Apr 20
Understanding the importance of estate planning Written By: Kim Toskovich, CPA, CGA, CFP, TEP, Partner, Grant Thornton, LLP Many of us have experienced the devastating loss of a loved one, and we know that our responsibilities often don’t end at the time of their death. In most cases, we rely ...
Apr 19
Financially Assisting Family Members During This Time Many people are financially assisting family members who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These three tips will assist you in ensuring that you are in control of the long-term consequences of your generosity: Financially assisting ...
Apr 19
Building Your Legacy with a Private Foundation Would you like to take a more strategic approach to your giving? Do you want to have a sustained impact on your community or in an area that interests you? Would you like to pass on philanthropic values to your children and grandchildren, or involve other family ...
Apr 19
Thank you to all those who supported the 2020 Continue the Care Campaign. Because of your generous donations we raised 158,671 in support of new equipment for clients of St. Joseph's Care Group. Thank you Thunder Bay! Because of your amazing generosity an ultrasound and x-ray machine were purchased for St. Joseph's ...
Apr 19
Maria has been a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital since 1948 – that’s 69 years of volunteer Service! She is involved in St. Joseph’s Care Group Auxiliary and has been in many Executive Positions including President over the years. She has assisted with fund raising efforts such as by selling ...
Apr 21
No matter what language you speak, saying thank you speaks to our heart. So from the bottom of our hearts at St. Joseph’s Foundation and St. Joseph’s Care Group, Thank you, Merci, Miigwetch. Your generous and continuous support has greatly impacted the lives of the clients we serve. Because of your donations ...
Apr 21
St. Joseph’s Foundation of Thunder Bay was recently awarded a grant from the Thunder Bay Community Foundation Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) to support the Televisitation Program at all of St. Joseph’s Care Group sites. The Televisitation program began when COVID-19 caused restrictions to visitors across ...
Apr 16
New Website Helps Answer Your Questions about Legacy Giving When it comes time to write or update your Will, you may think about the opportunity to leave a gift to one of your favourite charities. However, do you know how? Do you feel confident knowing the impact your gift may have? One group that was designed to help you answer ...
Apr 16
Remote Witnessing of Wills and Powers of Attorney in Ontario Written By: Rene Larson, H.B.A., J.D., Larson Lawyers The Government of Ontario issued an Emergency Order (O.Reg.129/20) on April 7, 2020 allowing remote or “virtual” witnessing of Wills and Powers of Attorney during the COVID-19 emergency. Under normal circumstances, ...
Nov 1
The Carendo Chair, Meaningful Giving Opportunities, Secret Santa, Big Split 26, Honouring Women's History, Holiday Wishes and more in the Winter 2018 Newsletter! Download the Winter 2018 Newsletter (.PDF)...
