Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Lamèque Hospital Foundation

The Lamèque Hospital Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to strengthening health services for the population served by the Lamèque Hospital and Community Health Centre (CHC) in New Brunswick. Founded in 1987, the foundation’s core role is to raise and manage funds that are invested in hospital and CHC priorities, such as purchasing medical equipment, improving facilities, and supporting innovative projects that enhance patient care and family well-being close to home.

Over the years, the foundation has granted approximately $1.3 million to the Lamèque Hospital and CHC to improve care and services. Its funding comes mainly from individual and corporate donations, annual campaigns, special fundraising events, planned giving, and in memoriam gifts. Donors can contribute through an online donation form or via specific campaigns like the Annual Campaign, the Roses Radiothon and the Northern Star, which mobilize the wider community around concrete health projects.

Beyond capital investments, the foundation also supports human resources development. A dedicated bursary fund has been created to finance training and professional development for staff of the Lamèque Hospital and CHC. The bursary program is formalized through an application form available to employees, making it a structured financial support mechanism rather than ad hoc assistance.

Foundation resources are directed toward clearly identified priorities each year. Campaign descriptions highlight target amounts and the types of expenditures to be financed, such as advanced hospital beds, nurse call systems, medical mattresses, family lounges, spiritual care services and an endowment fund to ensure long-term stability. This mix of project funding and endowed capital helps maintain and upgrade local health care for current and future generations.

The principal beneficiaries of the foundation’s funding are patients, their families, and health professionals in the Lamèque region. Patients gain access to more modern equipment, safer and more comfortable environments, and complementary services such as spiritual care and dedicated spaces for families. Health workers benefit from better tools and from bursaries that support ongoing training, ultimately improving the quality and safety of care.

Through public testimonials, annual reports and news releases, the foundation regularly shares the impact of its investments and acknowledges the community’s contribution. Participation in regional initiatives with other northern New Brunswick hospital foundations further extends its impact, especially for access to specialized care delivered as close as possible to people’s homes.

The Lamèque Hospital Foundation maintains transparency by publishing annual reports that include activity summaries and donor lists. A volunteer board of directors oversees governance, sets funding priorities in collaboration with the hospital and CHC, and ensures that donated funds are used in line with the foundation’s mission. This structure helps maintain donor confidence and positions the foundation as a key health funding partner in the Lamèque community.