St. Joseph's HC Foundation

About St. Joseph's HC Foundation

St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation is a community organization located in the Old North neighborhood on Grosvenor St. It serves as the fundraising arm for St. Joseph's Health Care London, acting as a bridge between the local community, philanthropy, and healthcare services. The organization focuses on supporting various medical fields, including veterans care, long-term care, complex care, rehabilitation, acute ambulatory care, and specialized mental health care. The Foundation works to secure funding for hospital building projects, hospital-based medical research, and the acquisition of specialized patient care equipment. By gathering community investment, they enable advancements in care delivery and health care discovery that would otherwise lack provincial or federal funding. Specific examples of their impact include providing bladder scanners for real-time assessments in programs like stroke rehabilitation and specialized geriatrics, as well as supporting the installation of a PET/MRI scanner to improve mental health diagnosis and treatment. Established in 1977, the Foundation is guided by a Board of Directors and a team of community volunteers who manage investments, fundraising, and donor stewardship. The organization is rooted in the traditions of inclusion and social justice of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, and maintains a commitment to dignity and belonging. It also adheres to the Financial Accountability Code of Conduct and the Standards Program of Imagine Canada. Donors can engage with the organization through various giving methods, such as monthly donations, memorial gifts, and attending community events like DocTalks.