Bethania Mennonite Memorial Foundation Inc.

Bethania Mennonite Memorial Foundation Inc. is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, outstanding long-term care and affordable housing for seniors. Established in 1945, the foundation operates under Mennonite Christian principles, emphasizing care that addresses the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of the elderly.

History and Mission

The name "Bethania" is derived from the biblical village of Bethany in Israel, where Jesus provided for the physical and spiritual needs of its residents. This biblical inspiration reflects the foundation's commitment to Christian service and shaped its founding mission. Since its inception, Bethania has grown to manage two Personal Care Homes and several housing complexes for seniors, maintaining its focus on quality and holistic care.[1][2]

The foundation’s motto, inspired by Galatians 6:2, "Bear ye one another’s burdens," underscores its dedication to mutual support within the community it serves. It seeks to minister to the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—through specialized programs including spiritual care, recreation, pet therapy, and provision of furniture and medical equipment. Notably, spiritual care services are fully dependent on donor support as they receive no government funding.[1][2]

Services and Programs

Bethania provides a range of services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors:

• Compassionate long-term personal care in provincially licensed Personal Care Homes.
• Affordable housing accommodations for elderly residents.
• Spiritual Care Program tailored to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of residents.
• Recreational programming and pet therapy to support well-being.
• Provision of essential furnishings and medical equipment.[1][4]

Organizational Status

Bethania Mennonite Memorial Foundation Inc. is a registered charity under the Canada Revenue Agency with the business registration number 852677145RR0001. It complies with CRA requirements and issues official tax receipts to donors, facilitating charitable contributions that sustain its ongoing programs and services.[2][5]

Bethania Mennonite Memorial Foundation Inc. continues its legacy of service with a mission to support seniors through comprehensive care rooted in Christian values, demonstrating a model of faith-based nonprofit service in the Canadian health and social care sector.