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At 84 years old, a man living alone in Centre-Sud Montreal was preparing to leave a rehabilitation unit. He was coping with multiple physical health issues and cognitive challenges, making his return home a significant hurdle. Despite receiving clear recommendations to ensure his safety, he couldn’t afford two critical pieces of equipment: a raised toilet seat and a shower chair with a backrest.
Isolated, with no support network and ineligible for other funding programs, he could not be discharged until he had the necessary tools. His health condition required proper hygiene, but without a shower chair, home care services from the CLSC could not assist him with bathing.
Thanks to a modest investment of just $130, the Emergency Assistance Fund was able to make a real difference. Within a week, the equipment was delivered and installed in time for his safe return home. This swift, targeted action had a tangible impact: the man was able to go home with the dignity and safety he deserved, equipped to receive the care he needed—avoiding potential injuries or unnecessary complications.
“The day after he got home, the man told his care coordinator that the equipment paid for by the Foundation felt like a gift from an angel. It was just a raised toilet seat and a shower chair, but without them, he couldn’t be discharged from the hospital.”
This support was about much more than two pieces of equipment. It restored dignity, security, and a sense of comfort to a highly vulnerable individual.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, interventions like this are possible. Every donation, big or small, directly helps provide essential support to the most vulnerable members of our community. Thank you for transforming lives—one act of care at a time.
Since 2020, the Emergency Assistance Fund has provided urgent support to individuals receiving care in CIUSSS Centre-Sud facilities. In less than 48 hours, the Fund addresses essential health-related needs—such as purchasing medication, repairing equipment, or accessing basic care—that are not covered by other programs.
In 2024, 291 requests were approved, totaling $88,000 in assistance—an increase of 73% over the previous year.
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