The Foundation needs funding to donate a Fixed Healthcare Planter, which includes the purchase cost, taxes, delivery, initial planting, and support services.
Help us bring nature to those who cannot go outside.
Help us reach the goal of delivering Fixed Healthcare Planters to long-term care centers or seniors' residences.
Help us bring Nature to those who need it!
The Fixed Healthcare Planter has multiple functions:
Improve the ambiance of care environments by creating a calming and comforting atmosphere.
Provide a source of relaxation and stress reduction for patients, residents, and caregivers.
Offer opportunities for horticultural therapy and engagement, encouraging physical activity and social interaction.
Provide a vibrant gardening experience throughout the year, regardless of the season.
“Let me tell you about a lovely afternoon at CHSLD Aylmer.” ...we note in the residents: curiosity, intrigue “an indoor gardening box?” “Wow great idea, the residents will love it!!” exclaim the employees. “It feels good to touch the cold soil!” says one lady. “Oh I love the purple plant!” says another....
The Fixed Healthcare Planters are in place at the following long-term care centers (CHSLD):
CHSLD Lionel-Émond (Hull sector) in 2021
CHSLD d'Aylmer (Aylmer sector), Ernest-Brisson (Gatineau sector) in 2022
La Pietà lodging center (Hull sector) in 2023;
CHSLD Benjamin-Victor-Rousselot in 2022;
De Lajemmerais lodging center in 2023.
To our Founder, Jeannine Lafrenière, who inspired us to realize another of her dreams!
THANK YOU to the organizations and managers responsible for CHSLDs and the professionals who supported this new project:
Integrated Health and Social Services Center of Outaouais (CISSSO)
Integrated University Health and Social Services Center of East Montreal (CIUSSS EIM)
Integrated Health and Social Services Center of Montérégie-Est (CISSSME)
Montreal Botanical Garden, Space for Life
Éric Gagnon, CHSLD Lionel-Émond
Kim Morin, CHSLD Aylmer
Marc-Antoine Dumont, CHSLD Ernest-Brisson
Sophie Bonin, La Pietà lodging center
Joanie Doucet, CHSLD Benjamin-Victor-Rousselot
Marie-Sophie Vincent, De Lajemmerais lodging center
A special thanks to Mr. Claude Vallée from the Institute of Agro-food Technology of Quebec (ITAQ), St-Hyacinthe campus, who guided these CHSLDs in their choice of plants and their maintenance.
Yes. If you would like to make a donation by mail, download, print and fill out the Individual Mail-In Donation Form. Afterwards, mail the completed form and your cheque or money order at the following address:
Forget For A Moment Foundation
211 Russell Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7X6
Your cheque or money order must be made out to:
Forget For A Moment Foundation.
Our registered charity number is 820767887 RR 0001.
Yes. Official income tax receipts are issued for all donations. If you make a donation online, you will receive your receipt via email. In order to receive your income tax receipt by mail, please ensure your return address is correct.
As per Canada Revenue Agency guidelines, donation tax receipts must bear the name and the address of the donor. Thank you for your generosity!
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We are very grateful for your support. With your help, we can continue to bring nature indoors to healthcare facilities. Please check your email for a confirmation of your donation.
