Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation Inc. is a community-based, non-profit foundation serving Kindersley and surrounding rural municipalities in Saskatchewan. Founded in 1992 to provide funding to Heritage Manor and later renamed in 2003, the Foundation now supports a broad range of health and wellness priorities, from hospital services and long-term care to community programs and education.
Role in the local funding ecosystem
The Foundation raises funds from individuals, community groups and municipal partners and distributes this money through grants, bursaries and targeted projects. Permanent trust funds have been established to support programs and groups that improve health and quality of life in the region. Over time, the Foundation has financed initiatives linked to the hospital, Heritage Manor, EMS, fire department, community handi-bus, palliative care and other health-related services.
Grants, education awards and bursaries
A core focus of the Foundation is education and training for healthcare personnel and students. Through its Education Award, it funds professional development for staff of the Kindersley Integrated Healthcare Facility, such as attendance at specialized conferences and training. The Foundation also offers an annual bursary of $1,000 to students in healthcare fields who are entering their second year at a university or technical school and who previously attended schools in Kindersley, Coleville, Marengo, Brock or Eatonia.
The Education, Grants and Bursaries History page documents many years of funding, with amounts awarded for bursaries, paramedic and EMT training, and other education initiatives. This transparency illustrates the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to building local health capacity.
Supported audiences and community impact
Funding is directed primarily toward:
- Healthcare professionals working in local facilities who require continuing education or specialized training.
- Post-secondary students from the Kindersley region pursuing studies in healthcare disciplines.
- Health and wellness infrastructure and services such as hospital equipment, long-term care furnishings, palliative care projects and community transportation for seniors or people with disabilities.
By combining donor contributions into permanent funds and distributing them through structured awards and discretionary grants, the Foundation plays a key role in maintaining and improving healthcare services in a rural setting.
History and governance
The organization traces its origins to Kindersley Senior Care Inc., established in 1992, which later amalgamated with the local hospital foundation and evolved into Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation Inc. in 2003. Directors from the community provide oversight and ensure that grants and bursaries align with local health priorities and donor intent.