The Dr. Gerard and Judy Losier Family Foundation Inc. is a registered Canadian charitable foundation based in Miramichi, New Brunswick. Established in 2017, the foundation provides funding support for community healthcare initiatives, educational institutions, and facilities caring for elderly and disabled persons. The foundation has funded numerous projects including a geriatric clinic, telestroke machine, hospice, nursing home, food bank, and other community organizations in the Miramichi region of Northern New Brunswick. View The Dr. Gerard and Judy Losier Family Foundation Inc.'s website for more information.
The Dr. Gerard and Judy Losier Family Foundation Inc. serves as a key philanthropic institution in Northern New Brunswick, focusing on the Miramichi region. As a family-founded charitable organization, it provides discretionary funding to community projects that align with its registered charitable objectives. The foundation operates as a private grant-maker, supporting initiatives in healthcare, education, and elder/disabled care.
While the foundation does not appear to have a formal application process publicized on its website, it evaluates funding requests based on alignment with its charitable objectives: enhancement of community healthcare, support for post-secondary education institutions, and funding for facilities serving elderly and disabled community members.
The foundation holds registered charity status in Canada (granted December 7, 2017). The website provides detailed information about funded projects, including specific donation amounts and project outcomes. The foundation is led by the Losier family, with Dr. Gerard Losier, Judy Losier, and Evan Losier serving as directors.
Founded in 2017, the foundation began its activities with a focus on addressing healthcare and community needs in the Miramichi area. Dr. Gerard Losier, a longtime Miramichi physician, has been actively involved in advocating for improved healthcare infrastructure in the region, including nursing homes and geriatric services.
The foundation's funding has benefited healthcare institutions (Miramichi Regional Hospital), hospice care (Percy's Place), nursing homes (Losier Hall), community organizations (Food Bank, Josie Foundation), and specialized medical equipment (telestroke machine, geriatric clinic). Total documented contributions exceed $600,000.
The foundation collaborates with various community organizations including the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick, Josie Foundation, Miramichi Community Food Bank, and healthcare institutions in the region.