In this House, no one faces cancer alone.
At Sorrentino’s Compassion House, we support women who must travel to Edmonton for cancer treatments by offering comfortable accommodations and a community that understands, connects, and cares.
Our feature stories
Explore stories from the women, volunteers, and community that make Sorrentino’s Compassion House what it is. These moments highlight the strength, resilience, and compassion that bring our community together.
Be the CALM: Allice’s Story
“I still remember arriving in October 2018. I was tired. I was cold. I was sick. But I walked into a place that was beautiful, welcoming, and safe.” ~ Allice Legat, Compassion House Guest
The story behind Sorrentino’s Compassion House
What began as a community vision in the late 1990s has grown into a supportive home-away-from-home for women travelling to Edmonton for cancer treatment.
A night shift rooted in care
Patti Nochez works while most of the world is asleep. From midnight to 8 a.m., she’s part of the guest services team at Sorrentino’s Compassion House welcoming late arrivals, checking in on sleepless guests, and offering calm reassurance during the quietest hours of the night.
“I immediately felt a warm embrace for all the staff and fellow guests. I felt my spirits rise with each day that passed.”
How your donations help
For decades, Sorrentino’s Compassion House has been sustained by the generosity of people like you. We don’t receive government funding and rely heavily on donations. Every gift helps us continue supporting women who need us.
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Together, we can make a difference for women facing cancer.
Your generosity supports women who must travel to Edmonton for cancer treatment and provides comfort, connection, and care when they need it most.
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