Grant and FundingClosed
The Michelle Gauthier Annual Bursary
Career bursary for Halton Region clinical staff
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
- Closing date : December 11, 2025
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by The Willow Foundation
The Willow Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable organization founded in 2002, based in Halton Region, Ontario. It provides funding and life enrichment programming to older adults served by the Halton Region Services for Seniors Division, including support for three long-term care homes, three adult day programs, and four assisted living programs. The Foundation also offers an annual bursary for clinical staff education. View The Willow Foundation's website for more information.
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About The Willow Foundation
What is the mission of The Willow Foundation?
To provide support and life enrichment programming to older adults served by the Halton Region Services for Seniors Division.
What type of organization is The Willow Foundation?
The Willow Foundation is a Foundation.
When was The Willow Foundation founded?
The Willow Foundation was founded in 2002.
What is The Willow Foundation's official website?
The Willow Foundation's official website is https://www.willowfoundation.ca/.
What else should I know about The Willow Foundation?
Role of The Willow Foundation in the Funding Ecosystem
The Willow Foundation acts as a charitable foundation that bridges community generosity with senior care services in Halton Region, Ontario. It fundraising to support life enrichment programming for older adults in long-term care, adult day programs, and assisted living facilities operated by Halton Region.
Funding Areas and Programs
The Foundation supports three long-term care homes (Post Inn Village in Oakville, Creek Way Village in Burlington, and Allendale in Milton), three adult day programs (Silver Creek Place in Georgetown, Milton Place, and Friends Landing in Milton), and four assisted living programs (Bonnie Place I & II in Burlington, Wellington Terrace in Burlington, Martin House in Milton, and John R. Rhodes Senior Residence in Oakville). The Foundation also provides an annual bursary to encourage and support further education of the Region's clinical staff.
Transparency and Accountability
As a registered Canadian charity, The Willow Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors and operates with a part-time coordinator. The organization publishes its quarterly newsletter, The Willow Times, and conducts annual fundraising campaigns including Christmas Wishes and seasonal chocolate fundraisers through Purdy's.
History and Evolution
Established in 2002, The Willow Foundation has grown to become a vital supporter of senior services in Halton Region. The organization evolved from recognizing the need for enhanced programming in long-term care facilities to now supporting multiple care settings across the region.
Supported Audiences and Overall Impact
The Foundation serves older adults in the Halton Region, focusing on those residing in or accessing services through Halton Region's long-term care homes, adult day programs, and assisted living programs. Their work impacts hundreds of seniors annually through life enrichment activities and special initiatives like the Christmas Wishes gift drive.