Sherbrooke Foundation

Our commitment is to treasure each donor and ensure each gift makes a difference for Elders in our homes.

Sherbrooke Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of Elders living in Sherbrooke Community Centre, Central Haven Special Care Home, and Veterans Village. Guided by The Eden Alternative® philosophy, we support vibrant homes where every person — regardless of age or ability — can experience purpose, connection, and joy.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we fund enhancements, equipment, and special projects that give Elders great quality of life. From renovated bath and shower rooms to neighborhood kitchens, pressure-relieving mattresses, buses, and inclusive green spaces, your giving supports abundant living.

The distinctive Sherbrooke Foundation logo was created in 2018 to express who we are. The trees represent growth and reflect the The Eden Alternative® philosophy that guides our homes. The four colours chosen by Elders represent our inclusive community and the seasons of life. The helping hands supporting the trees like trunks represent the way Elders and donors both give and receive care. Elders’ artwork was used in the beautiful texture of the leaves.

Our Team

Meet Sherbrooke Foundation's dedicated donor relations team. We share your positive vision for a different kind of long-term care, filled with joy, purpose, and friendship. Our commitment is to treasure each donor and ensure each gift makes a difference for Elders in our homes.

Our Mission

Sherbrooke Community Centre creates a community that supports each person to live a full and abundant life.

Core Directions

To create a healthy community whose foundation is love and kindness.
To create a healthy community that supports the highest quality of life for Residents and Community Day Program Participants.
To create a healthy community that supports quality of work life for staff and volunteers.
To create a healthy community in an environment that fosters opportunities for members to grow.
To create a healthy community that generates, implements, and shares ideas and expertise that enrich quality of life for those requiring, receiving, and providing care.

Principles of Care

These principles guide all Sherbrooke community members in the provision of care and service for Residents and Community Day Program participants.

Individuality: Each person is embraced as an individual with unique abilities, characteristics, choices, needs, and opportunities for growth.
Normalcy: What is normal for a person is based on their unique life experiences, relationships, culture, and society.
Reality: Care, while based on individuality and normalcy, is practical, appropriate, and delivered within available resources.

Organizational Principles

These principles guide Sherbrooke every day and assist us in meeting our mission.

Continuous improvement
Communication and feedback
Accountability
Respect, love, and kindness
Empowerment and participation
Safety

Donor Privacy Statement

All donor information shall be kept strictly confidential by Sherbrooke Foundation Inc., its staff, volunteers, and consultants, unless permission is obtained to release such information. Read the Sherbrooke Foundation full Donor Privacy Policy or contact the Foundation at donations@sherbrookefoundation.ca or (306) 655-3632.

Donor Bill of Rights

To assure that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the Sherbrooke Foundation, we affirm that all donors have these rights:

To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.

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Questions about Donations

I don’t have my official charitable receipt for my tax paperwork. May I receive another copy?

Certainly! Please contact Donor Relations Coordinator Layne Engel at layne@sherbrookefoundation.ca or (306) 655-3770 to inquire about your charitable receipt.

May I direct my donation to a specific purpose?

Sherbrooke Foundation supports both Sherbrooke Community Centre and Central Haven and you may designate your gift for the home you choose.

Your donation supports enhancements to our homes, furnishings, equipment, therapies, and vibrant recreational programs for residents. Visit Where Your Donation Goes for more information about the impact of your giving.

Please contact Donor Relations Manager Joy-Ann Allin to learn about specific giving opportunities in our homes.

How do I make an appointment with Sherbrooke Foundation?

Please contact Donor Relations Manager Joy-Ann Allin to discuss making a gift in will, a gift of securities or a gift with your Donor Advised Fund, or to learn about specific giving opportunities in our homes.

Please contact Donor Relations Coordinator Layne Engel to make a gift by credit card or monthly pledge, update your address, or inquire about your charitable receipt.

Where are you located?

The Sherbrooke Foundation office is located on the second floor of Sherbrooke Community Centre. Our office is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and by appointment.

Our mailing address is:

Sherbrooke Foundation
401 Acadia Drive
Saskatoon SK, S7H 2E7

I am organizing a funeral and would like to invite family and friends to make memorial donations. What wording should I use in the obituary or program?

When you are planning a celebration of life service for a loved one or writing an obituary, you may invite your friends and family to make a memorial gift to Sherbrooke Foundation.

Sherbrooke Foundation supports both Sherbrooke Community Centre and Central Haven, and memorial gifts will be designated for the appropriate home.

We suggest obituary wording such as this:

Donations in memory of _________ may be made to Sherbrooke Foundation, 401 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, S7H 2E7 or by visiting sherbrookefoundation.ca.

May I make a memorial donation in honour of a special person?

Yes, thank you so much. You may make a secure online gift for Sherbrooke or Central Haven in memory of a special person by selecting Donate. You may also make a memorial donation by cheque.

Our mailing address is:
Sherbrooke Foundation
401 Acadia Drive
Saskatoon SK, S7H 2E7

Sherbrooke Foundation supports both Sherbrooke Community Centre and Central Haven, and memorial gifts will be designated to the appropriate home. For more information visit Memorial and Tribute Giving.

When I make a memorial donation, will you notify the family for me?

Yes, we will notify the family of your name; however, we do not indicate the gift amount.

If your gift is in memory of a Resident who passed recently, we will have the family name and address for notification.

If your gift is in memory of someone who was not a Resident or who passed away more than a year ago, please provide the family name and address for this notification. You may contact Donor Relations Coordinator Layne Engel to provide this information.

How can I make a donation using securities?

Not only does your donation of securities make a difference in supporting our homes, it is also a helpful tax strategy for wise financial planning.

Visit Donating Securities for information about making a transfer of securities to our Foundation. We encourage you to notify our Foundation about your gift of securities. Please contact Donor Relations Manager Joy-Ann Allin to advise us about your intention to donate securities.

How can I make a donation through my Donor Advised Fund?

You can use your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) to direct your charitable giving to Sherbrooke Foundation and be confident that your philanthropy is making a difference in our homes.

Visit Donor Advised Funds for more information. We encourage you to notify Sherbrooke Foundation about your gift through your DAF. Contact Donor Relations Manager Joy-Ann Allin about your gift or specific giving opportunities in our homes.

How can I make a donation by Interac e-transfer?

You may send an Interac e-transfer to donations@sherbrookefoundation.ca and include your first and last name and address in the notes.

Please note that to issue an official charitable receipt, we are required by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to record your complete name and address.

I am writing my will and would like to make a future charitable gift. What information should I include?

Please ensure you have included our name, Sherbrooke Foundation Inc., and our charitable registration number, BN 104832407RR0001, in your will.

We strongly encourage you to consult with your lawyer on the wording used in your will.

We suggest a planning meeting with Sherbrooke Foundation and you or your lawyer to discuss your intentions for your future gift, so our Foundation can prepare to honour your wishes in the future.

Please contact Donor Relations Manager Joy-Ann Allin.

I have included a charitable gift in my will. May I discuss my wishes with you?

Thank you so much. Please ensure you have included our name, Sherbrooke Foundation Inc., and our charitable registration number, BN 104832407RR0001, in your will.

We strongly encourage you to consult with your lawyer on the wording used in your will.

We welcome a personal meeting with you to learn about your intentions for your future gift, so our Foundation can prepare to honour your wishes in the future. Please contact Donor Relations Manager Joy-Ann Allin.

I thought our province funds long-term care. Why does your organization need donations?

Our two homes are affiliated with the provincial health authority; however, our Foundation exists to provide funding support above and beyond what is provided by the province.

Sherbrooke Foundation is funded through philanthropic contributions from donations, legacy gifts, endowments, grants, and social purpose revenue. We work closely with donors who appreciate the culture and care in our homes and share our positive vision for long-term care.

Thanks to your donations, Sherbrooke Foundation supports enhancements to our homes, furnishings, equipment, therapies, and vibrant recreational programs for residents.

May I make an anonymous donation?

Yes, you may make a donation and remain anonymous. We understand some donors prefer not to have their name published. To issue an official charitable receipt, we are required by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to record your complete name and address. However, this record is private and your name will not be published without your permission. Please notify us if you prefer to remain anonymous when you are making a donation.

May I remove my name from your mailing list?

Yes, you may ask us to remove your name from our mailing list at any time. We understand that some donors prefer not to be contacted by mail or by email. To make this request, please provide your mailing address or email address that you would like removed. You may contact Donor Relations Coordinator Layne Engel at layne@sherbrookefoundation.ca or (306) 655-3770 for assistance.

May I update my address?

Yes, please contact Donor Relations Coordinator Layne Engel at layne@sherbrookefoundation.ca or (306) 655-3770 for assistance.

Do you accept donated items for your homes?

We encourage donors to make a gift of cash to our Foundation for Sherbrooke or Central Haven. However, we will consider accepting donated items for our homes if they align with our charitable purposes and we are able to determine the fair market value of the gift. To inquire, please contact Donor Relations Coordinator Layne Engel.