About the Community Care Foundation

The Community Care Foundation is a registered charity that directly supports the activities of Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes. The Foundation is passionately committed to supporting a healthier community and improving quality of life.

Since 1985, Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes has helped build healthy communities through care and support for people of all ages. Together with our network partners, staff and volunteers, we deliver a wide range of Home and Community Support services, Health and Wellness programs, and Hospice Palliative Care across the City of Kawartha Lakes. We engage the public in pursuit of lifestyles that create a sense of community and improve quality of life. We strive for better health outcomes by reducing barriers to care and by responding to community need. We believe that in a healthy community, people come together to care for each other. Our goal is to help make this possible.

We Need Your Help!

While Community Care receives some government funding for core programs, we rely on community donations to support unfunded or underfunded services, to keep our fees affordable, and to offer programming free of charge for clients experiencing financial challenges.

Those who already face barriers, such as financial difficulties, chronic medical issues, and social isolation; need even more help. With your support, we can continue to provide care, comfort, and hope to the people who need us most.

Your donation keeps us strong and helps us do what we do best, supporting individuals and families throughout our community.

With the support of your donation, Community Care can:

• Ease Food and Financial Insecurity: Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals directly to the homes of those in need, providing both nourishment and peace of mind.

• Transform Hurt into Hope: Our palliative care services and bereavement programs support individuals and families coping with advanced illness and grief.

• Comfort for Caregivers: Our Adult Day Program promotes health and well-being through opportunities to socialize and participate in supervised therapeutic and recreational activities, while also giving caregivers essential respite. Support for caregivers is vital to help them manage responsibilities and reduce exhaustion.

• Care at the Ready: Our Community Health Centre and Dental Clinic provide essential care and treatment for our clients. Your help allows us to expand capacity through additional staff, equipment, and operating hours when demand is high.

• Ensure Transportation for Essential Medical Care: Specialized Transportation services provide access to vital medical treatments, including dialysis and cancer care, for hundreds of individuals each year. With your support, we can keep our fully accessible vans on the road and ensure our drivers remain behind the wheel.

Thank you for your support. Every contribution makes a difference and is deeply valued. Together, we can continue building a healthier, more connected community.