About the Foundation

The OHC Foundation was established to raise essential funds in support of Our Health Centre (OHC). Through your generous contributions, the OHC continues to expand health and wellness programs and address gaps in health services. Your support also ensures that the OHC team can continue offering specialized clinics and services, and that OHC remains a welcoming space for everyone through the upkeep of our facilities and equipment.

Events

The Foundation raises these funds by accepting donations throughout the year and working with donors who wish to leave a legacy gift through wills and estates. We also host community engagement opportunities that have become key fundraising initiatives, including our Annual Golf Tournament and the Fall Harvest Jam Online Auction.

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Foundation Board Members

  • Jeff Somerville

    CHAIR

  • Katie MacDonald

    VICE CHAIR

  • Janice Moreside

    SECRETARY

  • Bob Fraser

    TREASURER

  • Cathy Ross

    DIRECTOR

  • Katherine Burbidge

    DIRECTOR

  • Anne Murphy

    DIRECTOR

  • Ron McDonald

    PAST CHAIR

Ways To Give

We welcome you to reach out to any of us for more information about the Foundation or to explore opportunities to get involved—as a volunteer, a donor, or a partner sponsor. 

Email: foundation@ourhealthcentre.ca

  • You can easily make a secure donation online and receive a tax receipt instantly. Simply click on the “Donate Today!” button and follow the prompts to make your donation.

    Online donation options include donating once or monthly.

    By setting up a monthly donation, you can make an ongoing impact on the health and wellness of our community. Your recurring gift provides essential healthcare services, programs, and resources where they are needed most. Monthly contributions allow us to plan ahead and deliver consistent support, creating a ripple effect that improves access to care. You can choose the amount that works for you, knowing your generosity fuels vital programs that promote health and wellness, making a lasting difference over time.

  • You can make a donation in honour of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. We will send a card to the person or family you are honoring to let them know of your thoughtful gift.

    Whether you make your gift online or send it in the mail, we invite you to make note of who you are dedicating your gift to, by indicating “In Memory Of” or “In Honour Of”, to ensure we properly acknowledge your tribute gifts.

  • You can support building a healthier community today by making a gift of securities. Making a gift of publicly traded securities, mutual funds or stocks is a unique way for you to make a difference in a meaningful way. Gifts of securities come from assets rather than income so they provide you with a different giving option which may be helpful when planning your end-of-year giving and tax strategies.

    Consult with your financial advisor for more information.

  • We invite you to join fellow community members in building a healthier future for everyone who calls our communities home. By including Our Health Centre Foundation in your legacy plans, you can create lasting change in the health and wellbeing of future generations.

    As you consider a strategy for charitable giving in your estate plans, we encourage you to discuss your intentions with your financial advisor. Additionally, reach out to us if you’d like to learn more about making a planned gift to Our Health Centre Foundation.

    While we may not know our specific priorities at the time your gift is received, you can trust that our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our community will always guide our decisions.

  • Many companies offer workplace giving programs that allow you to make donations through payroll deductions. Check with your employer to see if they offer this option and designate Our Health Centre Foundation as your beneficiary.

  • Prefer to donate by mail? Send a cheque to:

    Our Health Centre Foundation, P.O. Box 338, Chester NS, B0J 1J0

  • While not a monetary donation, your time and talents are invaluable to our organization and the impact we can make in our communities. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us.