- 19428 Highway 2
- Amherst, NS
- Canada B4H 1N6
Through donor-supported programs and equipment purchases, the Foundation helps ensure that individuals and families receive compassionate, high-quality care when they need it most. From investing in mental health resources and vital hospital equipment to providing direct assistance for cancer and palliative patients, your support strengthens health care for our entire community. Together, we have provided millions of dollars in equipment, comfort items, transportation, nutrition, and essential services, showing just how powerful local giving can be.
The Foundation has been committed to supporting Mental Health and Addictions through contributions to programming, direct patient supplies, and comfort care. Since 2004, we have raised over half a million dollars to enhance mental health services in our community. Our support ranges from major investments—such as purchasing a van to transport clients across the county for programs and services—to smaller but meaningful items like weighted vests and blankets to help reduce anxiety in children.
Since its inception in 2009, the Foundation has supported hundreds of Cumberland County community members, providing almost half a million dollars in assistance. Through the Cumberland Cancer Assistance Program, we have helped cancer patients with travel costs, nutritional supplements, and other essential supports during treatment.
To inquire about the program, contact the Cancer Navigator at (902)667-6424—no referral is needed.
Like the Cumberland Cancer Assistance Program, palliative care patients may qualify for support with travel, nutritional supplements, medical supplies, at-home care, and other essential services. Since 2013, the Foundation has provided nearly half a million dollars in direct patient care, including funding for medical equipment, meals for families at bedside, TV access, palliative training, and more.
The Cumberland Health Care Professionals Recruitment and Retention committee is working to address shortages in nursing, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, medical technology, diagnostic imaging, and other non-physician professions. They will be highlighting the benefits of living and working in Cumberland as well as providing positive initiatives to improve and enhance the work environment for existing health care providers.
