Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Hotel-Dieu de Sorel Foundation

Hotel-Dieu de Sorel Foundation is a healthcare-focused charitable foundation serving the Pierre-De Saurel regional county municipality in Montérégie, Quebec. Created in 1984 by leaders from the medical and business communities, it was mandated to organize fundraising campaigns and manage donations, bequests and other funds to provide additional financial resources to local health institutions. Working in partnership with the CISSS de la Montérégie-Est, the foundation supports the Hôtel-Dieu de Sorel hospital, CHSLD long-term care centres, the Myosotis palliative care unit and the CLSC Gaston-Bélanger.

The foundation’s primary role is to finance the acquisition of modern medical equipment and related services that improve the quality of care and quality of life for patients and residents. Its mission emphasizes humanizing healthcare services, supporting physicians, staff and managers through investments that enhance hospital and long-term care environments. Over the years, it has funded major projects such as MRI and nuclear medicine equipment, pediatric telemonitoring, vital signs monitors, cardiology, oncology and endoscopy equipment, as well as key upgrades in surgery, orthopedics, emergency and intensive care.

Funding is typically directed to institutional projects identified in collaboration with the CISSS and local facilities rather than through open public grant calls. The foundation aggregates gifts from individuals, companies and institutional partners, then allocates these resources to priority projects aligned with hospital and community needs.

Beneficiaries of the foundation’s financial support are primarily patients, residents and families served by the Hôtel-Dieu de Sorel and associated care settings across 12 rural and urban municipalities in Pierre-De Saurel. The "Réalisations" section documents decades of investments, with amounts ranging from tens of thousands to more than a million dollars per project and a cumulative impact of more than ten million dollars since 1985. These investments help maintain a high standard of care close to home, particularly in specialized diagnostics, surgery, cardiology, oncology and long-term care.

The foundation publishes detailed annual reports, demonstrating transparency in its fundraising and funding activities. It operates with a board of directors, volunteers and permanent staff, and acknowledges contributions through structured donor recognition programs. Categories such as Friends of the Foundation, Honorary Members, Governors and Partners highlight cumulative or annual giving levels for individuals, businesses and institutions, reinforcing sustained philanthropic engagement in support of local health services.