Why is a Capital Campaign Needed?
The original Fairhaven building was constructed more than 45 years
ago on the crest of the Langton Street hill and easily met the needs
of the people in the area at that time. With its emphasis
on providing quality care and a friendly, "homey" environment, Fairhaven
gradually built a solid, respected reputation, and has continued
to maintain and improve its level of care throughout the years.
Several changes and upgrades
were made to the facility over the past few decades, but by the
late 1990's it became clear that a major overhaul was necessary.
When the provincial Ministry of Health and Long Term Care introduced
its latest set of regulations in 1998, Fairhaven was directed to
rebuild in order to meet current design standards. At this
point, renovations and upgrades could no longer suffice and the
Province directed Fairhaven to rebuild. The “new” Fairhaven
as designed by the joint venture architects Salter Farrow Pilon
and Lett/Smith complies with the Long-Term Care Facility Design
Standards, 1998 prepared by the Long-Term Care Division of the Ontario
Ministry of Health. The “new” Fairhaven exceeds these
basic standards with a view to providing residents with a “homelike”
facility in which to live.
Caring for Generations
- The Fairhaven Capital Campaign
The Fairhaven Capital Campaign started its "quiet" phase in November
2001 and on August 22, 2002 launched the Campaign publicly to reach
out to seek the support of corporations, foundations, individuals,
service organizations and the Fairhaven "family" to help achieve
the public sector objective of $1.5 million.
Fairhaven continues to
need the support of the community to raise $1.5 million to ensure
a long-term care facility that is equipped to meet the aging needs
of our community.
Since September 2002 the “caring for generations” campaign
has raised $760,000 for enhancements over and above the basic building
standards. These include:
Enhanced personal space within each resident’s
room including extra living space, individual climate controls and
easy toilet access from either side with grab bars on either side
A second Shower Room on each Resident Home Area
Spa atmosphere in each of the Bath Rooms featuring
a therapeutic tub and glass block wall to provide natural lighting
as well as privacy
Special purpose rooms - Café, Great Room
and Worship Centre
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has made a donation and supported
the campaign. By giving a gift to the “caring for generations”
campaign you are not only enhancing the quality of life for present
and future generations of families but also, you are supporting
the future of long-term care in our community.
To ensure the “new” Fairhaven is truly a home-away-from-home
for its residents it is imperative the campaign is successful in
reaching its full goal. These funds will help Fairhaven to afford
much-needed furnishings, equipment and devices as follows:
Secured Therapeutic Gardens for Alzheimer and dementia
residents to have a safe place for recreation, exercise and therapeutic
programs including basic equipment to hold outdoor summer activities
such as a Pergola, barbecues and lawn furniture
Evacusleds to safely remove all residents from
the premises in the event of an evacuation due to fire or disaster
Sound System for the resident-activity room to
enable the hearing impaired (most residents) to fully participate
in entertainment programs
A piano to entertain and stimulate Alzheimer and
special care dementia residents
Computers to stimulate and involve all residents
Memory Boxes at the door of each resident’s
room in which to display family keepsakes, photographs and mementos
Donor Recognition
An important component of the Capital Campaign is Donor Recognition.
Our Donor Wall which is situated in the front lobby reflects contributions
made to the Foundation/Campaign over $1,000. Plaques are installed
to recognize cumulative contributions at various levels. The names
of all contributors are also placed within a donor book of tribute.
are A special ceremony is held annually to celebration new or added
gifts!
In addition to the main donor wall and donor book of tribute, donors
also have an opportunity to purchase a recognition plaque "In
Memory", "In Tribute" or "In Celebration"
of a special occasion.
Some examples…
- A stone can be inscribed and installed within a newly created
outdoor Tribute Walk. A minimum donation of $100 is required to
create a named opportunity within the tribute walk.
- A special “Family Tribute Plaque” will be available
for a $500 donation to families who chose to honour a loved one
and will be displayed prominently within the facility
- A framed print with an inscribed plaque to honour a named individual
for a $300 donation to the Annual Campaign – please see separate
display.
We welcome each and every donation, regardless of size; it is very
much appreciated.
To make a donation to the Fairhaven Capital Campaign you have several
options:
- Write a cheque payable to the Fairhaven Foundation/Capital
Campaign
- Call the office at 705-743-0881, ext. 250 to make your gift
by credit card
- Contact your legal advisor and remember Fairhaven in your will
- Consider a gift of stocks, bonds or mutual fund shares
- Tribute gifts such as "in memory" or "in honor" of a special
occasion.
You can also use our on-line donation form
to pledge your donation.
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