About Us

The Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation is a registered charity (#88959 9825 RR001). Our mission is to raise and manage funds for equipment, facilities and staff development to ensure our community and visitors have access to the best possible hospital care.

The Hospital Foundation in Saugeen Shores is one of five Foundations that supports Brightshores Health System which includes Owen Sound, Markdale, Wiarton/Lion’s Head, Meaford and Saugeen Shores. Dollars raised are used to purchase medical equipment and support other projects such as needed renovations and staff education.

Each year we need to raise nearly $2 million to purchase items from the capital list of priority equipment needs. Hospital equipment is generally not funded by the government. Equipment becomes outdated quickly and new equipment is always needed.

Donor support is key to ensuring that the hospital continues to thrive!
Board of Directors:

Executive

Martha Bennett, Chair
Dan Miller, Vice Chair
MaryJo Arnett, Secretary Treasurer

Directors

Stacey Catalano – Past Chair
Allison Fernandes
Tina Hrinivich
Heather Hyde
Justin Reinhart
Cathy O’Hagan
Marsha Roote
Krystal Walser
Ahsan Muhammad

Foundation Staff:

Graham Martin, Executive Director
Heather Mehlenbacher, Finance and Admin
Jenny Scongack – Events Coordinator
Willard VanderPloeg, Charitable Giving Advisor