Sunnyside Foundation

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Wall with plaques listing all Sunnyside Foundation donors.

SaWelcome to the Sunnyside Foundation. We are a registered charity that raises funds to enhance the lives of older adults in Waterloo Region. You can get involved by donating, taking part in our events or by volunteering. Every donation makes a difference.

About the Sunnyside Foundation

The Sunnyside Foundation's mission is to secure financial support to help enhance the well-being and quality of life for the residents and community served by Sunnyside Seniors' Services.

Your generous donations support:

Residents of Sunnyside Home long term care
Tenants of Sunnyside Supportive Housing
Older adults in the region who use the Sunnyside Wellness Centre
Participants in Community Alzheimer Programs and the Young Onset Dementia Association (YODA)

Since 1998, we have raised over $2.5 million in support of projects and programs for older adults.

Board of Directors

The Sunnyside Foundation is made up of a working board of volunteer directors approved by Regional Council:

Mark Radulescu, Chair
Solicitor, Giesbrecht, Griffin, Funk & Irvine LLP

Jessica Bevenborn, Vice Chair
Broker, KW Insurance Brokers

Patricia Hancock, Treasurer
Controller, University of Waterloo

Christine Buuck, Secretary
Dean, School of Language & Communications Studies, Conestoga College

Edward Lynch
Vice President & Investment Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

James H. Tait
Counsel, Sorbara Law

Foundation contributions

Through your generosity, we are able to fund programs, services and equipment beyond the funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Region of Waterloo. Over the years, donations helped to provide:

Adults in the community with a comfortable and barrier-free place to exercise at the Sunnyside Wellness Centre
Much-needed equipment that allows residents to move with ease and comfort
Recreation and music therapy programs and supplies
Accessible courtyards and walkways
Research and education that enhances quality care
Occupational therapy and physiotherapy equipment
Funding to support chaplaincy and palliative care programs

Through donations, Sunnyside Foundation has also made these major contributions:

2017: Provided funding to train Seniors' Services staff in dementia care best practices
2015: Funded supplies and evaluation of the Young Onset Dementia Association (YODA)
2015: Funded specialized equipment including blanket and towel warmers and adjustable dining tables
2012: Funded Hush no Rush training program to improve the dining experience for long-term care residents with dementia
2011: Provided subsidies for older adults on a fixed income to receive fitness memberships and services at the Sunnyside Wellness Centre
2010: Built, equipped and furnished the Sunnyside Wellness Centre
2008: Purchased ceiling lifts for resident rooms
2007: Built accessible outdoor walkways and spaces
2006: Furnished rooms for convalescent care and respite care

Fundraising events

The Sunnyside Foundation hosts several fundraising events throughout the year. Proceeds from these events support programs and services that help older adults live their best life.

Walk and Roll

Walk and Roll 2019

Saturday, June 8

247 Franklin St. N. Kitchener

Kenneth Street Parking Lot

Registration 10:00 a.m.

Walk 11:00 a.m.

Having fun with your family can help improve quality of life in older adults.

Join us for a short stroll through the Stanley Park neighbourhood. For $25 a person, you receive a t-shirt, lunch, great entertainment and a chance to win prizes!

Last year's event was attended by over 300 people and raised over $37,000 for Sunnyside!

Start raising pledges today!

Thank you to our 2019 Corporate Sponsors

Achieva Health
Baden Coffee Company
Brody Enterprises
DNA Silk Screening
Essity - TENA
Giesbrecht Griffin Funk and Irvine LLP
imprintanything
JIKS Industrial Kitchen Services
KW Insurance Brokers
Lackner McLennan Insurance Ltd.
K-W Community Spirit Lions
MTD
ProResp
Remedy's RX Specialty Pharmacy
Saucony
Scotiabank
Sorbara Law
SYSCO Foodservice

Sunnyside Foundation Golf Tournament

Monday, September 10 was a cold and rainy day at Rebel Creek Golf Club but in spite of an Sunnyside Golf Tournament logo uncooperative weather forecast, the 16th annual Sunnyside Foundation Golf tournament was a success.

The tournament raised over $19,500 in support of programs and services for older adults. Proceeds from this year’s event will help fund the renovation of the TV lounges in Sunnyside Home to make them brighter and more inviting. These spaces will give residents who live in long-term care a chance to engage with staff and visitors in activities that give them joy, meaning and purpose every day.

Thank you to all of the golfers who supported the Sunnyside Foundation at this event!

Photo Gallery: Sunnyside 2018 Golf Tournament will appear here on the public site.

Thank you to our sponsors and prize donors for their generosity!

Platinum sponsors:

Gold sponsor:

Silver sponsors:

Allianz Global Assistance
Remedy's RX Specialty Pharmacy
Achieva Health
Handicare
Lackner McLennan Insurance Ltd.
Cardinal Health
Astron Tool & Machine Ltd.

Tee sponsors:

KW Insurance Brokers
Investors Group
Homewood Health
Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty
Huntley O'Hagan
Twin City Tile
Wm. J. Gies Construction
Medical Mart
OE Canada
Reitzel Insulation
Heffner Lexus Toyota

In Kind Sponsors:

Astley Gilbert
Print Integrity
Tomasz Adamski Photography
Twin City Dwyer

Raffle and auction prize donors:

AAA Steam Cleaning, Baden Coffee Company, BGL Contractors Corp, BMO, Bonduelle, Brymark, Cambridge Mini Storage and Warehouse, Cameron's Flower Shop, Campbells Foodservice, Canadian Printing Resources, Region of Waterloo Children's Services Management Team, CHYM 96.7, Country 106.7 and 570 NEWS, Coco Paving, Crown Courier, Custom Contracting Group, Custom Press Ltd., D'Orazio Group, Drayton Entertainment, Full of Beans Coffee Bar, Golf Town , Graham Construction, Great Canadian Holidays and Coaches, Hauser Stores, Herb Hoegler, Herrle's Country Farm Market, Highliner , Information Network Systems, Innocente Brewing, Investor's Group, KW Symphony, KW Titans Basketball on behalf of Ball Construction, Lassonde , Magnum Food Brokers, Maple Leaf Foods, Maple Leafs Sports Entertainment, Moksha Yoga, MTD, Nestle, Newtex Cleaners, Ontario Science Centre, Phlippens Sauce, RBC Dominion Securities, Region of Waterloo Airport, Region of Waterloo Water Services, Sean Strickland, Regional Councillor, Region of Waterloo Seniors' Services Management Team, Stantec, The Art Gallery of Ontario, The Keg, The Waters Spa, THEMUSEUM, Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club, Toshiba, VIA Rail, Voortmans, Waterloo Region Museum

Sunnyside Foundation Bazaar

With over 40 vendors every year, the Sunnyside Foundation Bazaar is a great place to buy homemade crafts and goodies while contributing to a good cause. Join us Saturday, November 3rd!

Find out more about this event

If you have questions about our fundraisers, please email us.

Donate

Thank you for supporting the Sunnyside Foundation. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of older adults in our community. There are several ways to donate:

Online through CanadaHelps

By mailing a completed donation form.

Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $10.

The Sunnyside Foundation recognizes donors who contribute over $1,000 on the donor wall in the lobby of Sunnyside Home.

Contact us

Sunnyside Foundation
247 Franklin St. N.
Kitchener, ON. N2A 1Y5
Telephone: 519-893-8482
Fax: 519-893-4450
Email us

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