Board of Directors | Quality of Life Contributions | Priority Needs 2008
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At the Perley Rideau, we are dedicated to providing excellence in resident care, but your support is the key to making it happen. Each year, donations from generous supporters like you are directed towards the purchase of essential items.

We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Perley Rideau
Foundation in 2007 and helped fund the following:

• $125,700 funded Creative Arts Services and continued to provide our 200 community residents with arts and crafts, music and dance therapy.

• $15,000 helped maintain the bursary and education fund for our staff.

• $50,300 was used to purchase new furniture and equipment like bedside tables, lifts, tub chairs, blinds in lounges and towel warmers.

• $20,000 subsidized transportation services so more people could attend the Day Program.

• $3,000 was used to support the Summer Youth Program for young people who come to the Centre to volunteer and help our residents.

• $80,000 was used to refurbish activity rooms and outside patio areas to create a more home-like atmosphere.

• $5,000 was used for recreational activities such as a shuffle board, movies, plays and entertainment.

• $4,300 was used to purchase a commercial ice water machine for residents.

The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre
Priority Needs for 2008

By renewing your support for 2008 today, you will be helping the Foundation ensure that the best resident care is always available for your family, friends and loved ones.

This year, your generosity will allow us to carry on the tradition of excellence by providing us with the funds for the following:

• Enriching Lives: $130,760 will help us continue to provide residents with much appreciated recreation activities including arts and crafts, theatre, concerts, music and dance therapy.

• Leadership in Caring: $15,000 is needed to maintain the education and bursary fund. By investing in life-long learning for our staff, they will enhance their skills and stay at the forefront in caring.

• Equipment and Furnishings: $60,000 will be used to replace four specially equipped baths, $20,000 will help refurbish four dining rooms $33,000 will allow us to replace the rest of the bedside tables; and $15,000 will purchase a movie screen and projector so residents can enjoy watching movies; $54,000 will be spent on purchasing nine commercial ice water dispensers for use in our dining rooms.

• Outdoor Improvements: $90,000 is needed for improvements to the inner courtyards in the Rideau and Ottawa residences; $66,000 will be used to widen entrances to the Ottawa and Gatineau and cafeteria entrances providing more room for entering and exiting with electric wheelchairs and scooters.

• Enhanced Services in the Community: $20,316 will provide subsidized transportation services for clients affected by dementia to attend the Day Program. The cost and availability of transportation is one of the major barriers for clients to attend Day Programs; $3,000 is also needed for the Summer Youth Program to support young people who come to the Perley to help residents with activities and events.

Your kindness and generosity are sincerely appreciated.