Foundation News
Thrifty Foods supports the wellness and nutrition of vulnerable members of our community
We are grateful to have received $3,000 from the Thrifty Foods Community Action Fund in support of the Transition Suites’ Food Program led by Island Health’s Community Health Services team. The Transition Suites at [...]
Valley Home Meals Donates to Cancer Care
“We are so happy to be able to contribute to the Foundation and are all so excited to continue to do so.” What a beautiful message to receive from the kind people who own [...]
PetSmart customers provide stuffed animals for young patients
Thank you to PetSmart and to customers who have so generously provided stuffed animals for the Comox Valley Hospital over the last few months. CHERISH cher·ish 1a: to hold dear, feel or show affection for; [...]
Stockings for Seniors led by IG Wealth Management
We have full hearts and full stockings thanks to last week's work party and thanks to everyone's generous contributions toward Stockings for Seniors! Even primary students from Valleyview Elementary School got involved by decorating [...]
Responding with heart – when every second matters
Supporting cardiac care and rapid response training programs are at the forefront for the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation. For all First Responders and Emergency Workers, training sequences, check lists and knowing your equipment are key [...]
RBC Wealth Management provide $5,000 in matching funds
We recently celebrated GivingTuesday and were very fortunate to be able to offer matching donations up to $5,000 thanks to the generosity of RBC Wealth Management. We are pleased to announce that our community fully [...]
Hope Afloat Fundraise In Support of Palliative Care
The sun was shining on these lovely members of the Hope Afloat Canada Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Team last week as they presented a cheque to Rhonda Stevens from the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation. We [...]
Introducing Rhonda and Avry
Working with people in our community is at the heart of what we do. To join us in our work to support healthcare, we are delighted to introduce Rhonda Stevens (left) and Avry Janes (right). [...]
RBC Foundation donates to support mental health
Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation gratefully received a $25,000 donation from RBC Foundation to support two projects focused on enhancing mental health supports in our community. “In recent years, we have seen an increased need for [...]
Safe Housing Fund
We are grateful to have received a grant from the Comox Valley Community Foundation to establish a safe, stable housing fund. Vulnerable members in our community often require healthcare support in the community in [...]
Revolution[s] Against Stigma Ride
On August 29th, Chris Goble and Jennifer Block, community healthcare activists, begin a multi-stage cycle to raise awareness of the on-going stigma against people who use substances. In their second year of Revolution[s] Against Stigma, [...]
Raising Funds for Vital Ultrasound System
The Maternal Child Unit at the Comox Valley Hospital is seeking urgent support to replace their broken ultrasound system. With over 500 babies delivered here annually, and dozens more that visit the unit monthly to [...]