Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you fundraise? Doesn't the government pay for everything?
Alberta Health Services funds medical service and some capital costs at accredited care centres. Residents pay “hospitality” or accommodation costs. Most capital costs such as construction, care equipment and operating systems require additional funding through the generosity of donors. Programs that help to keep brains active and bodies moving also seek funding from our generous community; such programs as music, outings, gardening and entertainment.
How are operations different in a non-profit facility?
Registered charitable organizations like Father Lacombe Care Society can seek capital funding through donations rather than additional fees, and can channel extra income directly to resident and client care – there is no shareholder.
What are some examples of non-funded capital costs?
Overhead lifts are required to move residents safely between their bed and their wheelchair. Other needs include specialized beds and mattresses, bathtubs and shower chairs and physical therapy equipment.
