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Because
here matters
Since 2004, the Foundation has raised and invested $1.5 million in the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais — a testament to a community that looks after its own. Every dollar donated stays here to strengthen care throughout the region.
Investing in your well-being
We contribute to the transformation of care at 2 CHSLDs, 4 CLSCs and the Wakefield Hospital in collaboration with Santé Quebec Outaouais.
Every project we champion is selected for its ability to make a real and lasting impact. By helping bridge critical gaps and strengthening access to quality local care, we help build a more compassionate and resilient community for all.
Where we started
Our health philanthropy roots trace back to 1952, when local volunteers known as the Hospital Ladies Auxiliary first organized a garden party to support the newly opened Gatineau Memorial Hospital, Dr Harold Geggie’s legacy. Following its relocation and renaming in 1996, Wakefield Memorial Hospital and its Foundation continued their mission until 2015, when philanthropy expanded to encompass the entire MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais.
Today, the Des Collines Health Foundation carries that history forward, built on more than 70 years of community commitment. Every dollar you give stays in your community and directly funds a piece of equipment or a project that improves the quality of care for your neighbours, your family and you.
Meet the team
Frequently asked questions
Who do we serve?
The Des Collines Health Foundation supports healthcare facilities across the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais.
What are the facilities?
- Wakefield Memorial Hospital & CHSLD
- CHSLD des Collines, Sainte-Cécile-de-Masham
- 4 community health and social services centres (CLSC); one in each of the four municipalities across the MRC des-Collines-de-l’Outaouais: Cantley, Chelsea, La Pêche and Val-des-Monts
How are projects chosen?
Every project we support is identified as a priority by Santé Québec Outaouais and is carefully reviewed by the Board of Directors to strengthen care and social services here, in our region.
Thanks to the solidarity and generosity of the Des Collines community, funds have been raised to support projects that make a tangible, lasting difference in local healthcare, enhancing the well-being of patients and their loved ones, and supporting the professionals who care for them.Â
How do we fund projects?
The Foundation raises funds through a variety of community-driven initiatives, including fundraising events organized with the support of dedicated volunteers, local businesses and community partners, as well as through the Boutique Santé and our annual giving campaign.
We are also proud to be an official ambassador of the Queen of Hearts Lottery, an initiative of the Fondation Santé Outaouais that brings communities together to support healthcare across the region. Â
We are also proud to be an official ambassador of the Queen of Hearts Lottery, an initiative of the Fondation Santé Outaouais that brings communities together to support healthcare across the region. Â
How can I volunteer?
Click here to visit our volunteer page for details.
Real Projects. Real impact.
