Who we are

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The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation registered with the Government of Saskatchewan, Department of Justice Corporations Branch. The provincial corporation registration number is 21255. The corporation is also registered as a non-profit charity with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency of the Government of Canada, and has been issued the registered charity number 88681 4698 RR0001. 

It receives no money from government, and operates independent from government and from the health region. Its only source of funds is the generous individuals both in and outside the region who want to help ensure that we can all receive the best possible acute and long-term health care.

The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan accepts donations, bequests, and gifts from far and wide, and encourages and conducts a variety of community-based fundraising activities. The Health Foundation's mission is to support the equipment requirements, programs and services of health care facilities within our health region. 

Donations are received from individuals, from memorial tributes, from estates and other planned giving programs, from clubs and organizations, from corporations, and from The Health Foundation's own activities. The Health Foundation also operates the gift shop at the Regional Health Centre in Yorkton, staffed by a dedicated group of volunteers. 

Our prime responsibility is to the donors who support the work of The Health Foundation. The wishes of donors regarding the use of their donation is respected. Donors may specify in which community, or for which facility the donation is to be used. The specific requirement is noted on the receipt. Our financial statements are audited to insure transparency of our organization.

For the convenience of our donors, donations are accepted at any of the care facilities in the health region. A temporary receipt will be provided at the time, and a permanent receipt will then be issued by The Health Foundation. 

Vision
To be the leaders in continuously improving and expanding the quality of healthcare and medical services in east central Saskatchewan. 

Mission
To work in partnership with donors, the community, healthcare providers and government to raise and invest funds in capital and educational initiatives that will enhance healthcare services for our health region. 

Values
Success will be achieved through our ability to inspire and facilitate individuals, businesses, community organizations and governments to come together to improve the lives of residents in east central Saskatchewan by enhancing their local healthcare. 

Appreciation (to value or regard highly; to be grateful or thankful for)
We will conduct ourselves in a manner that will demonstrate our respect and appreciation for our donors, our volunteers and our partners in the community who help us achieve our goals. 

Accountability(an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions)
Our operations will be efficient and transparent so that the community benefit of each donation can be maximized. 

Leadership(the act of guiding; of setting direction)
We are leaders in the improvement of health care. We will bring together donors of all walks of life to identify and fund mutually acceptable projects. 

Integrity(firm adherence to a high standard of conduct and a code of ethics)
Our reputation in the community is our most important asset, and as such we will conduct our operations in a manner that continues to inspire the confidence and trust of the community. 

Teamwork (cooperative effort by the members of a group or team to achieve a common goal)
We work together to encourage, participate and achieve common goals.