Thank You! You Make a Difference

Through donations that the Foundation receives from generous people, groups and businesses, the MSJ Home purchased and/or supported the following initiatives this past year:

Supported the Spiritual Care program for Elders, their families and our Staff;
Provided support for Staff education, training and development;
Upgraded resident tub and renovated tub room;
Installed new Shade Sails on the front deck;
Supplied and planted flowers on the front deck and all resident decks;
Upgraded tables and chairs in the Resource Room and Main Lounge;
Provided three Charitable Scholarships to well deserving students graduating from local high schools;
Supported St. Thomas More research project on Non-Profit Long-Term Care homes, called ‘Getting Results’;

And so much more….

The foundation exists solely to replace and upgrade equipment and furnishings throughout Mont St Joseph Home through a Board approved priority Capital list. This list is very flexible as it needs to be for possible emergent situations i.e. A kitchen thermodine breaks down and needs to be replaced which is used by kitchen staff to keep food hot for meals. This piece of equipment would become a priority over any other capital item that has been deemed a priority. Mont St Joseph Home is over 25 years old, these types of situations are becoming a very common occurrence which the Foundation helps financially sustain the burdens of the Home as they arise. With that maturity, this building and its equipment has many areas that will require attention, either ‘today’ and tomorrow. The reality is that most of these needs, if not all, must be addressed by our Foundation – and the generosity of our donors. Some of these needs may not be considered ‘glamorous’ but are legitimate needs that speak to the safety and comfort of every person who lives, works, volunteers or visits MSJ Home. The list of items below is an example of the improvements we will need to address within the next 5 years. The practical reality is that this list will grow as another day passes! Estimated costs of the list below easily exceed $1 million. Imagine!

New Living Area Cabinets and Fridges
Commercial Fridges and Freezers
New Med Room Door Lock System
Dining Room Furniture
Repaint Common Areas
Replace Flooring
Replace Living Area Blinds
Wheel Chair Garden
Stainless Steel Counters
Laundry Room Renovations
Garage/Van Storage
Solar Hot Water Heat
Upgrade Video Projection and Speaker System
Upgraded internet access

We are blessed by the efforts of the Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors as they plan, organize and/or contribute to events such as Grandparents Day & Stroll-A-Thon, Ball Drop Raffle, Monty FUNSpiel, MSJ Charity Golf Classic, Garden of Life and the Tree of Love and other special celebrations that create awareness and information about the successes – and challenges – of operating a special care home like Mont St. Joseph Home.

We are thankful to everyone who participates in the MSJ Monthly Giving Program. If you wish to consider a Planned Gift for the Home, do not hesitate to give us a call or talk directly to your lawyer and/or financial planner.

Corporate and business donors, residents, families, friends, past resident families, Service Clubs, and people just like you who wish to make a difference in the lives of the residents of Mont St. Joseph Home are the people who donate and support the Home.

Please consider one of the many following options for Giving:

Contribute to Fundraising Events throughout the year.
For as little as $5 a month become a member of our Circle of Care by joining the MSJ Monthly Giving Program.
Make a pledged donation over a specific time frame.
Commit to a planned Gift.
Name Mont St Joseph Foundation the charity of choice upon the passing of a loved one.

All charitable donations receipted & Gift In Kind contributions are cumulative Forever. When you reach the next level of contribution on our Donor wall your name moves to the next level of recognition to acknowledge your accumulated donation.

Royal Purple

Our ladies in purple have been wonderful partners of our Foundation and Home very many, many years. We love the relationships that we have with local community organizations and groups.

Thank You!!!!

The ‘Grinch’

The wonderful fella in green came by the Home this Christmas season and many other local events along the way. Many of his visits were fundraising ventures with our own Mont St. Joseph Home being one of the receipients.

Thank You!!!!

Prince Albert ‘Cosmos’ – Monty FUNSpiel

Our local Cosmopolitan Club donated $1350.00 towards our 2023 Monty FUNSpiel and kick started our Dining Redevelopment Project!

Thank You!!!!

Prince Albert Rotary Club – Annual Wine Premiere

Raised $14.500 for Mont St Joseph Home

Thank You!!!!!

St. Mark’s Knights of Columbus – Tree of Love

Our St. Mark’s Knights donated over $500 towards our Tree of Love and shared memories of treasured Christmas traditions and thoughts.

Thank You!!!!