Grant and Funding Programs Offered by The Willow Foundation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.