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Financially Assisting Family

Financially Assisting Family Members During This Time

Financially Assisting Family Members During This Time Many people are financially assisting family members who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These three tips will assist you in ensuring that you are in control of the long-term consequences of your generosity: Financially assisting ...

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Legacy with Private Foundation

Building Your Legacy with a Private Foundation

Building Your Legacy with a Private Foundation Would you like to take a more strategic approach to your giving? Do you want to have a sustained impact on your community or in an area that interests you? Would you like to pass on philanthropic values to your children and grandchildren, or involve other family ...

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Diagnostic Imaging Campaign

Diagnostic Imaging Campaign a Success

Thank you to all those who supported the 2020 Continue the Care Campaign. Because of your generous donations we raised 158,671 in support of new equipment for clients of St. Joseph's Care Group. Thank you Thunder Bay! Because of your amazing generosity an ultrasound and x-ray machine were purchased for St. Joseph's ...

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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 of your donations ...

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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 as by selling Nevada ...

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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 to visitors across ...

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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. Under normal ...

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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 ways.' The donation ...

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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 the time to view it. ...

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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 the first 2 years pf ...

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