$1.1 million donation from The Sobey Foundation transforms care for VON in Pictou County
The Sobey Foundation has announced $8.3 million in funding over five years to build capacity in primary healthcare delivery and invest in community development in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. VON is grateful to be one of five strategic partners to benefit from the funds. The Foundation's commitment of $1.1 million will help to build VON Connect, our digital transformation project, in the area, as well as provide a driver to bring clients to VON's New Glasgow nursing clinic. The funds will also enable training programs that will support Pictou County in becoming a centre of excellence for frailty, palliative and end-of-life care.
Please read the full announcement from The Sobey Foundation.
Clients live life to the fullest, thanks to supports from VON and Sobeys
The Sobey Foundation's commitment of $1.1 million will create generational change, helping to provide the type of supports that keep people in their homes, where they want to be. Like Peggy Wood, 91, who has lived in Pictou County all her life. And Ellen Conway, 99, who lives in New Glasgow in a house she helped to build. Read their stories: VON Pictou County is transforming healthcare.
