VON Lunenburg County
1924 Northwest Rd B0J 2C0 Lunenburg, NS, Canada

On #NationalCaregiverDay, take a moment to read a story from one of the 8.1M caregivers across Canada. Caregivers share that their greatest responsibility during the pandemic has been providing emotional support. Learn more: https://www.carerscanada.ca/national-caregiver-day.../ #CaregiverAware2021

Shari has been a Nurse Practitioner with VON since 2013 and leads VON’s Nurse Practitioner Professional Practice. She shares that making a change in people’s lives, whether clients or staff, is definitely the most rewarding part. We are so privileged to be part of people’s lives during some of their most challenging times. Read more: http://bit.ly/3bDRrr4

Tracy has been a Registered Nurse with VON for 21 years. She enjoys knowing that the patients she cares for appreciate what we do for them and are extremely thankful for the care we provide. She loves the joint effort between patients, their families and the nursing team. Read more: bit.ly/38FBm29

For VON #NurseManager Kaili, every day on the job is a bit different. You may find her in her office talking with clients and their families, answering questions and helping them with anything they may need. She may be supporting nurses in their daily duties by answering clinical questions, scheduling management or education, or in meetings collaborating with her management colleagues. Read more: http://bit.ly/2LQhQHd #FacesofVON #VONCares

This evening, alongside countless others, our CEO Jo-Anne Poirier marked the one-year anniversary of the pandemic with a moment of silence in remembrance of the incredible global loss due to COVID-19.#Candle4COVID #TogetherWeCanDoIt

Do you have experience or an interest in health care and want to become a Continuing Care Assistant? VON is currently hiring CCAs across Nova Scotia to provide in-home services for clients such as personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation and respite. If you're passionate about health care and want to make a positive difference in your community as a CCA, check out the funding options below!

VON Lunenburg is hiring full-time RNs! VON Nurses provide acute nursing care to children, youth, adults, and seniors who require medical care in their homes. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of people in your community, apply with VON today: https://jobs.jobvite.com/von/search?l=Lunenburg&c=&q=

Thank you to the Michelin Plant in Bridgewater for donating two sets of tires for our VON vehicle, so we can continue to safely deliver meals and offer transportation to seniors and persons with disabilities in our community. Thank you!

This is your final friendly reminder to register for VON's Virtual Trivia Challenge if you haven't already! Registration closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. We are thrilled to have participants playing from across Nova Scotia and beyond to support VON in their community. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/31kotqe We can't wait to play tomorrow evening! Will you join us? #VONVirtualTrivia

This is your LAST CHANCE to register for VON Virtual Trivia Challenge and support your local Nova Scotia VON. Click here to purchase your ticket before MIDNIGHT tonight: https://vonme.ca/campaigns/2020-von-trivia-challenge Here’s another VON supporter who made this beautiful video after one of our volunteers requested it. Thank you Jann. Note on the time on Friday: the Trivia portal opens at 7pm and the game starts at 8:00pm Atlantic time!

VON’s Frozen Favourites are made in Canada with guidance from a Registered Dietician and recommendations from Canada’s Food Guide. Meals are nutritionally balanced with high quality ingredients to meet seniors’ dietary needs. Clients are able to select their own menu from a variety of regular and speciality meals, such as vegetarian, pureed and minced selections.

VON Volunteers like Carlton (pictured below) have continued to support our meal programs during the pandemic by delivering subsidized meals to clients, contact-free. Our volunteers play an integral role in VON’s commitment to food security across Nova Scotia by bringing nutritious meals to those who need support. We appreciate all that you do to care for clients in our communities!

Thanks to our generous supporters, VON is able to subsidize our frozen meals for $5 across Nova Scotia. We are grateful to the United Way for supporting VON’s frozen meal program! Your support, through the New Horizons for Seniors Program, has made it possible for our clients to order nutritionally balanced and subsidized meals. Thank you!

VON in Nova Scotia is thrilled to receive a donation of $50,000 from Nova Scotia Credit Unions. The gift to VON was organized and led by East Coast Credit Union and made on behalf of 13 credit unions in Nova Scotia, and Atlantic Credit Unions, a credit union partner organization, which supported the initiative by matching credit union donations up to $15,000, for a total donation of $50,000 to local VON sites across the province. This generous gift will support the continued ...delivery of VON’s meals and transportation programs for residents in Nova Scotia. The support of donors, like the Nova Scotia Credit Unions, enables VON to serve hundreds of Nova Scotians each year through its community support programs, which empower people to live life to the fullest in their community. Thank you, East Coast Credit Union, Atlantic Credit Unions, and the many credit unions across the province that contributed to this incredibly generous gift. We are very grateful for your support. Learn more here: https://www.von.ca//von-nova-scotia-receives-50000-donatio

While #Thanksgiving may feel different this year, we hope you are able to safely celebrate the goodness in your life and all that you are grateful for.

Mental wellness is at the core of who we are and is just as important as our physical wellness. On #worldmentalhealthday, we want to share what VON's CEO, Jo-Anne Poirier, had to say about looking after your mental health (originally presented at The Royal Mental Health Centre leaders for mental health breakfast): https://youtu.be/v1K7QVgzF70

We're hiring Registered Nurses (RN) in Lunenburg. VON RNs provide acute nursing care to children, youth, adults, and seniors who require medical care in their homes. To learn more or apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2I6o5oN

VON Community Support Services in Nova Scotia has received a $100,000 donation in pre-paid snack packs from Sobeys the largest corporate gift received by VON in Nova Scotia which will further support clients of VON’s Frozen Favourites meal program. We are incredibly grateful to Sobeys for this generous gift, and for recognizing the importance of building healthy communities together. Their support will help hundreds of families and people who continue to rely on VON during these uncertain times. I sincerely thank Sobeys and its leadership team for contributing so meaningfully to food security for seniors in Nova Scotia," said Jo-Anne Poirier, President and CEO, VON Canada. Our most heartfelt thanks to Sobeys for their generous gift. Read more here: https://www.von.ca//sobeys-donation-boosts-von-food-securi

On this #NationalSeniorsDay and International Day of Older Persons, VON wants to celebrate and honour seniors who are at the heart of our mission. You bring joy and wisdom into our lives every day and we are grateful for your contributions to our communities.

For many years, VON and Philips Lifeline have worked together to keep clients healthy and safe in their homes. With every VON client who subscribes to Philips Lifeline service, Philips Lifeline makes a donation to VON. Thank you, Philips Lifeline for your continued support and partnership! Learn more about Philips Lifeline services at www.lifeline.ca or by phone at 1-877-838-3208.

"VON's Frozen Favourites give me peace of mind. They save me time and stress because I don't have to think about what to cook for my parents, I just choose a meal and heat it up." - VON client. If you or a loved one is looking for a convenient and nutritious meal option, VON is able to offer frozen meals for $5 and contact-free delivery in September. To learn more or to place an order, visit von.ca/meals.

We are still bursting with gratitude and JOY as we reflect on Joy Saunders' 102nd walk for VON last Saturday! In case you missed it, you can re-watch her walk here: https://bit.ly/3hFVJ0E Joy has raised over $74,000 for VON in Nova Scotia to-date, and while her walks are complete, she continues to raise funds and you can donate in her name at www.von.ca/donate-joy. Joy’s family, neighbours, four-legged friends and a few VON staff cheered for Joy along her 800-metre route and as she crossed the finish line. Joy, your courageous and giving spirit has inspired so many. We thank you again for supporting your community and dedicating your campaign to our fallen colleagues, Kristen Beaton and Heather O’Brien. Thank you.

Congratulations to Sharon Goodwin, VON's Sr. VP Home & Community Care, who accepted the 2020 Nursing Leadership Award from the Canadian College of Health Leaders at their awards ceremony last night. We are so grateful to have leaders like Sharon guiding our efforts at VON. Congratulations, Sharon!