Clinton Public Hospital Auxiliary
Description
We are a voluntary organization serving Central Huron residents.
The Auxiliary to the Clinton Public Hospital is a volunteer organization with a voting representative on the Local Advisory Council (LAC) of the
Clinton Public Hospital and also working with Site Administrator of CPH and the CEO of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA).
It is also a member of the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario
(HAAO) which is affiliated with the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA).
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Mission
The mission of the above Auxiliary is to:
- provide a vehicle whereby volunteers can work for the benefit of patients,
hospital staff and the surrounding community;
- educate its members through orientation and in service programs and
attendance at HAAO, Regional and Provincial Conferences;
- encourage and promote involvement of young people in the Health Care
field;
- act with HAAO and indirectly OHA as an instrument for change and progress
in the volunteer sector of health care;
- and review and assess its structure, values and goals on a regular basis.
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Goals
We strive to bring comfort and hope to all who are in distress of mind
or body and help the aged, the ill and the very young with generosity,
with discretion and with gentleness.
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Vision
The proceeds from our projects will purchase equipment in support of the
Clinton Public Hospital.
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Fundraising
Overview of Projects
Our projects generate approximately $15,000 a year. Some of the larger
projects include the Penny Sale in September and the Gift of Lights in
November. Some of the many other fundraisers include a Card Cavalcade in
April, Irish Stew Luncheon in March, a Yard Sale and Hot Dog Days in the
spring, and Tag Day held the Friday of Hospital Week. The Auxiliary also
sells 50/50 draw tickets throughout the year with the draw being held the
last Friday in November at our Gift of Lights ceremony for winnings up
to $3000..
