Role of the Foundation for the Health of North Lanaudière in the funding ecosystem
The Foundation for the Health of North Lanaudière is a regional hospital foundation dedicated to supporting the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Lanaudière (CISSS de Lanaudière) on the northern part of its territory. It mobilizes citizens, businesses and community partners to raise funds and then allocates these amounts to concrete health and social services projects that enhance the quality, accessibility and human dimension of care.
The foundation’s large-scale 2023–2026 campaign seeks to raise several million dollars to finance small and large projects that optimize services offered by the CISSS de Lanaudière. Examples highlighted on the site include the revitalization of the palliative care unit at the Centre hospitalier De Lanaudière (CHDL), for which the foundation has committed to contribute $400,000, as well as broader investments in equipment, environments and patient support in the region.
Funding mechanisms and main initiatives
The foundation does not operate as a classical open grant program with calls for proposals; instead, it works closely with the CISSS and institutional partners to identify priority needs and then commits funding to projects that address those needs. Money is gathered through a variety of fundraising mechanisms such as:
- Major multi‑year campaigns with defined financial targets;
- Signature events like Experiencia, Défi Ski Nicoletti pneus & mécanique and the Lumière campaign;
- Ongoing initiatives such as the Loterie‑Voyages run jointly with Fondation Santé Sud de Lanaudière;
- Third‑party activities organized by individuals, companies and partner organizations, accompanied by the foundation.
Profits from these activities are then invested in projects that improve facilities, patient environments and service delivery in health and social services for residents of northern Lanaudière.
Supported audiences and impact
The primary beneficiaries of the foundation’s funding are patients, families and staff within institutions served by the CISSS de Lanaudière, particularly the Centre hospitalier De Lanaudière. By financing upgrades such as the revitalization of palliative care spaces, the foundation aims to create more welcoming, humane and adapted environments for people at key moments of life, while also offering better support to their loved ones.
The site regularly publishes news and results from campaigns and events, including amounts raised and the projects financed. This ongoing communication helps demonstrate the impact of donations and reinforces the foundation’s role as a trusted intermediary channeling community generosity into tangible improvements in local health and social services.