Our Foundation

The Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation

ABOUT OUR FOUNDATION


The Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation was created in 2018 to provide an important new resource to support projects dedicated to the health and well-being of our communities. Our foundation is uniquely prepared to serve the region, including Becher Bay, East Sooke, Sooke, Otter Point, Shirley, Jordan River and Port Renfrew.


COMMUNITY:  Promoting self-sufficiency and well-being for the people of Sooke and the communities from Becher Bay to Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island.     


PHILANTHROPY:  Creating awareness and engaging with donors to build and grow innovative and sustainable health services for the future of this region. 


HEALTH AND WELLNESS:  Supporting health related programs, facilities, research, academic pursuits and sustainable capital investment for the people of the Sooke and Juan de Fuca communities.


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LISTEN TO OUR BOARD MEMBERS TALK ABOUT OUR FOUNDATION

Board Co-Chair, Dr. Chris Bryant, explains why the Health Foundation was founded.

Nan Hundere comments of what the Health Foundation funds.

Dr Roy Brown talks about the grants the Foundation has made

OUR PURPOSE

The Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation


Vision

We aspire to be a trusted and caring public charity working in close partnership with our communities to support and improve the health of all people in the Sooke and Juan de Fuca region.


Mission

We raise funds to invest in the health and well-being of the communities in the Sooke and Juan de Fuca region. We collaborate with our community partners to identify and address local needs through grants to local non-profit organizations.

  • How
    We do this by creating awareness of the broad range of personal, social, economic and environmental factors that determine individual and population health, and engaging donors in our vision
  • We partner with donors to support a range of sustainable health and allied services in the Sooke Region
  • Success depends on long-term resources for long-term solutions – so we work with donors to build sustainable endowment funds that ensure vital futures for communities 
  • Engagement and leadership comes from all parts of our region to stimulate new ideas, build participation, and strengthen community philanthropy


Current Priorities

The projects of the Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation will provide funds to support health and allied services in the region.

  • Integrated Primary Health clinic diagnostic equipment
  • Mental Health programs and services for individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers
  • Child and Youth Services
  • Seniors’ Services
  • Community Education to provide improved access to Health-Related Services


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