The Foundation’s annual Because People Matter Grants were developed to support innovative projects at Peace Arch hospital as well as community programs which focus on health education, research and service delivery. Over $1 million has been invested in more than 70 projects since the inception of the Because People Matter Grants program in 1999.

Applications for the 2008/09 program will be accepted until September 24, 2008. For more information contact Executive Assistant, Mary Ann Aldus at 604.535.4520 or email maryann.aldus@peacearchhospital.com.

Applications can now be completed electronically. To download the application click:
Because People Matter Grants Application and Guidelines Document (Word Document)

Who Qualifies
The Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation Board of Directors approved this grant program to increase and improve the provision of health care, to those who live in the area of White Rock and South Surrey, whether through direct medical services and facilities, public health education or medical research, which enhances those services and facilities.

These grants are applicable for education purposes and new program initiatives for departments within Peace Arch Hospital and those agencies located apart from Peace Arch Hospital for capital and new program initiatives. The focus for education is for staff, patient and community, research and new programs focused on innovation and forging a new direction in health care.

2007/08 projects funded through the “Because People Matter” Grants Program include:

Renewed Space for Women’s Place	$10,000.00
Health Body, Healthy Mind Initiative	$9,242.00
Isolated Seniors Cooking Club	$1,968.00
Peninsula Homeless & Housing Project	$1,500.00
Speech Therapy Enhancement – Stroke Recovery Club	$6,380.00
Vine Youth Clinic Marketing Project	$12,700.00
Building Skills & Linkages of Community Health Providers	$8,420.00
Perianesthesia, Nursing Certificate Program	$4,860.00