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Impact Report: Thank You!

Impact Report: Thank You Donors, Ticket Buyers and Friends!

No matter what language you speak, saying thank you speaks to our heart. So from the bottom of our hearts at St. Joseph’s Foundation and St. Joseph’s Care Group, Thank you, Merci, Miigwetch. Your generous and continuous support has greatly impacted the lives of the clients we serve. Because ...

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A Wonderful Volunteer

A Wonderful Volunteer

Maria has been a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital since 1948 – that’s 69 years of volunteer Service! She is involved in St. Joseph’s Care Group Auxiliary and has been in many Executive Positions including President over the years. She has assisted with fund raising efforts such ...

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Televisitation Program Support

Televisitation Program Receives Support

St. Joseph’s Foundation of Thunder Bay was recently awarded a grant from the Thunder Bay Community Foundation Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) to support the Televisitation Program at all of St. Joseph’s Care Group sites. The Televisitation program began when COVID-19 caused restrictions ...

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Legacy Giving Spring 2020

Legacy Giving Spring 2020 Newsletter

Remote Witnessing of Wills and Powers of Attorney in Ontario Written By: Rene Larson, H.B.A., J.D., Larson Lawyers The Government of Ontario issued an Emergency Order (O.Reg.129/20) on April 7, 2020 allowing remote or “virtual” witnessing of Wills and Powers of Attorney during the COVID-19 emergency. ...

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Staff Member Recognized

Staff Member Recognized Through Grateful Client

We're thankful for a donation made in honour of Dana Burton, Recreation Therapist at St. Joseph's Hospital. 'Over the past 20 years, Margaret Evelyn Wierikko was a client of St. Joseph's Care Group and 2N was her home. Margie enjoyed many activities, and she certainly loved Dana who brightened her days in so many ...

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Digital Memorial Installed

St. Joseph's Installs Digital Memorial Recognition System

St. Joseph's Installs Digital Memorial Recognition System Using modern technology, enhanced by beautiful art, St. Joseph’s Foundation (SJF) has installed a donor recognition system that will not only pay tribute to passed loved ones, but will do so in a way that provides deeper connection for those who take ...

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Massage Chairs

HUMAN TOUCH WHOLE BODY MASSAGE CHAIRS for Staff Wellness

BIG SPLIT 26 proceeds support purchase of TWO HUMAN TOUCH WHOLE BODY MASSAGE CHAIRS for Staff Wellness! Big Split 26 is a unique take on a 50-50 raffle. While 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales are given out as prizes, the other 50% is used to purchase much needed equipment for St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG). In ...

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Santa Gift Program A Success!

Santa Gift Program A Success!

Thanks to the generosity of the staff of St. Joseph's Care Group and our amazing community, St. Joseph's Foundation is able to provide Christmas gifts to 260 clients in care this Christmas season. We are overwhelmed by the generosity this valuable program received again this year from our community. Your donations helped ...

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Donor Wall Unveiled

St. Joseph's Care Group Unveils Unique Donor Recognition Wall

The Campaign for Hospice Palliative Care, which raised over $800,000 in 8 months, was spearheaded by Karin Sitko. After her personal experience with Hospice services, she felt that although the care received at St. Joseph’s Hospice Unit was excellent, the environment wasn’t. What started as a hope to redo one ...

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Legacy Giving Fall 2016

Legacy Giving Fall 2016

Welcome to Estate Planning in the 21st Century: Your Afterlife in a Digital Age. Download The Legacy Giving Fall 2016 Newsletter...

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