Summer 2023 Newsletter
Our summer newsletter is out! We are so happy to feel the warmth of summer once again. Read it HERE.
Take On Life Challenge!
Raise your hand if you’re ready to join us for a FUNdraising challenge event! Announcing the launch of the Take On Life Challenge! The Take On Life Challenge is a pledge-style event where you get to participate and ask your friends and family to support …
Spring 2023 Newsletter
Welcome Spring! It’s been a long dark winter. Brighten things up with our spring newsletter. Read it HERE.
Join Our Board
Concerned Friends currently has two director vacancies. As a director, you will join an active operational Board committed to advancing the health and well-being and enriching the experiences of those living in long-term care homes across Ontario. Established in 1980, Concerned Friends, a registered charity …
Bill 7: Call for those affected
Have you or a family member been impacted by Bill 7? Bill 7 (More Beds, Better Care Act) put in place rules that allow hospitals and government officials to compel hospital patients into accepting admissions to long-term care homes they do not wish to spend …
Bill 7 Webinar
Bill 7 was passed into law in August 2022 with no meaningful public consultation. The Act enables the transfer of older and disabled patients from hospitals to long term care facilities not of their choosing and which may be located a far distance from family and friends. …
Winter 2022 Newsletter
Our final 2022 quarterly newsletter is out. Hear from our new Board President about all the great things we got up to in 2022. Meet the Board for 2023 and get an update on current projects plus a few reminders for members. Read the full …
Call for Wayfinding Volunteers
We are seeking Ontarians aged 55+ who have a strong sense of volunteerism, an active interest in the long-term care sector, and are keen to help others in accessing services, support and resources. Concerned Friends operates a free service that matches knowledgeable volunteers with seniors …
Add Your Voice To Ours!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our year-end donor campaign! The Add Your Voice to Ours Campaign is our annual fundraising initiative that supports Concerned Friends’ efforts in wayfinding, outreach, and, education and advocacy. One-time and monthly donors will be contributing directly to further our …
Our first ever Long Term Care Awareness Day!
We are thrilled to announce that Concerned Friends has established a Long Term Care Awareness Day on November 22nd and this year marks our inaugural recognition day! We feel strongly that it is so important for more and more people to understand what is at …
