Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Grace Village Care Foundation (GVCF)

Grace Village Care Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Grace Village, a seniors’ residence in Sherbrooke’s Lennoxville borough. As a private, non-profit organization that receives no government funding, it plays a central role in securing and managing charitable resources so that Grace Village can provide safe, modern and compassionate care to older adults. The foundation channels donations from individuals, community partners and fundraising events into concrete financial support for residents and for priority projects within the residence.

The foundation oversees several distinct funds. The Dr. Klinck Fund, also referred to as the GVCF Resident Support Program, continues the vision of founder Dr. W. J. Klinck by helping seniors who need the care Grace Village provides but whose financial situation might otherwise make such care inaccessible, within available resources and updated guidelines. A Better Living Fund is dedicated to projects and equipment that directly enhance residents’ quality of life, while a flexible Best Use Fund allows Grace Village to respond quickly to the most pressing needs, from facility upgrades and staff training to new initiatives that strengthen the well‑being of the community.

Funding administered by the foundation is focused on seniors living at, or seeking to live at, Grace Village. Streams include financial assistance toward care and accommodation fees for residents in need, as well as investments in infrastructure, medical and therapeutic equipment, and activity programs that enrich daily life. Typical projects cited on the site include improvements to buildings and grounds, acquisition of modern equipment and support for programming that promotes social, emotional, cognitive and physical well‑being.

The foundation’s work is closely linked to the history of Grace Village, founded in 1957 by Dr. W. J. Klinck and local community leaders to address unmet needs of seniors in the Eastern Townships. Today, the residence welcomes both anglophone and francophone seniors while remaining rooted in its original mission of service to the English‑speaking community.

To sustain its funding capacity, Grace Village Care Foundation runs an annual campaign (such as the GVCF 2025 Annual Campaign) with defined fundraising targets and, when available, matching contributions from major donors. In addition, a range of community events — including races, used book sales, quilt shows and Christmas markets — direct their proceeds to the foundation.

Boutique Encore, a community thrift store operated largely by volunteers, is another key partner. It sells donated clothing, household items, books, furniture and more, and explicitly states that its revenues support the GVCF Resident Support Program (Dr. Klinck Fund) as well as a local pregnancy centre. The foundation may also receive gifts in kind and can issue official charitable tax receipts in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency rules.

The foundation accepts a variety of contribution types, including one‑time or recurring donations, gifts of stocks and securities, planned or estate giving, and gifts‑in‑kind such as works of art, books and other valuable items. Donors can give online, by mail or in person. The site emphasizes that every donation, regardless of size, directly impacts the lives of residents by enabling financial aid, enhanced comfort and the upkeep of a warm, homelike environment.

While the website does not publish detailed eligibility criteria for each fund, it notes that assistance from the Dr. Klinck Fund is provided as funds permit and within updated guidelines. Overall governance and day‑to‑day coordination are handled by foundation staff such as the Foundation Director and Foundation Manager, who are listed as contacts for donors, financial planners and others wishing to discuss contributions or support options.