A grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation helped pay for significant upgrades at Grey Bruce Hospice.
On Friday, Oct. 11, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers visited Grey Bruce Hospice to learn more about the $34,700 capital grant that hospitce received in 2023 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Grey Bruce Hospice used the grant to install a commercial grade refrigerator and large walk-in freezer. For hospice, the project will be instrumental in working with community donors to provide ongoing food supports for residents and their families.
“Congratulations to the Grey Bruce Hospice on recognizing the Ontario Trillium Foundation grant that helped to update their refrigerator and walk-in freezer. The update of larger appliances will ensure the Hospice can achieve quality of life for residents and their families,” said Byers in a news release.
The new kitchen equipment will be a huge boost for hospice.
"We are incredibly grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their generous grant, which will significantly enhance our kitchen renovation at Chapman House,” said Amy McConachie, donor relations coordinator for Grey Bruce Hospice, in a news release. “The addition of a large walk-in freezer and refrigerator will be instrumental in our mission to provide excellent meals for our residents and their families during difficult times. While we cannot alleviate the grief they experience, we take pride in offering comforting, high-quality meals that bring a sense of warmth and care. These larger appliances will also enable us to accept more food donations, helping us offset costs as a nonprofit organization. Grants like these are paramount in our efforts to grow, achieve excellence, and continue making a positive impact in our community. Thank you once again for your support; it truly makes a difference."
Grey Bruce Hospice provides compassionate palliative end-of-life care to individuals and their families in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Through Chapman House, located in Owen Sound, the dedicated team offers physical, emotional, and spiritual support, ensuring dignity and comfort during life’s final journey. They are committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents and their loved ones.
