The Board of Ste. Anne Co-op met with representatives from Bethesda Foundation on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 pledging a $500,000 contribution to support the Foundation in its efforts to construct a Primary Care Centre in Steinbach. The money will assist with the addition of more personal care beds in Steinbach and to improve the surgical department at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre.
Bethesda Foundation receiving a $500,000 pledge from Ste. Anne Co-op.
The new Bethesda Primary Care Centre was officially announced earlier this month with construction slated to begin in the spring of 2016.
Menno Plett, President of Ste. Anne Co-op notes, “When we look back over the last 10 years and see the population growth of Southeastern Manitoba, we clearly see that our Health Care Services have not kept up to this growth – specifically the need for more doctors and long term health care beds.”
“It is an honour to give back to our community,” adds Plett. “The Bethesda Foundation Board has done a tremendous job and has worked tirelessly to raise funds and continue building our Health Care Services here in Steinbach, which really is the hub for Southeastern Manitoba. This aligns with Ste. Anne Co-op’s mission and values as we serve the people of Southeastern Manitoba. At some point we will all need Health Care Services, so this donation benefits everyone here in Southeastern Manitoba.”
“This donation from Ste. Anne Co-op exemplifies the community support we need to allow these projects to become a reality,” said Garth Reimer, Chair of Bethesda Foundation. “This leadership pledge will have a large impact. On behalf of the Foundation, I’d like to thank the Ste. Anne Co-op for its community vision.”
