The Salem Foundation continues to support a furniture refresh at the Winkler personal care home with its second "Armchair Fundraiser" this November.

Organizers say their goal is to provide a new bedside table and dresser for an additional 55 rooms for residents on Evergreen, Maple South, and Willow. The cost to furnish one room is $2,600, and the total project cost is $143,000. This fundraising campaign will run for the month of November.

"2020 presented a challenge that we as a community and foundation could not have predicted," Salem Foundation Board Chair Arlen Hildebrand says. "Despite the events of what has happened, our community has rallied behind the Foundation’s projects and blessed us with the means to exceed our goals in the current project. On behalf of the Foundation we are truly grateful."

Due to Covid-19 Public Health regulations, both the Spring Faspa Fellowship & Song, and Building for Tomorrow fundraising events were cancelled this year. In lieu of the spring fundraiser, the foundation launched its first Armchair Fundraiser which provided an opportunity for donations to be made from the safety of one's home by mailing a cheque, credit card or e-transfer. The first campaign raised enough money to purchase new furniture for 11 resident rooms along the Cottonwood/Maple hallway.

To date a total of 51 rooms have now received new furniture.

"We are so blessed to have a wonderful community who supports the designated projects of the Salem Foundation," Salem Foundation Executive Director Sherry Janzen says. "Each project benefits the residents and enriches their lives. The furniture project is a demonstration of how the community supports the journey of excellence in providing resident care."

Donations are accepted by cheque, credit card, or E-transfer. Cheques should be made payable to Salem Foundation and mailed to 165 15th Street, Winkler MB, R6W 1T8. Credit card or E-transfer payment can be made by contacting Salem Foundation at 204-325-4316 during regular office hours. Donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt.

For more information visit www.salemhome.ca