Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Grand View Manor Seniors Foundation

The Grand View Manor Seniors Foundation is an independent charitable organization closely linked to Grand View Manor in South Berwick, Nova Scotia. Created in 1998, the Foundation was initially formed to raise the “seed money” needed to attach a new assisted living complex, later named Orchard View, to the existing nursing home. It operates through a volunteer board of directors and is a registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of seniors who call Grand View Manor home.

Over more than two decades, the Foundation has evolved from funding a single capital project to supporting a wide range of initiatives on the Grand View Manor campus. It raises money primarily through community donations and its annual golf tournament, then allocates those funds to projects that enhance quality of life, comfort, and dignity for residents.

The Foundation finances both capital and program-related needs. Noted examples include the purchase of specialized equipment such as tub baths, upgrades to kitchen equipment, and development of outdoor and memorial spaces like the Memorial Garden. It has funded the creation of a Serenity Suite designed to provide dignified end-of-life care, equipped with private amenities and space for family members, and contributed to purchasing a GVM bus used for community outings, shopping trips and recreational excursions for residents.

Beyond completed projects, the Foundation also stewards potential initiatives, such as a walking path around the property, a woodworking shed, a community garden, and the “Wish Upon A Star” concept, through which individual resident wishes can be granted. In collaboration with the Grand View Manor Continuing Care Community board, the Foundation is working to establish funding for a new Grand View Manor building, signalling an ongoing role in major capital improvements.

In addition to its focus on seniors’ living environments, the Foundation supports education by providing an annual bursary of $1,500 to students attending university. This bursary program demonstrates the Foundation’s broader commitment to community development and workforce support in fields related to care and service.

The Grand View Manor Seniors Foundation is governed by a volunteer board and works in close partnership with Grand View Manor’s leadership, including the Grand View Manor Continuing Care Community board. Fundraising activities like the annual golf tournament engage local businesses, families and community members, while donations can also be made through Grand View Manor’s donation channels. As a registered charity with a more than 20-year track record, the Foundation aligns its funding decisions with identified needs on the campus and in the surrounding community, focusing consistently on projects that enhance residents’ quality of life and maintain strong ties between the facility and the wider region.