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Baker Centre Health Care Foundation

Raising funds for the Harold & Grace Baker Centre since 1998

As a not-for-profit corporation, the Baker Centre offers affordable rates to residents and, after covering all operating expenses, retains a modest balance for capital projects. However, these funds alone are insufficient to pay for all ongoing priority capital requirements making it essential for the Baker Centre to rely on charitable donations in order to adequately maintain and improve the facilities.

Donations to the Foundation have been directed towards many capital projects including a bus for outings, the replacement of a roof and a café area on the 4th floor of the Retirement Residence.

The Baker Centre Health Care Foundation is incorporated under the Charitable Institutions Act and issues charitable tax receipts. Our Charitable Registration Number is 87196 2841 RR0001.

Consider making a donation to:

  • Honour a loved one

    or a special friend

  • Celebrate an important milestone

    or birthday

  • Recognize the good work

    of a Baker Centre staff member

  • Honour the memory

    of a family member or friend

Honour a loved one

or a special friend

Celebrate an important milestone

or birthday

Recognize the good work

of a Baker Centre staff member

Honour the memory

of a family member or friend

How to make a donation

There are several ways to make a charitable donation

Online

You can make a secure online donation by clicking on the 'Donate Now' button.

By Phone

You can call the Baker Centre and ask to speak to the Administrative Assistant: +1 (416) 654-2889

By Mail

If you would like to mail in your donation, please print out this donation form and return it with payment to:

Baker Centre Health Care Foundation

1 Northwestern Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6M 2J7

Foundation Board of directors

Meet our Foundation Board of Directors

  • Michelle Gibbs
    Michelle Gibbs

    Chair, Director

  • Mark Pawelek
    Mark Pawelek

    Treasurer, Director

  • Douglas Anderson
    Douglas Anderson

    Secretary, Director

  • Steven Currie
    Steven Currie

    Director

  • John McKernan
    John McKernan

    Director

Michelle Gibbs
Michelle Gibbs

Chair, Director

Mark Pawelek
Mark Pawelek

Treasurer, Director

Douglas Anderson
Douglas Anderson

Secretary, Director

Steven Currie
Steven Currie

Director

John McKernan
John McKernan

Director

Volunteer Program

The Harold & Grace Baker Centre benefits from the generosity of over 120 dynamic volunteers who are an essential part of the Centre

Volunteers complement the efforts of Programs staff, both assisting with programs and supporting other initiatives such as staffing the Memory Lane Gift Shop, a handy little boutique located in the main lobby that caters to the needs of Baker Centre residents.

The Baker Centre is always looking for more volunteers. If you have a passion for spending time with the elderly and can contribute some time to our home, please click on the “Volunteer Now” button.

Family council

The Family Council is an organized self-led, self-determining, democratic group composed of the Resident Services Coordinator and family and friends of the Harold & Grace Baker Centre

The Family Council is a partner in providing quality care. Families and friends of the Baker Centre meet regularly to improve and enhance the care of our residents.

  • Promotes open and effective communication
  • Encourages sharing of ideas, information, events and concerns
  • Promotes education of families and staff
  • Contributes constructive feedback
  • Orientation, support and information for the families of new residents
  • Ongoing mutual support, drawing from shared experiences
  • Education and information related to long term care
  • A means to express concern and solve problems
  • Family input into decisions and changes
  • Family and resident activities
  • Meet needs through organized efforts
  • Support residents who do not have concerned families or friends
  • Open communication between the management team and families
  • Family input to assist staff in problem solving and finding solutions
  • Support on mutual concerns and goals
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