A Message from the Kensington Health Foundation
Board Chair & CEO
The countdown to opening the Kensington Hospice Expansion is on! In a matter of weeks, nine new residential suites, clinical spaces and expanded community day hospice facilities are set to open. The vision for an accessible, in-community palliative care hub is finally within reach
We opened Kensington Hospice in 2011, without any government funding whatsoever.Built on philanthropy, we’ve since become the leading academic hospice in Ontario
But with only 10 beds, there’s often a wait list. An expansion strategy to amalgamate Kensington’s residential and in-community Hospice care was put into place and this time around the government committed $1 8M, which, along with significant support from two deeply connected donor families, was a promising start.
But before shovels hit the ground, COVID hit, igniting a massive healthcare crisis
Other hurdles surfaced too: material costs, supply chain disruptions, a war, and global market upheaval Despite mounting obstacles, we pushed forward in our commitment with $4 6M in grants, donations, and allocations this year alone A whopping $1 6M increase over 2021 Now nearly complete, what should have been a $10M campaign has soared to $13M, pushing the target out that much further.
Throughout uncertainty, the Foundation’s commitment to Kensington has been steadfast. The community counts on Kensington Health, and the Foundation materializes that trust through philanthropy.
Like the bricks and mortar for which we raise funds, our community is foundational to what we do. It’s donors who make it possible to touch the lives of the roughly 50,000 people that Kensington Health sees across our campus each year. Driven by the same passion, they share the belief that care at end-of-life should be as valued as it is at the very beginning.
Thank you for helping us to achieve this vision. Together we are transforming end-of-life care and continuing a legacy of support for those who are most vulnerable.
CorinneRusch-Drutz,PhD,CEO
MarieRounding,Chair
Building Blocks of Community Care
Kensington Health is entirely not-for-profit and community-based
Kensington Hospice Expansion
In addition to the over $900K allocated to ongoing operational and capital support of the current Kensington Hospice, an additional $2.4M in donations went to the Kensington Hospice Expansion that will add nine additional beds, clinical and community spaces, along with an extension of palliative programs as part of the community day hospice. The full scope of the project will make Kensington the single largest residential hospice in the GTA, almost doubling our capacity to provide care to those at end-of-life.
Second Mile Club (SMC)
SMC has been providing community support services to the City of Toronto for over 80 years. By helping participants maximize their ability to live independently, SMC alleviates social isolation among older adults and those with disabilities through active living, caregiver support, community day hospice care, and individual case management. Over 700 people saw quality of life improvements, helping them to feel more connected to their communities and avoid hospitalization or institutional care
Case Management – Social workers support 200+ adults with disabilities and seniors living in the community
Senior Active Living Centres - Help 300+ seniors live independently
Caregiver Support ProgramDecreases compassion fatigue and burnout among caregivers
Day Hospice Program – Helps individuals with life-limiting illness to live independently
Second Mile is a place I feel safe in I was all alone, and now I feel happy – Joseph W, SMC Participant
Kensington Gardens
More than just a home Together with caregivers, families, staff and volunteers, our residents are part of a vibrant and inclusive community that makes Kensington Gardens one of the most sought-after long-term care homes in Ontario. A welcoming environment integrating exceptional clinical care with a suite of social supports and life-enhancement programming for those who call the Gardens their home.
“My first impression of Kensington was that everyone was extremely helpful and welcoming There was just a friendliness about them. Their care of my mother has provided me with a tremendous amount of relief. Everything from helping with her hygiene and laundry, to meals and activities; from start to finish, they are very hands on.”
– Diane, daughter of Garden's resident.
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Kensington Eye Institute (KEI)
Kensington’s eye surgery centre performs cataract,glaucoma and retina surgeries, along with corneal transplants.Through partnerships with the University of Toronto’s Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and the Toronto Academic Health Science Network, KEI plays a key role in training the next generation of ophthalmologists It is globally recognized as a patient-centred, outcomes-based centre of excellence
Kensington Vision and Research Centre (KVRC)
Kensington Research Institute (KRI)
KRI pursues new discoveries leading to advancement in diagnosis, clinical practice and education. Through investigator-initiatedresearch studies, KRI works with clinician-scientists, students, and patient-volunteers to conduct clinical trials in partnership with industry sponsors and academic healthcareinstitutes
The Eye Bank of Canada
Many patients with urgent eye care needs rely on donated tissue to see again The Eye Bank of Canada (Ontario) receives, processes, and distributes donated tissue for sight-saving transplants, research and education.
Kensington Screening Clinic (KSC)
KSC provides access to life-saving medical screening in a comfortable, community setting From colonoscopy to gastroscopy to infusion therapy, KSC is working to solve Ontario’s clinical backlogs Through affiliation with the University Health Network and Unity Health, KSC reduces hospital wait times with accessible endoscopy and infusion Access to early screening and detection of diseases like cancer saves lives.
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2021-2022SummaryStatement ofRevenues&Expenses ____________________________________________________________________________________ Year ended on June 30 2021 REVENUE Donations and legacy giving _____________________________________________________________________________________ Investment and rental income Operating expenses Excess of revenue over expenses before grants and donations Deduct grants and donations paid or payable Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses for the year Net asset balance, beginning of the year Net asset balance, end of year For a full list of Kensington Health Foundation donors and the complete audited financial statements, visit $993,239 5,593,549 6,586,788 1,546,300 5,040,488 2,989,567 2,050,921 43,949,139 $46,000,060 BoardofDirectors KensingtonHealthFoundation Staff MarieC Rounding Chair DouglasAnderson ViceChair;Chair–Finance,Audit, Investment&RealEstateCommittee TomHodgson ViceChair;Chair–Governance& NominatingCommittee DavidBrill MichelleGage CorinneRusch-Drutz ChiefExecutiveOfficer LoriLink ChiefFinancialOfficer PaolaPhilip DirectorofPhilanthropy SophieVayro Director,Governance &DonorRelations KarimKarsan Chair–HospiceExpansion CapitalCampaignCabinet MayaKhannaLeRoy RaviNagraj JoelPearlman WaynePeterson Chair–AdvancementCommittee MichaelVarenbut _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2022 $2,314,458 1,337,765 3,652,223 1,541,385 2,110,838 4,621,779 (2,510,941) 46,000,060 $43,489,119 Isabella Powers Senior Development Officer kensingtonhealth.org/foundation/annualreports. UseofFunds RevenueSources Donations & legacy giving (63%) Investment & rental income (37%) Grants & donation funding (75%) Salaries & benefits (15%) Fundraising expenses (4%) Operating expenses (4%) Professional fees (2%) 63% 37% 75% 4% 15% 4%2%
SupportfortheDyingisa FundamentalHumanRight
We believe that hospice care is human care Support for the dying is a fundamental human right
Ensuring this right relies on a healthcare system that sees palliative care as a public health responsibility that should be accessible to all, fully funded, and offered without discrimination and oppression. At Kensington Hospice, we live this belief every day.
The only residential hospice in the GTA, our ten beds are often full. To improve our capacity to care for more people at end-of-life, and expand palliative programming into the community, we are adding nine beds and a suite of programs to better meet increasing needs, especially for those who are structurally vulnerable.
But we cannot do this alone.
Government funding covers only 60% of Hospice operational support. That means the other 40% must come from philanthropy, each and every year
Nobody should have to fundraise to die well Help ensure access to quality end-of life care
Supporting Kensington Hospice fills a gap in the healthcare system by expanding Ontario’s palliative infrastructure with new options for accessible community care And Hospice care keeps hospitals free for emergencies. That means more people with life-limiting illness can get the support they need - as soon as necessary, and as long as required.
End-of-life shouldn’t be less valued than the beginning. Help deliver quality care at any stage.
Visit kensingtonhealth.org/hospiceexpansion to pledge your support and make an impact.
