Grace Dart Foundation: Bringing Love and Care to Montreal's Elderly
Our Mission
The Grace Dart Foundation is dedicated to providing love and care to the elderly in the greater Montreal area. The foundation ensures a warm, supportive, and personal environment for seniors by focusing on their overall well-being. Through donation efforts, the foundation supports five main areas: Basic Needs, Loneliness & Isolation, Socialization & Personal Development, Cognitive Disorders, and Living Environment.
Our Values
The foundation is guided by core values:
Areas of Giving
Grace Dart Foundation's donation efforts target five vital areas:
- Basic Needs: Providing essential items and support for seniors.
- Loneliness & Isolation: Initiatives to combat isolation and foster community connection.
- Socialization & Personal Development: Programs that encourage personal growth and social interaction.
- Cognitive Disorders: Support and education for seniors living with cognitive challenges.
- Living Environment: Creating warm, safe, and loving spaces for the elderly.
Impact Through Testimonials
The Foundation’s impact is best described through the heartfelt testimonials of those it has touched:
- Thanks to extraordinary gifts from the Grace Dart Foundation, formerly homeless men and women have secured safe environments and meaningful opportunities to age with dignity and community (Old Brewery Mission).
- The Foundation’s support enabled the Therapeutic Clown and Development Agent program to expand virtual and outdoor visits during the pandemic, bringing joy to more seniors (Dr. Clown Foundation).
- With foundation funding, NOVA Montréal has been able to provide compassionate nursing and support care to additional seniors in their own homes.
- Collaborating with Little Brothers Foundation, the Grace Dart Foundation helps break the cycle of isolation for English-speaking and immigrant seniors, leveraging dedicated volunteers and deep community knowledge.
- During challenging times, contributions from the foundation allowed the Gracia Foundation to distribute iPads, reconnecting residents with loved ones and bringing reassurance and joy.
- The Montreal West Island IUHSSC values the foundation's consistent love and generosity, a crucial resource during hard times for older citizens.
- Through their generous support, the Grace Dart Foundation made possible the creation of the first “Dementia Education Booklet” for patients and caregivers at the MUHC, an invaluable educational tool for the community.
Conclusion
The Grace Dart Foundation stands as a pillar of support for Montreal's elderly, providing not only funding and resources but hope, companionship, and improved quality of life. Its thoughtful, values-driven approach ensures that the most vulnerable members of the community are treated with the respect and care they deserve.