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In this Local Matters segment (February 2025), St. Joseph's Foundation President & CEO Gail Brescia shares how the Foundation fuels the work of St. Joseph's Care Group, supporting mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice services across Northwestern Ontario. She reflects on its history and highlights meaningful ways the community can get involved through donations, volunteering, and initiatives like Be There Secret Santa and the Caring Moments storytelling series.

Our mission, vision, and Plan

Mission

Guided by the compassionate legacy of The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste Marie, we seek to inspire generosity in acquiring vital equipment, technology, and infrastructure needed by St. Joseph's Care Group for the diverse health care needs of our community and our region.

Vision

Transform the healthcare experience through a culture of compassion and generosity in our community and our region.

Guiding Principles

• We act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in everything we do.
• We value every one's perspective and view the world through a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.
• We encourage thoughtful, creative and inspirational ideas to expand our capabilities and community impact.
• We cultivate trust and collaboration toward common goals.
• We maintain the highest legal and ethical standards in the stewardship of the Foundation's resources and fund.

Our Plan

In 2022, St. Joseph's Foundation undertook the task of developing a new strategic plan to focus our work and engagement with our community. We are pleased to have updated both our Vision and Mission and are looking forward to the future and the continued support we can all provide to St. Joseph's Care Group. 

Download the Strategic Plan