Since 1933, the Cornwall Kinsmen Club has raised funds through a range of activities and invested these funds in order to meet the Community’s Greatest Needs. These needs change from year to year and thus we adjust the flow of funds accordingly. To assist us in our strategic process we have identified 7 broad categories:
- Relief of Poverty;
- Advancement of Education;
- Culture and the Arts;
- Health and Welfare;
- Enhancement of Youth;
- Enhancement of Public Security and;
- Community Service.
Each year, a strategic planning process is undertaken to determine the levels of funding that would be allocated to each of these broad categories. All community applications received are reviewed by members of the Cornwall Kinsmen Club and charitable donations are determined. Groups may still submit requests during the year for consideration – application form is available on our web site, https://www.cornwallkin.com
Today’s donation of $ 15,000 to Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation falls under the health and welfare thrust of our strategy. Generally, this includes organizations that provide programs dedicated to: the cure and prevention of disease; helping the sick and the dying; improving the physical and mental health and well-being of specified groups; and providing social and recreational programs to senior citizens so they remain active in the community.
Cornwall Community Hospital has grown into a busy midsize community hospital, particularly over the last ten years, and their medical staff provide for patients across the spectrum of illness, including the critically ill. In many cases, CCH is equipped to care for the most complex cases in our area outside of Ottawa. From diagnostic imaging to chronic disease management, to birthing and delivery, to surgery, an emergency department, the ICU and more. CCH supports the good health of our community.
Today’s donation will support an intensive care unit project that includes a new cardiac monitor since they must continue replacing the fleet with new technology for the sickest patients, and equipment for respiratory therapists to open airways and save lives.
The Kinsmen Club wishes to thank all our community supporters that make these donations possible. TV Bingo players & merchants, participants at some of our events (Kinsmen Farmers Market, Pizza Party) and our other fundraising events.
