Food has the power to bring people together. Carefor’s staff and volunteers see this power everyday when they’re preparing and delivering hundreds of meals to seniors and vulnerable people in your community. Every meal contributes to the overall well-being of people who need it most, and acts as a trusted safety net for those who may be living alone. The Carefor Meal Delivery Program is essential, and we need your help to feed your community.
At a time when both operational and food costs are soaring due to historic inflation, the impact on older adults goes beyond cutting stretching every dollar, leading to a decline in overall health and wellbeing, as well as considerable social and economic hardships. You can make a difference, by helping keep that safety net that Carefor delivers with every meal. Nutritious and affordable food is not a luxury, but a right.
Every March, Carefor celebrates March for Meals week, recognizing the importance of essential meal delivery programs across the Eastern Counties. Carefor and its team of dedicated volunteers have delivered over 24,000 meals to residents of North Dundas, Stormont, and Glengarry this past year. Help us continue our mission of delivering affordable nutritious meals to seniors and adults in need.
| A Lifeline to Many | Delivering Meals for Over 30 Years | Helping Neighbours |
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Nineteen years ago, Gerald and Lorraine found peace and community in South Glengarry through their local support centre. After Gerald had a fall this past year, Lorraine was able to turn to Carefor to get the support she needed to keep him well at home. |
Some people see volunteering as a means of filling their time after retiring from a lifelong career. For others like Barbara Ann, it’s a passion instilled within them from their upbringing and shared with generations to come. |
Many people decide to volunteer with Carefor as a means of staying active and passing time in their retirement. However, sometimes volunteers find themselves needing Carefor’s services. Paul was one of those people, and by receiving meals he was able to maintain his independence. |
If you would like to make a donation towards the Meal Delivery program, please fill out the form below and your gift will be redirected to a program near you.
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Leave a gift in your Will
A gift in your Will to Carefor Health & Community Services will enrich the lives of many people for generations to come. When you remember Carefor in your Will, you are helping support a wide range of programs and services that supports clients of all ages, and their caregivers too.
Benefits of leaving a gift in your Will
A gift in your Will has many practical benefits that allow you to meet your own unique financial needs as well as your philanthropic objectives:
- Leaving a gift in your Will is easily arranged.
- A gift in your Will can be made regardless of your age or how much money you have.
- A gift in your Will is a great way to reduce taxes on your estate after death.
- Leaving a charitable gift in your Will offers you peace of mind knowing that what matters to you now will continue to benefit from your support, after your death.
- You can give based on what matters to you. It can be a general gift or directed to a specific program or service.
How to name Carefor in your Will
Legal name: Carefor Health & Community Services
Addresses:
Ottawa: 760 Belfast Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 6M8
Pembroke: 425 Cecelia St, Pembroke, ON K8A 1S7
Eastern Counties/Hospice: 205 Amelia St, Cornwall, ON K6H 3P3
Charitable Registration #11928 4768 RR0001.
This sample language may be useful:
"I give and bequeath to Carefor Health & Community Services, (include Carefor address above for your region) [the sum of __________ Dollars ($____)] [ _______ % of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate], to be used for its general charitable purposes."
Notifying Carefor of your gift
We hope you’ll let us know when you have named Carefor in your will or trust so that we can thank you.
Please use this Bequest Intention Form to notify us of your intention.
For more information
For more information about leaving a gift in your will for Carefor, please contact Trevor Eggleton, Manager of Communications, Marketing & Fundraising at teggleton@carefor.ca or 613-749-7557 x 2021