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In Memory of Anne Meens
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Ways to Give
By supporting Ontario Shores, you will help to revolutionize research, academics, and innovation, enhance patient care, and expand upon our revolutionary programs that are not funded by the government. Every little bit counts when it comes to raising funds, support, and awareness for those... -
Monthly Giving
A great way to support mental health and recovery at Ontario Shores year round is to become a monthly donor. The Shore is a community of givers whose monthly gift goes towards an area of the hospital they are most passionate about. -
Donor Bill of Rights
PHILANTHROPY is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not... -
Leave a Gift in Your Will
With our Legacy Gift program, your values and generosity of spirit can continue in perpetuity, making a profound impact, long after your gift has been received — always there for some of the most vulnerable. Ontario Shores has been there for the most vulnerable for 100 years. Through leading... -
Ontario Shores Recovery College
Recovery College courses provide education about mental illnesses, treatment options, wellness and ultimately discovering or rediscovering passions, hope, and meaning. The Recovery College complements professional assessment and treatment by helping people to understand their challenges and learn... -
Denise Koh-McLeod
RoleDevelopment CoordinatorDenise joined the Ontario Shores Foundation in January 2022. She has worked in a Durham Region agency that supports inclusion of children with special needs, and five years working in administration for the philanthropy team's Major Gift division at The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. She is... -
Mohamad El Chayah
RoleDirectorMohamad is COO, Smart Employee Benefits Inc. & President, CEO SEB Administrative Services Inc. and has held various leadership positions at several global IT and business services companies. Bringing extensive experience building, growing and transforming strong teams in organizations such as Atos... -
Marie-Claire Albanese
RoleDirectorMarie-Claire is a Toronto-based lawyer leading the legal department at Green Shield. She is responsible for enterprise-wide corporate commercial, labour and employment, intellectual property, M&A, and litigated matters. As Corporate Secretary, she supports the Green Shield’s Boards of Directors in... -
Judith Plotkin
RoleDirectorAs the Vice President of Health & Wellness Solutions at People Corporation, a national provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resource services, Judith holds overall responsibility for leadership and growth of their proprietary health and wellness solutions. Ms. Plotkin has over 25... -
Janet Hoadley-Redgwell
RoleDirectorAs a Financial Services executive with over twenty years of experience with Manulife Financial, Janet has built a track record of leading transformational change. She has led diverse multi-functional teams to achieve execution excellence and is known for combining a deep understanding of strategic... -
Svina Dhaliwal
RoleDirectorMs. Dhaliwal graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. She also holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Svina has over 15 years of experience in both the public... -
Karen Adams
RoleDirectorKaren is a senior executive currently serving as Interim CEO of CloudMD with more than 20 years of creating growth through innovation, people, process and technology, and in transforming organizations. Karen has experience in evolution of healthcare in mental and physical health through innovation... -
Joseph Ricciuti
RoleVice ChairJoseph Ricciuti is the Co-Founder of Mental Health International and CEO, Eliza Consulting Group . His professional career has spanned over 35 years and included senior leadership positions at Canada Life and Watson Wyatt. Mr. Ricciuti has been a strong advocate for promoting workplace mental health... -
Colin O'Regan
RoleDirectorColin O'Regan has been employed in the commercial banking industry for over 20 years across the Greater Toronto Region. Colin has been an active member with the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise since 2003, and has provided extensive support and board involvement in the not-for-profit sector across the... -
Tracey Dell
RoleDirectorTracey Dell joined the Ontario Shores Foundation Board in 2016. She brings to the Board over 25 years work experience in the retail industry. Ms. Dell is currently the Vice President of Operations for Shoppers Drug Mart – GTA North, where she supports 120 Store Associates/Owners. Tracey holds a... -
Joe Blomeley
RoleChairJoe Blomeley is Executive Vice President, Head of Health Services & Enterprise Growth at Green Shield, an integrated health services organization and the first in Canada to be both a payer (offering insurance, administering benefits, and paying claims) and a provider (offering medical, mental health... -
Kristen Latchana
RoleCoordinator, Community EngagementKristen is a dedicated professional with extensive non-profit experience who began her career in 2014 with the Boys & Girls Club of Durham Region. Bringing expertise learned through various progressing roles at the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation, she has managed direct mail campaigns... -
Cheryl Andrews
RoleManager, Strategic Communications and Donor ExperienceCheryl is a seasoned writer with a keen passion for donor-centric communications and storytelling. With a central desire to surprise and delight each and every donor, her trusted and authentic style is said to ‘inspire greatness’. Cheryl comes to us from the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation... -
#NVW2021 - Volunteering Has Helped with Grief Over Lost Son
My journey with Ontario Shores began eight years ago when my son was admitted after struggling with mental health problems. Shane took his own life just one year later. I was searching for ways to show my compassion for others dealing with mental illness. I decided that the only way to move forward... -
Be A Part of Next Advertising Campaign
Ontario Shores, in partnership with the Ontario Shores Foundation, is looking for volunteers interested in participating in our annual fundraising and awareness campaign to support mental health initiatives in our community. To do this work, we seek the assistance of young children, teens, young... -
Let’s Talk AND Let’s Listen
I love Bell Let's Talk Day. It’s a day meant to break down our stigmas and judgments surrounding mental illness so that people living with them have a safe space to talk about their experiences. A conversation we hope to continue all year long. Not only that, but every time we used the hashtag... -
Chelsea's anxiety no longer defines her
Anxiety does not define me. Ontario Shores was there for me when I needed it most. A copy of Ontario Shores' 2015 annual report with my smiling face on the cover can be found in my parents' living room. It's been seven years since that photo was taken, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to... -
Jeff's PTSD no longer defines him
PTSD doesn’t define me. Ontario Shores was there when I needed it the most. As a new volunteer firefighter in Ottawa, I was told that the demands of the job would change us for the rest of our lives. The Chief said the same thing five years later, during his speech at my full-time professional...