Donations
We are Supported by Burnaby Hospital Foundation
Burnaby Hospital Foundation fundraises on our behalf to help us find generous donors to support our resident and patient needs.
St. Michael’s Centre and Hospice are reliant on donors for many of our capital equipment purchases, expanded activity programs and enhancements to the facility.
All donations, no matter the amount, will go towards improving the quality of life of our residents and hospice patients, enhancing the care we can provide, and making St. Michael’s Centre a welcoming home environment.
Current Funding Needs
Lifting Hearts Campaign
Ceiling lifts are essential for ensuring the safety and comfort of both our residents and staff. These lifts assist our care team in moving residents to and from their beds and repositioning them while in bed, significantly reducing risk of injury for residents and care staff. Each ceiling lift, including the necessary tracking system, costs approximately $10,000. With your support, we can equip our facility with these vital tools, enhancing the quality of care and ensuring a safer environment for everyone. Your donation will make a meaningful impact. Help us provide the best care possible by contributing to our ceiling lift fund today.
Pulse of Care Campaign
At St. Michael’s Centre care center, we are committed to providing the best for our residents. This is why we invest in reliable blood pressure machines, each costing around $4,000. With five machines serving our care units and hospice, we ensure precise health monitoring and comfort. Support our mission to enhance resident care by contributing to this vital cause. Your support makes a significant difference.
Past Donations
Here are some of the projects that your generous donations helped us achieve in 2023–2024:
Recreation
- Purchased an Obie projection system to provide interactive gaming experiences for patients
- Purchased home décor items (vases, flowers, table cloths, event decorations, etc.) to improve the ambiance of the common areas
- Resident Events – Cultural Food Festival, Farmer’s Market, Chick hatching, Easter
- Standing Chairs for Rehab Programs
- Christmas Decorations
- Garden program planters
- Dry Erase Board, equipment for Rehab Programs
For Long Term Care
- Purchased 2 smart TVs for Garden view and Royal view to provide more recreational opportunities
- Purchased 2 patio sets for the Garden to enhance the outdoor common area for residents and families
- Purchased 2 lounge sets for Parkview to enhance the outdoor common area for residents and families
- Painting – resident rooms, B Unit, A2 Unit
- Television (A1), Sofa (Library), Wall Decorations for resident areas.
- Fridges for Resident Kitchen, A1 and A2
- Painted 2 dining rooms for residents and patients to share meals, painted the kitchen and each of the residents’ rooms
- Blinds for resident areas, kitchen cabinets A1
Hospice
- Refreshed the sunroom to promote relaxation, healing and emotional well-being for patients and families.
Get Involved in Our Caring Community
We are always looking for dedicated individuals to support our residents.