Bruce Power is increasing its commitment to local hospital foundations to $1.7 million for over five years.
In 2019, the Tiverton company committed to providing $1.45 million for hospital foundations in Grey, Bruce and Huron counties over five years.
The company is increasing this promise to give $1.7 million by 2023, to add funding for the new Markdale Hospital through the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation, as well as the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation.
Since the initial promise made in 2019, the company has donated $954,000 to 12 foundations across the region, from its Corporate Social Responsibility program and supplier fundraising initiatives.
The increased commitment includes $250,000 to be given to the Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation, the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, and the Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation. $150,000 will be given to the Kincardine and Community Health Care foundation, and $100,000 to the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation, Wingham & District Hospital Foundation, Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation, Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation, Meaford Hospital Foundation, Chesley & District Hospital Foundation, Meaford Hospital Foundation, Chesley & District Health Services Foundation, Hanover & District Hospital Foundation, and the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation.
The funding is in support of the efforts of the foundations to ensure hospitals have the latest equipment and services.
Bruce Power’s President and CEO Mike Rencheck says, the company’s vision and mission support strengthening communities, and aims to support the work being done to improve lives, protect the environment, celebrate culture, encourage education, and build healthy communities in the region.
“Quality health care is important to families in the community and our area visitors, so we focused a large portion of our community investment dollars to assist local hospitals in providing the best care possible,” says Rencheck.
President of the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation Becky Fair adds, the foundation is extremely grateful for Bruce Power’s support of hospitals in the community.
“Bruce Power recognizes the need for quality health care close to home, and this long term commitment will further strengthen and enhance the hospital services in Kincardine and surrounding communities,” says Fair.