The simple fact that you are taking the time to visit this page indicates that you are interested in supporting healthcare in central Newfoundland in some way. What would you like to achieve through your philanthropy? Do you hope to make a meaningful difference in someone's life? Do you wish to provide friends and family with the best possible healthcare available? Do you want to create healthier communities for future generations?
Philanthropy is a word you may hear a lot, but what does it really mean? For some philanthropy can be defined as giving money, assets, encouragement and expertise to improve the well-being of mankind. It is thoughtful, strategic and engaging as it attempts to address the root causes of a problem.
Your philanthropic donation, whether large or small, makes a difference in the lives of the patients, residents and clients served by the Central Regional Health Authority throughout the southern and central region of the island of Newfoundland.
Reasons for Giving
The reasons why people give are many and they vary greatly. Healthcare affects us all and at one time or another each of us will need to use our healthcare system.
So what are some of the reasons why people like you give so generously?
- You Want to Return a Kindness. You may have recently had a positive experience in one of our healthcare facilities that has encouraged you to give. Giving back is a great way of ensuring others continue to receive excellent healthcare well into the future.
- It's Good Business. Every charitable gift you make, in excess of $10, allows you to take advantage of tax and estate benefits as the South and Central Health Foundation is a public Foundation, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency.
- It Makes Sense. Becoming a supporter of the South and Central Health Foundation builds strong community partnerships. Improved local healthcare services mean stronger communities throughout our region.
- It Feels Right. You support the South and Central Health Foundation because you know your donation is important to a healthier tomorrow for your friends, family and community. Simply, it feels good.
- Philanthropy is a Tradition for You. Your family recognizes the value of philanthropic support and you believe it is necessary to continue that tradition.
- Accountability - Our charitable Foundation ensures transparent reporting and is audited on an annual basis by independent auditors.
- Impact - The donation you give provides direct, tangible and lasting impact on the lives of others.
- Personal Satisfaction - Most people have a genuine desire to give. We seek to satisfy the donor's humanitarian goals.
- Lasting Legacy - Our many giving options provide you with the ability to create a lasting legacy for future generations. Planned giving such as bequests and gifts of life insurance allow you to continue to support healthcare in your community long into the future.
- Flexibility of Giving - We give you the ability to direct your gift either to an area of greatest need or to the site or program of your choice. Donors can be confident that their gift will always be used as they have directed our staff. Gifts can be large or small, given in a lump sum or pledged over a longer period of time.
- Teaching Your Children - Your charitable actions teach your children about the benefits and importance of giving that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. You become a role model for your children for playing an active role in supporting causes which are important to them.
Have you or a loved one been helped as a result of a piece of equipment, or a health program, which has been funded by Foundation donors? Have you received care by a healthcare professional that goes above and beyond? Please take a minute to share your positive story with us!
