About the Charities
Net proceeds from the lottery will go to these local charities. All these charities have been approved by the AGCO.
Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation
(Registered Charity 88932 1998 RR0001)
The OSMH Foundation supports the hospital in its quest to become the medical centre of excellence for Orillia and region. By fostering investments in equipment, technology, tools and programs for the hospital’s medical professionals the Foundation benefits the entire community.
Functioning under the umbrella of the OSMH Foundation, the Orillia & Lake Country Physician Recruitment Program is essential in growing the number of family doctors and specialists in the region.
The Sharing Place
Food Centre
(Registered Charity 13148 2291 RR0001)
The Sharing Place Food Centre provides food assistance to families and individuals who are food insecure through its well-known, efficient, and highly successful Food Bank.
In addition, The Sharing Place operates a diverse set of programs that strive to create a healthy community through access to nutritious food, including food recovery partnerships and the School Fuel program.
The Lighthouse
(Lighthouse Orillia)
(Registered Charity 98228 1577 RR0001)
The Lighthouse offers temporary housing options, emergency food and shelter, mental health and addiction services for people in vulnerable life circumstances.
The organization works to alleviate chronic homelessness, addiction and poverty, contributing to a thriving community where disadvantaged people have hope, a home and a future.
Mariposa House
Hospice
(Registered Charity 74219 0093 RR0001)
Mariposa House Hospice is a non-profit charitable organization providing specialized end-of-life care, supporting residents and welcoming their loved ones at no cost to the resident.
Their dedicated hospice team provides quality end-of-life palliative care with compassion, dignity and respect in a peaceful, home-like facility surrounded by nature.
The Couchiching Conservancy
(Registered Charity 13972 5030 RR0001)
The Couchiching Conservancy is a non-profit charitable land trust dedicated to protecting nature for future generations.
Since 1993, the Conservancy has protected environmentally significant land in the Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe region, caring for nature reserves, trails, and community conservation programs.
Charitable Trust Fund of the Rotary Club of Orillia
(Registered Charity 11885 0031 RR0001)
The Rotary Club of Orillia has a long history of supporting the local community and surrounding area through major donations and ongoing support for local needs.
The club contributes to causes including healthcare, food security, community facilities, accessibility, meal programs, and support for families in hardship.