Giving Matters #1

April 2023

Closer To Home Reaches 20.8% Fundraising Mark In March (Over $522,293 Raised!)

Hello James,

You are receiving this because you've opted in to receive our relaunched Giving Matters newsletter. I am sincerely thankful for your interest, and I hope it can brighten your day and connect you to our local healthcare system.

The very first issue brings exciting news. Our campaign has raised over $522,293 from generous community member support, and the Deep River & District Hospital has also begun preparing the build site for the 96-Bed Long-Term Care Home!

Below, I've shared select stories and exclusive pieces of information about the campaign. Please take a look. Also, know that I'm open to feedback, questions, comments, and concerns. You can reply directly to this email or call me. It's my job to help!

Sincerely,

Detailed Look: Where Did $522K Come From?

The $2.5M Closer To Home fundraising campaign is shared between the Deep River & District Hospital, DRDH Foundation, and DRDH Auxiliary. Each organization raises funds and supports the construction of the 96-bed Long-Term Care Home in different ways.

Because of the efforts and generosity of our community, we have been extremely fortunate to receive a mixture of donations and pledges that make up the total raised to date.

Our largest sources of support have been events and dozens of gifts and pledges at the Bronze and Silver sponsorship level. Each contributor will have a name engraved in the permanent donor recognition plaque as a thank-you for sharing their resources and helping the community.

Amazingly, over $70,000 was raised through a letter to only 200 people in the community. Events have also brought $72,000 for the campaign. We also have the DRDH Board and the DRDH Executive Team to thank for very generous pledges.

96-Bed Four Seasons Lodge Project Update: Land Preparation

Where is DRDH on the project timeline? What's going on with the trees and brush on the health campus? In this video, Janna Hotson, President & CEO of DRDH shares information on the land preparation and what it means for the new home and the community. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rlygprdsjc)

View the accompanying news release: "Site Preparation for New Long-Term Care Home Begins" from February 24, 2023

Other Events, Stories, and News

Upcoming Run For Home (June 24th) - Click here to register - Come and run, walk, or move 2K, 5K, 10K, or a half-marathon to support the Closer To Home campaign at the Deep River & District Hospital. This exciting event will bring the community together to enjoy exercise, nature trails in the Four Seasons Conservancy, food, music, prizes, and more. Plus, every participant will get a complimentary Run For Home t-shirt!

Patient Gratitude - "For a small country hospital, you do a fantastic job of caring for Deep River and surrounding community, and personally speaking we feel that DRDH far exceeds the level of service and professionalism available from our local hospital at home." - Click to read more from this lovely patient email

Other Stories -

• $10,000 Raised By March 8th Curling Bonspiel
• DRDH Dietary Pancake Fundraiser Adds $1,700 To Campaign Progress
• Early Bird Winner Donates $1K Prize Back To Closer To Home
• Tax Credit Calculator Launched See the net cost of your donations to DRDHF!

Do you have a story that you'd like to share? Please contact foundation@drdh.org or reply to this email directly. Thanks!