Sharing the Caring

A hallmark of the Harold & Grace Baker Centre is the generosity and caring of the many volunteers and donors who support the centre

Q: The Roles of the Family Council

Promotes open and effective communicationEncourages sharing of ideas, information, events and concernsPromotes education of families and staffContributes constructive feedback

Q: Benefits for Families

Orientation, support and information for the families of new residentsOngoing mutual support, drawing from shared experiencesEducation and information related to long term careA means to express concern and solve problems

Q: Benefits for Residents

Family input into decisions and changesFamily and resident activitiesMeet needs through organized effortsSupport residents who do not have concerned families or friends

Q: Benefits for the Baker Centre

Open communication between the management team and familiesFamily input to assist staff in problem solving and finding solutionsSupport on mutual concerns and goals

“Sharing the Caring” is a theme that has resonated with the community over many years. The three primary means for providing support are the Baker Centre Health Care Foundation, a registered charity through which philanthropic donations can be made to the centre, the Volunteer Program through which you can assist in the day-to-day running of the centre, and the Family Council through which residents and their families provide feedback and make recommendations to the Baker Centre staff on ways to continually improve the quality of life for residents of the Baker Centre.

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.

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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

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Foundation Board of directors

Meet our Foundation Board of Directors

Michelle Gibbs
Chair, Director
Mark Pawelek
Treasurer, Director
Douglas Anderson
Secretary, Director

Steven Currie
Director
John McKernan
Director

Michelle Gibbs

Chair, Director

Mark Pawelek

Treasurer, Director

Douglas Anderson

Secretary, Director

Steven Currie

Director

John McKernan

Director

Volunteer Now

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.

The Roles of the Family Council

Benefits for Families

Benefits for Residents

Benefits for the Baker Centre

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