As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. With your help, we are building a community where everyone can experience wellbeing and happiness … where people like Kyle can live more safely, with greater dignity, and in greater comfort. Kyle (photo,…
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Iona Kennedy was born and raised in Douglastown, Gaspé, Quebec. As a bilingual individual, she always believed that being able to speak both French and English opened doors and opportunities for her. Her journey began with training at Bell Telephone in Montreal, where she honed her skills in communication. When enlisting with the Army Corps…
As we reflect on the year that’s coming to a close, we are reminded of the incredible strength and resilience of the people who live in long term care. It’s also a good time to remember the profound impact your generous support has for them. This year, as every year, our Purpose continues to be…
Finding beauty in renovations: a revelation! As we hammer the last nail in our courtyard renovations, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations. More than $374,000 has been raised to date towards the Rooted in Care campaign, and we are thrilled to announce the completion of the woodwork! This crucial…
Victoria, who lives at Beckley Farm Lodge, has a condition that causes involuntary movements of her arms and legs. She uses a special Carefoam chair that makes a remarkable difference to her comfort. The first time she sat in the chair, we saw her visibly relax for the first time in weeks. Because of this…
We certainly do! We’re thrilled to announce that the Magic Table, which is a large, mobile, overhead projector, has been successfully purchased to use at Rest Haven Lodge! This innovative technology brings joy, interaction, and community to the people who live in the Lodge, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. When we brought the Magic…
We’re excited to share the success of Broadmead Care’s recent Kms4Care! Launched in 2020, this annual event gives residents, families, friends, staff, and people in the community a chance to get active, connect with their circles, and raise crucial funds for the people for whom we care. This year, participants went all out – from…
We’re so grateful to the amazing team at CannaConnect for their incredible support of the veterans who call Veterans Memorial Lodge home. Their dedication shines through in everything they do – whether raising crucial funds for Veterans Memorial Lodge, a Broadmead Care Home, or helping to spread the word about Broadmead Care’s programs. In 2023,…
Save the Date November 24 | 6:00 – 9:30 PM Hillside Mall’s Night of Lights is back! Experience an evening of shopping, entertainment, appetizers, and the chance to win fabulous door prizes including 1 of 5 $1,000 Shopping Sprees. Purchase a $5.00 ticket to Hillside Centre’s Night of Lights event at one of these locations…
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…
Recently, we received a phone call that left us with goosebumps. The son of one of our donors reached out to share some unexpected news: his father, who had passed away the previous year, left a generous gift to Broadmead Care in his Will. The son described his father as a forward-thinking accountant who understood…
From the Canadian Association of Gift Planners website On June 25, 2024, the capital gains inclusion rate rose from 50% to 66.67% for corporations, trusts, and individuals with capital gains exceeding $250,000. In anticipation of this change, many investors sold securities prior to the deadline to benefit from the lower rate. As a result, some…
