CISSSO Raises $88K for Centraide with Hospital Breakfasts in Outaouais

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) has initiated a series of fundraising breakfasts, beginning with an event held this morning at the Maniwaki Hospital between 7:30 and 10:00 AM. This marks the first Centraide breakfast hosted at this particular hospital.

Expanding Community Support

The CISSSO is extending this initiative to other facilities, with a breakfast scheduled for Thursday at the Pontiac Hospital. Similar events have already taken place at hospitals in Gatineau, Hull, and Papineau since January 20th, all as part of the broader Centraide campaign.

Accessibility and Participation

The breakfast at Maniwaki Hospital was available to both employees and the general public for a cost of 12$ and was held in the hospital’s first-floor cafeteria. Dr. Marc Bilodeau, President and CEO of the CISSSO, attended and participated in the event.

Did You Know? The CISSSO has been holding Centraide breakfasts since January 20th, starting with facilities in Gatineau, Hull, and Papineau.

Dr. Bilodeau emphasized the importance of the Centraide campaign for the healthcare and social services network. The CISSSO aims to raise 88,000$ this year, an increase from last year’s goal of 80,000$.

Future Plans

The breakfast initiative is planned to continue in 2027, and there are considerations to expand the program to include the CLSC facilities in Mansfield and Saint-André-Avellin.

Expert Insight: Fundraising events like these demonstrate a commitment to community partnerships and highlight the interconnectedness of healthcare organizations with the broader social support systems they rely on. Increasing fundraising goals suggest a growing need for these vital resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the CISSSO begin its Centraide breakfast campaign?

The CISSSO began its Centraide breakfast campaign on January 20th, with events in Gatineau, Hull, and Papineau, followed by the first breakfast at Maniwaki Hospital this morning, January 27th.

How much money does the CISSSO hope to raise this year?

The CISSSO hopes to raise 88,000$ this year through the Centraide campaign.

Where will the breakfasts be held?

Breakfasts have been held at the hospitals in Maniwaki, Pontiac, Gatineau, Hull, and Papineau. There are plans to potentially extend the breakfasts to CLSC facilities in Mansfield and Saint-André-Avellin in 2027.

How might community-based fundraising initiatives like these impact the availability of resources for local healthcare and social services?