, BC

“On April 26th, 2014 my seven months pregnant wife, Debbie, was evacuated by air ambulance from Campbell River Hospital because of complications with her pregnancy…”

WO John Palmer - Deputy Flight Commander, Campbell River, BC

A major shock hit our family when my husband Peter Groenland, (recently retired Vancouver Police Department Traffic Sergeant) was in a serious motorcycle accident…”

Peter Groenland - Vancouver Police Dept., Chilliwack, BC

“Thank you Honour House! You were an absolute life saver for my family. When I was medevaced out of my Northern BC community with severe pregnancy complications, you welcomed my family…”

Brianne Zwambag - RCMP spouse, Fort St John, BC

“Due to ongoing medical treatment in the Lower Mainland, my wife and I are regular guests at Honour House. In a very difficult time of our lives, Honour House and all the wonderful people…”

Russell K. - Veteran Paramedic, Victoria, BC
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Providing a free, temporary home away from home for Canadian Forces and Emergency Services personnel.

Local to New Westminster and looking for Lunch?Greens & Beans Deli is graciously donating their tips for the month of March to Honour House. Stop in for a deliciously fresh soup and sandwich and support a good cause. Please note, there is no tip option on the machine so bring a few coins or see the QR code on the poster to donate straight to Honour House.Check out their menu at greensandbeansdeli.com/restaurant-menu/Thank you for the support Greens and Beans Deli INC. ! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Thank you so much to The Royal Westminster Regiment for having our board member, Alan Waterman to their 2024 Annual Dinner, in support of the Invictus Games.Here, Alan is pictured with LCol. Greg Chan (Commanding Officer) and Chief Warrant Officer Chris Henneberry (RSM)This partnership with our neighbours is invaluable to our Society. Any time we ask, they are eager to send a group up the road to help with whatever we need.Thank you, Westies! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Thank you to the Justice Institute of British Columbia: JIBC Recruit Class 48 who came together to raise $2138 for Honour House, surpassing their goal of $1500. The campaign lasted 2 and a half weeks as the students worked their personal networks. Thank you to our volunteer, Jaden, for organizing this amongst his peers. We wish you all the best of luck as you pursue your dreams of becoming a firefighter! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Congratulations to Major Jennifer Hillman of the Pacific Regional Recruiting Centre, here in New Westminster. Last week we were honoured to host her promotion and Change of Command ceremony. "Honour House is a stunningly beautiful location and we are very grateful to have been permitted to hold the CFRC Pacific Change of Command there. One of the reasons we seek to hold the ceremony at Honour House is to introduce the facilities to our members who may not yet be familiar with it. Being able to visit in person gives us an opportunity to spread the word about the incredible support to health and wellbeing that the staff and volunteers of Honour House make available for military and emergency services members and their families. I have personally had occasion to request the facilities for support to my staff, and have always been impressed by the unfailing kindness and generous hospitality that Honour House has provided. Thank you for all you do for our members!" - Major Jennifer HillmanThank you for the incredible support, Major! We look forward to having you and your team back here, soon. ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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We had a couple of our favourite fur-st responders stop by the house today, after their night shift, to inspect the fire escape. Thankfully it's fit for all humans and animals. Thank you to our new friends! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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We're not crying... you're crying!! 😭😭A sincere thank you to everybody who voted, shared and spread the message that led us here today. We are forever grateful to all of our communities for coming together and helping us achieve this goal. A special thank you to Land Rover and category sponsor Hearts & Science ... See MoreSee Less
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