• Our mission

Ensuring access to care close to home

The Des Collines Health Foundation rallies the community and invests in projects prioritized by Santé Québec Outaouais to support local care and enhance the well-being of residents across the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais.

  • What we do

Investing in your well-being

The Des Collines Health Foundation raises funds that complement and enhance local healthcare and social services. We are committed to helping transform care at our 2 CHSLDs, 4 CLSCs and the Wakefield Hospital in partnership with Santé Quebec Outaouais.

Every dollar donated stay in the community and directly funds a piece of equipment or a project that enhance care for your neighbour’s, your family and you. Donations are used strategically to close funding gaps and are in addition to the care provided by Santé Québec Outaouais, never a replacement for it. 

  • Our story

Where we started

Our community’s 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. 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 over 30 years of that history forward — a legacy of unwavering 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

Frédéric Parizeau

SQO (CISSSO)

Deborah Johnston

Director

Margaret Van Amelsvoort

Director

Our Main Goals

Our vision is rooted in equity, transparency, and a future where every voice matters.

You can check the Events section for upcoming actions and register directly through the event pages. Each listing includes time, location, and how to get involved.

Our goal is to make quality healthcare affordable and accessible for all, reducing costs and expanding services.

We will invest in schools, support teachers, and provide equal opportunities for every student to succeed.

We are committed to safer communities through responsible policing, crime prevention, and emergency preparedness.

We will address climate change, promote clean energy, and safeguard natural resources for future generations.

GIVE

Make a donation

Your donation directly funds equipment and projects at Wakefield Memorial Hospital and the CLSCs and CHSLDs here.

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VOLUNTEER

Be part of the care here

Welcome patients, families, and staff at the Boutique Santé in Wakefield Memorial Hospital, and help raise funds while you do.

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