The Forget For A Moment Foundation is thrilled to donate JASMA Health Planters in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. Thanks to a contribution of $45,000 from Ontario Desjardins Credit Union and various donors, 30 mobile and adjustable planters were distributed to senior residences and healthcare centres.
Improving health through gardening
Based on an idea from Angela Nauleau-Javaudin and under the leadership of founder Jeannine Lafrenière, the JASMA Healthcare Planter was designed by DKDI Inc., with support from horticulture experts and health professionals. Combining the healing power of nature with innovative design, these planters create an indoor gardening space that promotes the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of patients and caregivers. See below for the list of recipient institutions.
“We are deeply grateful for the support of Desjardins Ontario for this initiative that places nature at the service of health,” says Justin Thibault, President of the Foundation. “Thanks to this support, we are offering the benefits of nature with these 30 JASMA Health Planters, a Canadian first.”
“Committed to the health of our communities, we firmly believe in the transformative power of nature,” emphasizes Mrs. Francine Côté, Chair of the Board of Directors of Desjardins Ontario. “We are proud that the Healthcare Planter Program has been selected to receive financial support as part of our Community Development Fund. We are excited to promote an ecological approach to health in the Ottawa area and Eastern Ontario.”
“The long-term care homes of the City of Ottawa are very grateful for the generous donations of JASMA Health Planters from the Forget For A Moment Foundation,” shares Dean Lett, Director, Long-Term Care for the City of Ottawa. “This initiative is part of our person-centered approach to resident care. The planters complement programs, provide therapeutic benefits to residents, and reinforce the objective of creating a home-like environment.”
Key Partnerships
The Foundation collaborates with Root in Nature to enhance the therapeutic horticulture of the JASMA Healthcare Planters. Alexis Ashworth, founder of Root in Nature, states: “Root in Nature is proud to partner with the Forget For A Moment Foundation to enhance the healing power of the JASMA planters through our therapeutic horticulture training and resources.”
The Foundation is also very proud of our collaboration with the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care to highlight the contribution of the JASMA Healthcare Planters.
We also express our gratitude to all our donors and to Artistic Landscape Designs for their donation of plants and soil, as well as to the Champlain Region Family Council Network for their collaboration in selecting the residences.
Together we are creating healthier and happier communities by harnessing the power of plants.
For more information or to make a donation, please visit our website at www.oubliepouruninstant.org.
List of Recipient Establishments:
Billings Lodge, Ottawa |
Maxville Manor, Maxville |
Carleton Lodge, Ottawa |
New Orchard Lodge |
Carlingview Manor, Ottawa |
North Renfrew Long-Term Care Centre, Deep River |
Centre d'accueil Champlain, Ottawa, Ottawa |
Ottawa Rotary Home, Ottawa |
Centre d'accueil Roger-Séguin, Clarence Creek |
Peter D. Clark Home, Ottawa |
Colonel By Retirement Residence, Ottawa |
Prescott and Russell Residence, Hawkesbury |
Fairview Manor, Almonte |
Royal Mental Health Centre, Ottawa |
Garden Terrace, Ottawa |
Royal Mental Health Centre – Schizophrenia Recovery Program |
Garry J Armstrong Home, Ottawa |
Royal Ottawa Place, Ottawa |
Glebe Centre (The), Ottawa |
Sherwood Court Long Term Care Centre, Ottawa |
Granite Ridge Community, Ottawa |
St-Patrick's Home of Ottawa |
Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior |
St-Joseph Continuing Care Centre, Cornwall |
Hotel Dieu Hospital, Cornwal |
The Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge, Ottawa |
Jardins Belle Rive, Rockland |
Tsiiokwanonhso:te, Long Term Care Facility, Summertown |
Maison de l’Est, Ottawa |
Valley Manor Long-Term Care, Barry’s Bay |
