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Joseph Brant Hospital is there for you and your family in the moments that matter most.

In order to provide the quality care that our community needs, we rely on your support to continue delivering exceptional health care, close to home. And we’re coming to neighbourhoods across Burlington this spring and summer to invite you to join our Community of Care with a monthly donation. When you sign up to be a monthly donor, you are selflessly contributing to our hospital’s mission of compassionate care and exemplary service, every time.

We execute these door-to-door campaigns through our partners, Globalfaces, and are excited to meet you and discuss the benefits of becoming a monthly supporter of our hospital.

We will be canvassing from May to July, and you will be able to identify our official fundraising representatives with their Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation apparel and lanyard with an identification badge.

Please note, that GlobalFaces fundraisers will never ask for cash, cheque, or your credit information at the door. If you receive a follow-up call from GlobalFaces’ contact centre, the call will come from one of the following numbers: 1- 833-478-0402 or 1-833-467-0237. These numbers also appear on the canvassers’ ID badges.

COVID Safety – Our Top Priority

It goes without saying that health is our top priority. We are committed to following strict COVID-19 protocols to ensure the health and safety of you and your loved ones including:

• Using a doorbell ringer to limit physical contact with high-touch surfaces at your home
• Not sharing materials or documents for a touchless experience
• Wearing a face mask to protect both you and the fundraiser
• Maintaining distance between you and the fundraiser

For more information on our COVID-19 safety protocols, please visit the Globalfaces protocol page here or if you have any questions about the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation, please contact Kara Chatfield, Annual Giving Officer at 905-632-3737 ext. 5805 or kchatfield@josephbranthospital.ca.

For the second consecutive year, the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation won a Burlington Post Reader’s Choice Award in the non-profit/Foundation sector, taking home Gold. A special thank you goes to the members of the community that voted us!

Congrats to the winners in our category, and all the winners. For a complete list, please visit https://www.insidehalton.com/readerschoice-burlington.

On March 8th, Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation celebrated International Women’s Day with our 4th annual Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Virtual Panel Discussion.  The insightful discussion showcased the power of women’s voices through their actions as leaders and philanthropists in our community.

To watch the discussion visit the link here.

Featured Speakers included: 
Opening Remarks: Anna Iacobelli, Senior Vice-President, Metro West Region of TD Bank Group
Words of Welcome: Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor, City of Burlington
Moderator: Anissa Hilborn, President, Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation

Panelists

• Barbara Elliot, Professional Sales and Marketing Director, Johnson & Johnson
• Claire Gillies, EVP & President, Consumer, Bell
• Lisa Marcuzzi, Vice President General Counsel, Chief Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, ArcelorMittal Dofasco
• Karen Roche, Fire Chief, City of Burlington Fire Department

Closing Remarks: Dr. Ian Preyra, Chief of Staff, Joseph Brant Hospital

Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month to honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities.

The 2022 theme for Black History Month is “February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day,” which focuses on recognizing the daily contributions that Black Canadians make to Canada.

The Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation is proud to celebrate and recognize Ancilla Ho-Young and her contributions to Joseph Brant Hospital and the Burlington community.

Ancilla worked at JBH for over 45 years, including her last 10 years as Charge Nurse for Nina’s Place.

 “It was the best job I ever had,” she said. It was difficult but it was satisfying.”

Since her retirement in 2016, Ancilla has remained active in the community as the president of the Burlington Caribbean Connection.

She feels that Black History Month is a start, but wishes the accomplishments of black Canadians and people of colour were a deeper part of Canadian history.

“I feel it is important that people know that Canada has had many black and people of colour who have made incredible contributions,” she said. “The history is important – diversity, equity and inclusion is important.”

Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month to honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities.

The 2022 theme for Black History Month is “February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day,” which focuses on recognizing the daily contributions that Black Canadians make to Canada.

The Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation is proud to celebrate and recognize Michael Lee-Chin, and his contribution to our community and our Hospital in particular.

Michael Lee-Chin is a Jamaican-Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist and the Chairman and CEO of Portland Holdings.

Michael believes in “doing well and doing good” and that “those who can, should.”

In recognition of his philanthropic efforts including his $11M in support of Joseph Brant Hospital, Michael was appointed to the Order of Ontario in 2017.

Michael’s extraordinary investments in healthcare, and our community will benefit us for generations to come.

As tax year-end is around the corner, you may be looking for ways to make the most of your charitable contributions while making an impact on healthcare in your community.

Did you know that by donating publicly traded securities, you eliminate the capital gains tax that you would have to pay if you sold the securities and then donated the proceeds? And, you are still eligible to receive a charitable tax receipt for the full amount of your donation.

At Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation, we encourage you to speak with your advisor to see if this is right for you. Here is the Securities Donation Form to be completed with your broker or advisor to initiate the donation transfer.

Let’s have a conversation about how you can make a difference for healthcare close to home.

Wendy Schilling
Director, Development
905-632-3730 ext. 2041
wschilling@josephbranthospital.ca

November is Make-a-Will month, a time to raise awareness of the importance of having a will in place to ensure your estate plans – such as wishes for your legacy and taking care of your loved ones – are carried out as you intended.

Leaving a legacy gift in your will to the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation makes a profound impact on the future of our healthcare.

A legacy gift helps us plan for the hospital’s future priorities and programs, as we continue to provide exemplary health care to our community.

What is a legacy gift?
A legacy gift is also called a bequest. A legacy gift is a donation in your will to a charity that is important to you. Remembering the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation in your will is a powerful way to make a big difference while leaving your legacy of generosity and care in your community.

How does a legacy gift benefit you and your loved ones?
You and your family can feel good about the lasting legacy you have established. Your estate could also benefit from tax advantages that may allow you to leave larger gifts for your loved ones.

Everyone has a different reason for supporting our hospital with a legacy gift. For Beverley Brandreth-Carbin, it’s about the special place Joseph Brant Hospital will always hold in her heart.

She served as the ward clerk in the emergency department for almost two decades and it was at JBH where she met her husband, Dr. Robert Carbin who she married in 1998.

Beverley has included JBH in her estate plans as a legacy gift from her and her children.

“Down the road, we’ll all need the hospital, and I’m proud that the Brandreth family will continue to support our community hospital.”

Let’s have a conversation about how you can leave a legacy on healthcare for future generations.

Emma Fitzpatrick
Senior Development Officer, Individual Giving
905-632-3730 Ext. 5542
efitzpatrick@josephbranthospital.ca