The Salvation Army Celebrates Funding for the Toronto Grace Health Centre
March 2, 2010
The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre Foundation Board of Trustees has decided to close the Foundation and centralize the funds and fundraising operations within the hospital’s existing administrative operations effective March 2, 2010.
“Accountability and integrity are the hallmarks of Salvation Army ministry” says, Captain John Murray, Foundation Chair. “We believe the best decision for those that we serve is to centralize fundraising operations within the existing hospital infrastructure thus ensuring all donations have maximum impact on patient services.”
“The Toronto Grace Health Centre is an extraordinary healthcare facility dedicated to serving the needs of our patients, their families, and our community” said Mildred Jarvis, TGHC President and CEO. “Our goal is to reduce administration costs and maximize all donations, and I support the decision of the Foundation Board of Trustees.”
The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre Foundation Board is committed to the long-term operation and viability of the hospital, and is sensitive to the impact of the Foundation’s closing. Salvation Army officials will be working with Foundation staff members to ensure a smooth transition and suitable career opportunities moving forward.
Appreciation is expressed to donors who may continue to support the hospital by making donations directly to the Toronto Grace Health Centre, 650 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G5, marked to the attention of Ian Farmer, Director of Finance.
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The Salvation Army Celebrates Funding for the Toronto Grace Health Centre
For Immediate Release Toronto – February 3, 2010 – The Salvation Army celebrates the announcement made today by Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Honorable Deb Matthews, recognizing the long-term partnership between The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre, the Government of Ontario and the Toronto Central LHIN. The Government’s commitment today will allow The Salvation Army to plan for the needed infrastructure upgrades required for the safety and security of the patients, staff and volunteers.
This is an exciting day for The Salvation Army and our patients and their families as well as our staff and volunteers,” said Commissioner William W. Francis, Territorial Commander for The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda.
He adds, “The Salvation Army is grateful to the Government of Ontario and the Toronto Central LHIN for their commitment to the excellent health care programs and services that The Toronto Grace Health Centre provides.”
The Salvation Army is thankful to the support of the community, staff, volunteers, patients and their families during recent days. The collective effort of individual commitment to everything that is entrusted to us is what gives this health centre its renowned reputation.
The Toronto Grace Health Centre is a 119 bed palliative and complex continuing care facility that has been providing compassionate care in the heart of downtown Toronto for over 100 years. From its earliest days as a rescue home, to becoming a maternity hospital and now providing care to the most vulnerable, the facility continues to provide care where the need is greatest.
About the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and everyday in 400 communities across Canada and 119 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.
For more information contact:
Captain John P. Murray, APR Divisional Secretary for Public Relations and Development
c) 416-998-0117
Toronto – February 3, 2010, 2:00pm
“The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre is an important and integral part of the healthcare network within the Toronto Central LHIN and The Salvation Army is pleased to share in this important announcement today with the Minister of Health and Long-Term care, the Honorable Deb Matthews.
The Salvation Army is pleased to confirm our commitment to own and operate The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre thanks to the commitment of Minister Matthews in announcing funding for the required infrastructure upgrades that are required for the safety and security of the patients, staff and volunteers of the Toronto Grace Health Centre.
The Governing Council of The Salvation Army is grateful to the Government of Ontario and the Toronto Centre LHIN under the leadership of CEO, Matt Anderson for their commitment to the excellent healthcare programs and services that the Toronto Grace Hospital provides.
This is an exciting day for The Salvation Army and our patients and their families as well as our staff and volunteers. The Salvation Army looks forward to working through the infrastructure upgrading process that has been announced today. We thank the community for their partnership and understanding as we work through the process in the months ahead.”
Presented by:
Commissioner William W. Francis, Territorial Commander
The Salvation Army Canada & Bermuda Territory
About the Salvation Army The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and everyday in 400 communities across Canada and 119 countries around the world.
The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.
For more information contact:
Captain John P. Murray, APR Divisional Secretary for Public Relations and Development
c) 416-998-0117
Information Bulletin #2 – January 30, 2010 – Toronto, Ontario
The Salvation Army is committed to the patients, families, employees and volunteers of the Toronto Grace Health Centre. In response to Friday’s request from the Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long Term Care, to grant an extension to the Toronto Grace Health Centre Board of Trustees (to develop a proposal for the potential purchase of the hospital and land) The Salvation Army has called a special meeting of the Governing Council to review and adjudicate the request. 
The Board of Trustees, under the chairmanship of Dr. Morley Lemon, were advised of The Salvation Army’s decision regarding the future ownership and governance of the Toronto Grace Health Centre in late summer 2009 subsequently a public announcement was made on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Toronto Grace Health Centre regarding The Salvation Army’s future plans in partnership with the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network.
The Governing Council of The Salvation Army is the legal governing body of The Salvation Army in Canada. The Governing Council is scheduled to meet next week to consider this issue. The Salvation Army is committed to the best possible outcome for the patients their families and employees and the related healthcare services that the Toronto Grace Health Centre provides.
Captain John P. Murray, APR Divisional Secretary for Public Relations and Development Spokesperson for The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre Cell: 416-998-0117 E-mail: John_Murray@can.salvationarmy.org
Information Bulletin #1 – January 27, 2010
By Colonel Donald J. Copple, Chief Secretary for The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
“It is my task to share with you the plans of The Salvation Army in relation to the Toronto Grace Health Centre. Over the past several years The Salvation Army has been withdrawing from involvement in hospital ownership and governance across Canada. Now after much consideration The Salvation Amy has made a decision to withdraw from the governance and management of The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre.
There has been considerable discussion between The Governing Council of The Salvation Army, The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre Board of Trustees, the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in relation to this decision.
As we withdraw from governance and management our primary concern is for the continued safety and security of patients and their families. Our goal is to ensure quality care and services for these persons and to mitigate the impact of these changes on the skilled and caring staff of the Toronto Grace.
In order to explore the options possible for patients, families, staff and the community the Toronto Central LHIN plans to issue a request for proposals to identify those who will wish to assume governance and management of the programs and services currently offered at the Grace.
It is our understanding that by spring 2010 a plan for the way forward will be established.
During these days of change and transition care and service delivery will continue as usual. As further details are known they will be shared with you.”
