The mobile and adjustable JASMA Healthcare Planter is now available
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Fixed Healthcare Planter

The Fixed Healthcare Planter (elevated indoor planter) is another way to offer the benefits of nature to those who do not have access to it.

Bring Nature to Those in Need

The Foundation needs funding to donate a Fixed Healthcare Planter, which includes the purchase cost, taxes, delivery, initial planting, and support services.

Call to Action:

  • 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!

Benefits of the Fixed Healthcare Planter

The fixed Healthcare Planter serves multiple purposes:

  • - Enhancing the ambiance of healthcare environments by creating a calming and comforting atmosphere.
  • - Providing a source of relaxation and stress reduction for patients, residents, and healthcare staff.
  • - Offering opportunities for horticultural therapy and engagement, promoting physical activity and social interaction.
  • - Offering a vibrant garden experience year-round, regardless of the season.

Feedback on the Project

Montage jardinage CHSLD Aylmer 2022 02 31

“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....

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Kim Morin
Manager responsible for CHSLD Aylmer

Current Locations of Our Fixed Healthcare Planters

The Fixed Healthcare Planters are in place at the following long-term care centers (CHSLD):

  • Four CHSLDs of the Integrated Health and Social Services Center of Outaouais (CISSSO) in Gatineau:
    • 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 of the Integrated University Health and Social Services Center of East Montreal (CIUSSS EIM) in Montreal:
    • CHSLD Benjamin-Victor-Rousselot in 2022;

  • CHSLD of the Integrated Health and Social Services Center of Montérégie-Est (CISSSME) in Varennes:
    • De Lajemmerais lodging center in 2023.

Special Thanks

A very special thank you to our Founder, Jeannine Lafrenière, who initiated and managed the development of the Fixed Healthcare Planter.

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.

Can I Donate by Mail?

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.

Do You Issue Tax Receipts?

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!