Mount Carmel Clinic Foundation
The Mount Carmel Clinic Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit organization established in 1998 to support Mount Carmel Clinic, Canada’s first community health centre, through fundraising for capital projects, research, and innovative programming. Registered under Business Number 898126826RR0001, the Foundation operates independently from the clinic, with its own governance structure, bylaws, and board of directors[1][2].

Since its inception, the Foundation has raised over $6 million for capital development and $3 million for specialized programs at Mount Carmel Clinic, which serves vulnerable populations in Winnipeg’s North End[1]. The organization funds initiatives such as dental care, diabetes and hepatitis C clinics, youth health services, and community-driven projects addressing poverty-related health disparities[1][4].

The Foundation’s board consists of seven members, including a representative from the clinic’s main board and the clinic’s executive director serving ex officio. Its fundraising efforts include grants, events, and donor contributions, emphasizing preventative care and community wellness[1][2][4].

Mount Carmel Clinic, founded in 1926 by Winnipeg’s Jewish community, originally provided healthcare to marginalized groups excluded from mainstream services. The Foundation continues this legacy by ensuring accessible, culturally responsive care for low-income families, Indigenous communities, and other underserved groups[1][5].

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