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Erie Shores Health Foundation Launches Care 365 Monthly Giving Program with $15,000 Matching Gift

Essex County, ON — Wednesday, December 2, 2025
Erie Shores Health Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Care 365, a new monthly giving program that supports compassionate, high-quality care every single day of the year at Erie Shores HealthCare and The Hospice, Erie Shores Campus.

To kick off the program, a generous $15,000 matching gift from a grateful patient will double the monthly contributions made by the community — giving donors the opportunity to make twice the impact simply by joining.

“Care happens every day,” said Chrissy Kelton, Major Gifts Officer at Erie Shores Health Foundation. “Monthly giving shows that small amounts truly add up. It’s no different than a streaming subscription or a weekly latte — but this one helps someone in our community when they need it most. It’s a powerful way for us to create meaningful change all year long.”

Monthly gifts provide the Foundation with consistent, reliable funding for the programs, equipment, and services patients rely on every day — from emergency care to comfort at end of life. At The Hospice, Erie Shores Campus, these moments are deeply felt.

“We truly appreciate all the thought and consideration that go into the donations that we receive,” said Dr. William Burgess of The Hospice, Erie Shores Campus. “We do our best to ensure that those contributions allow for the moments that mean so much to those we are caring for.”

Frontline staff across the hospital echo the importance of community support and how it strengthens patient care.

“Donations don't just buy things — they lift burdens for our patients and our staff,” said Neelu Sehgal, Chief Nursing Executive & Program Development at Erie Shores HealthCare.

“When people give back, it helps ensure that a high level of care is available for their family, their friends, their neighbours,” added Jess Towle, Pharmacist at Erie Shores HealthCare. “It's really about all of us investing in each other's health and well-being.”

With the matching gift in place, the Foundation hopes community members will take this opportunity to make a lasting impact through a simple monthly contribution. By joining Care 365, donors help ensure that compassionate care is available close to home — not just today, but every day. To learn more or to become a monthly donor, visit www.eshf.ca