Bridging Generations is a $2 million fundraising campaign by the Perley Health Foundation to create one of Canada's first purpose-built intergenerational programs - where young children, seniors, and Veterans share their days, stories, and laughter.
This campaign isn't about adding a childcare centre to Perley Health. It's about building a vibrant, connected and caring community where generations thrive.
When young children, seniors and Veterans spend time together, something beautiful happens:
It gives me pleasure and happiness to interact with these little ones and see how happy it makes them. It's nourishing for the soul.
- Laura BoucherResearch from other countries, including Australia, shows these daily, meaningful connections lead to healthier, happier lives for everyone involved.
With your generosity, we will create a welcoming, inclusive environment designed to foster spontaneous and structured activities like:
Purpose-Built Spaces
We're designing thoughtful, accessible spaces that encourage interaction and comfort, featuring:
In partnership with Andrew Fleck Children's Services, a leader in early childhood education for over a century, Perley Health will provide full-time childcare for 49 children - prioritizing the families of healthcare workers.
This will:
This partnership with Perley Health allows us to create meaningful, daily connections between children and seniors. It's a unique opportunity to improve both generations' well-being in joyful, therapeutic, and deeply human ways.
- Kim Hiscott, Executive Director
At the heart of this project and Perley Health are our Veterans and seniors, many of whom have dedicated their lives to serving others. Now, they can share their wisdom, humour, and love with the youngest members of our community.
By investing in Bridging Generations, you're helping us create a model of intergenerational care that can be replicated across Canada - proving that when we come together, we all live better.
Your support of the Bridging Generations campaign will build more than just spaces. It will create moments of joy, belonging, and purpose that ripple through generations. It will enhance the quality of life for young children and the generations that helped build the world they will inherit.
Together, we can transform how we care for the young and the old while strengthening the community.
For more information on how you can support the Bridging Generations campaign, please contact:
Delphine Haslé, CFRE
Executive Director and Chief Development Officer
Perley Health Foundation
PHONE: 613.526.7194
MOBILE: 613.618.2694
EMAIL: dhasle@perleyhealth.ca