VON Cape Breton
200 Churchill Drive Suite 109 B1S0H5 Membertou, NS, Canada

You can make a difference in Richmond County as a VON volunteer! We are seeking immediate volunteer support to deliver meals and transport clients to essential appointments within the community. Driver mileage is reimbursed per kilometer. To learn more, please phone us at 902-564-6479 to learn more.

#RegisteredNurse Jonathan joined VON in 2017 after more than two decades of nursing experience abroad in places like New York and beyond. What Jonathan loves about nursing is the variety of environments you can work in. He likes VON because we have a positive team culture and our structure allows nurses to be patient-focused. Read more here: http://bit.ly/3bFDY1Q #FacesofVON #VONCares #RN

VON volunteer and Board Member, Jessica Webb, has been watching the numbers rise on this month’s Rafflebox draw! On February 2, you could win half of grand total, while the other half will provide much-needed support for our community programs In Cape Breton. It's a win-win! For your chance to win and support VON Cape Breton, visit: https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/cbmvon

Our new 50/50 online raffle is approaching $400! Join our raffle contest today for your chance to win half of the proceeds on February 2! https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/cbmvon The other half will directly support VON programs and services in Cape Breton, like delivering nutritious meals to seniors. The daughter of a client recently shared with us, "The VON meal program is a 'blessing' as it's taking off some of the added stressors of having to provide home cooked meals for my mother." Fundraisers like this raffle enable VON to continue delivering meals, or providing transportation to medical appointments for those who need the extra support. Join our raffle contest today and help spread the word by sharing on your page! The first winner will be drawn February 2, 2021. https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/cbmvon

Sarah has been a #LicensedPracticalNurse with VON for 11 years. Read more about why Sarah chose to become a nurse and the top life lessons she has learned from her clients. Read more: ow.ly/hdyn50CZMgN #FacesofVON #VONCares #LPN

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!

Over the holiday season, we were thrilled to have been part of a community project in Richmond County that brought cheer to local seniors! Our team delivered over 50 packages to seniors in Richmond County. Thank you to our grant partners at Kingston Memorial Health Centre, the Mayor's office of the Town of Port Hawkesbury, leadership at Potlotek First Nation, Louie's Cozy Corner and everyone who contributed to the beautiful DVD of Cape Breton musicians, pictures and holiday decorations. Pictured is Glenda Kipp from VON happily delivering the goodies. This initiative warmed our hearts and brought smiles and comfort to seniors in our community we are grateful to have played a small part.

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

Mary Morrison is playing VON's Virtual Trivia Challenge this Friday the 13th! Will you join her? You can win cash prizes and support Cape Breton VON from the comfort of your couch! Registration closes TODAY at 11:59 p.m. Click here to register and support your Cape Breton VON: https://vonme.ca/campaigns/2020-von-trivia-challenge The portal for trivia opens Friday at 7:00pm and the game starts at 8:00pm Atlantic Time!

Lest We Forget. VON honours and remembers those who bravely served and sacrificed for Canada. #RemembranceDay

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.

We can't wait for VON's Virtual Trivia Challenge this Friday! This is your friendly reminder to register before it closes on Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Trivia is open to everyone and you may play as an individual or as a team with unlimited members. There will also be cash prizes at the end of each round and you'll be supporting your VON site of choice. Register now: https://bit.ly/31kotqe Do you know the answer to Adam’s question? Share your answer below! A) Florence Nightingale... B) Ishbel Abderdeen C) Mary Eliza Mahoney D) Helen Fairchild See more

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 Virtual Trivia is only one week away! Have you registered yet? Don't delay - sign up to reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/31kotqe In the mean time, let's brush up on our trivia knowledge some more! Question: Which street in Cape Breton is named after a famous castle? A) Amber Drive in Sydney Mines... B) Moxham Drive in Sydney C) Hughie and Allan Way D) Grenville Street in St. Peter’s VON Cape Breton Nurse, Chantal, has the answer! Do you? Trivia is 7 days away and we can't wait to play virtually with all of you! Sign up with your family and bubbled friends for a fun night hosted by Canada's very own Cash Cab host, Adam Growe! And the best part of all? You'll be supporting your VON site of choice. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/31kotqe

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!

Congratulations, Joy, on completing your 102nd walk! You are a true inspiration and have shown remarkable strength and resilience throughout your walking journey. Our VON Family is incredibly honoured and grateful to have had your support. You have a special place in all of our hearts and we will continue to cheer for you and support you as you near your 102nd year! Thank you, Joy. Our hats are off to you!

Today is a very special day as Joy Saunders will be completing her 102nd walk at 11:00 a.m.! You can cheer her on virtually and watch her walk on the livestream shared here: http://ow.ly/8TjN50BoWIf and make a donation to VON in her name here: www.von.ca/donate-joy. Go Joy, go!!

Joy Saunders will be completing her 102nd walk for VON this Saturday, September 12, and you can cheer her on virtually! Tune in to the livestream of Joy’s final walk through the Walking for Joy Facebook page (shared below) at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Cheer her on by posting a message in the group using the hashtag #WalkingforJoy and help us 'spread the Joy' far and wide by sharing on your own channels, too! You can also support Joy by making a donation to VON in her name here: www.von.ca/donate-joy. Go, Joy, go!!

VON's Frozen Favourites are a convenient, balanced and nutritious meal option for those needing extra support with mealtime. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, VON is able to continue offering these meals for $5 across Nova Scotia in September. Visit von.ca/meals for a full list of meal program offerings and contact your local VON office to order meals for yourself or a loved one today!

VON's Frozen Favourites are available for $5 in August, making mealtime more accessible, balanced and nutritious. If you or someone you know is seeking extra support with mealtime, our frozen meals can help. Learn more about our program and how to place your order today at von.ca/meals

If you or your family member have attended VON's Adult Day Programs or received services such as meals, transportation or respite for caregivers, we want to hear from you! Please consider joining our virtual focus group. Your insight will help us be more responsive to the needs and expectations of our clients and families. Visit our Events page or contact [email protected] to learn more or to sign up. https://bit.ly/2PQvnNO #Engagement #Caregiving #VONCares

Frozen Favourites are $5/meal throughout the month of August! Thanks to our generous supporters, we are able to continue offering subsidized meals for those who need extra support with mealtime. Our frozen meals are balanced, nutritious and convenient, and can be delivered contact-free. To learn more or to place an order, visit von.ca/meals.

We are so thrilled to share that the incredible Joy Saunders is back on the road and just completed walk #62! Here is Joy earlier today, sporting her #VONStrong t-shirt and walking poles donated by Urban Poling / Nordic Walking Community. The well-wishes and support Joy received from so many of you has fueled her recovery, and she is as passionate and motivated as ever to complete 102 walks before her 102nd birthday in October. You can support Joy’s walk by donating at www.von.ca/donate-joy and cheer her on in the Walking for Joy Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2TDIkg8. Go Joy, go! #WalkingForJoy

VON in Nova Scotia has been incredibly fortunate to receive support from many individuals and businesses in response to the pandemic. This week we received a very generous donation of face shields from SureWerx, which will be distributed to all VON Nurses and Continuing Care Assistants across Nova Scotia. Thank you, Rick Hanna, Regional Sales Manager at SureWerx, for thinking of VON and for your very generous gift! We are so grateful. #ThankYouThursday #StrongerTogether https://bit.ly/2ZSiYh9