Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Burnaby Hospital & Community Foundation (BHCF)

Burnaby Hospital & Community Foundation (BHCF) is the official fundraising and philanthropic arm of Burnaby Hospital, one of British Columbia’s busiest community hospitals. Created in 1982 to strengthen fundraising efforts, the foundation exists to bridge the gap between what government health funding covers and what the growing population of Burnaby, East Vancouver and surrounding areas truly needs in terms of modern care, infrastructure and community wellness.

BHCF raises money from individuals, corporations, community groups and estates, then invests these resources in priority projects. Funds support the purchase of state‑of‑the‑art medical equipment and technology, major capital projects such as the Bright Future redevelopment campaign, targeted upgrades in departments like Intensive Care, Medical Imaging, Inpatient Oncology and Cardiac Telemetry, and improvements to patient comfort and experience across the hospital campus.

While much of the foundation’s work is campaign‑based, it also delivers more structured funding mechanisms. The Burnaby Healthy Living Grant supports initiatives that enhance the mental and physical well‑being of residents in Burnaby and East Vancouver, extending BHCF’s impact beyond the hospital walls into the broader community. Internally, funds raised through staff initiatives help finance hospital equipment and staff education grants, enabling physicians and employees to pursue additional training that translates into better care.

BHCF also channels financial support to other local care facilities, including St. Michael’s Centre, the New Canadian Clinic and Chénchenstway Care Home. Through these allocations, the foundation contributes to a wider network of seniors’ care, newcomer health services and long‑term care in the Fraser Health region.

The primary beneficiaries of the foundation’s funding are patients and families who rely on Burnaby Hospital for emergency, surgical, maternity, oncology, mental health, neonatal intensive care and many other services. By equipping clinical teams with advanced tools—from imaging systems and operating room equipment to neonatal warmers and monitoring devices—the foundation helps shorten wait times, improve diagnostic accuracy and enhance comfort and privacy in care environments.

Community‑focused initiatives and staff education grants further multiply this impact. Community wellness projects supported through the Healthy Living Grant strengthen prevention and health promotion, while professional development support helps clinicians maintain leading‑edge skills. Strategic campaigns like Bright Future mobilize donors around multi‑year transformation projects, ensuring the hospital can keep pace with population growth and evolving standards of care.

BHCF is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees drawn from business, civic, medical and community leadership in Burnaby. The foundation publishes audited financial statements and highlights key funding priorities, equipment needs and campaign progress, reinforcing transparency and accountability to donors. It also collaborates with community societies such as the Chinese Ambassador Society, local businesses, service clubs and individual champions to run events, matching campaigns and legacy initiatives that expand its funding capacity for healthcare close to home.