Sam and his fellow residents at Nigel House can’t help but feel a surge of anticipation and excitement. Each day, they gather to watch the transformation of the new Nigel House into their forever Home, sharing stories about what life will be like once they move in. Sam, with a twinkle in his eye, envisions…
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We would like extend our deepest gratitude to the community for helping us raise $10,000 through Broadmead Care’s Shred-a-Thon, which was held on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Funds raised will make it possible for the people who live at Nigel House to access medical companion services when they need it. Nigel House is home to…
There’s just five days to go until #GivingTuesdayCa, the world’s biggest generosity day! Last year, your donations helped raise an amazing $6,892 in one day. This money was used to buy special equipment like slings for overhead lifts, fall mats, and soft call bells. This year, we want to keep up the good work and…
Specialized furnishings and equipment are fundamental ingredients, or building blocks, in creating a nurturing environment for young adults with disabilities. Imagine trying to build a house without a solid foundation, or a car without wheels. In a similar way, funding for furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) is a critical foundation of homes for young adults…
Broadmead Care is thrilled to announce that Nigel House has been chosen as Charity of the Month at Heirloom Linens! For the month of August, purchase a triple cotton mattress pad and 50% of the net profits will be donated to Nigel House. It’s a win-win! Heirloom Linens is a locally owned store located in…
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, April 29 at Broadmead Care’s Shred-a-Thon event. Thanks to SO MANY caring members of our community … $12,000 was raised to help support the people who live at Nigel House. We cannot say thank you enough to everyone who made this possible. To our volunteers, our…
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re celebrating all the wonderful people who volunteer in our Care Homes. We are so grateful for those who give their time and talent to help with many tasks. From taking people to social gatherings or spending time one-on-one with residents, to helping with special events, volunteers cover many aspects…
On Saturday January 21, residents at Nigel House went out for an evening of Monster Trucks at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena. They very much enjoyed themselves watching the huge trucks jumping over cars, and shooting fire! One person commented, “This is awesome!” They especially enjoyed the motorcycles jumping and flipping more than 20 meters into the…
Residents and staff of Nigel House have been busy with festive outings lately, including spending time with ponies in Central Saanich, and a visit to The Bay Centre for some Holiday shopping! One of the challenges facing the people who live at Nigel House is that many require a companion to accompany them to medical…
We’d like to extend our thanks to Henry Drilling for their support for the New Home for Nigel House. They are the most recent contributors to the fundraising campaign, and we are so grateful for their support, coming alongside many other businesses and community members. It truly is going to take the whole community to…
In light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in British Columbia, and out of an abundance of caution, we will be asking all visitors to wear masks during their visit in the resident rooms. We feel it is necessary to keep everyone safe during the height of this pandemic variant. This means that anyone…
This holiday season, we were delighted to receive a donation of 100 gift bags for the people who live with us from Stuart and Brenda Newton, with support from many of their friends, family, and community members. Just before Christmas, the presents were delivered by Santa’s Elves (including Hank the Wonder Dog), and Santa even…
