Learning In Practice

From Practice to Insight

Learning That Strengthens
Grantmaking

Take a look at some of our brief reflections from the work we’ve supported. These pieces highlight what is being explored, learned, or tested through community-based programs and research connected to our grantmaking.

The reflections shared here are intended to provide context, learning, and honour the organizations and individuals leading this work, while supporting a deeper understanding of how learning informs thoughtful grantmaking.

A Considered Approach To Community Investment

Our granting is designed to support sustainable, community driven work. We prioritize long term outcomes over short term solutions, and we invest in initiatives that strengthen care environments, organizational resilience, and shared learning. Every initiative is guided by responsibility, clarity, and a commitment to doing work that holds value over time. Take a look at some of the initiatives that we are supporting

Unlocking the Doors

Unlocking the Doors

Rethinking Locked Special Care Units in Long-Term Care

Artful Encounters

Artful Encounters

Exploring Arts-Based Practices in Senior Care including music, storytelling, movement, and reflections.

Enhanced Social & Nutritional Support

Enhanced Social & Nutritional Support

Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society will launch a year-long series of cooking and nutrition sessions for older adults living in Chilliwack.

Cognitive Wellness & Connection Initiative

Cognitive Wellness & Connection Initiative

Support for older adults living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) or stroke in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Hope

Unlocking the Doors

Unlocking the Doors

Rethinking Locked Special Care Units in Long-Term Care

Artful Encounters

Artful Encounters

Exploring Arts-Based Practices in Senior Care including music, storytelling, movement, and reflections.

Enhanced Social & Nutritional Support

Enhanced Social & Nutritional Support

Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society will launch a year-long series of cooking and nutrition sessions for older adults living in Chilliwack.

Cognitive Wellness & Connection Initiative

Cognitive Wellness & Connection Initiative

Support for older adults living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) or stroke in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Hope

Part Of A Broader Impact Strategy

Our initiatives are part of a broader approach to impact. They work alongside collaborations, learning, and reflection to support organizations and care environments over time. This approach allows us to adapt, respond, and strengthen our contribution as needs evolve.

How Our Decisions are Guided

Through Strategic Grants & Relationships

We provide funding that’s aligned with long term goals and delivered through trusted partnerships.

Informed By Community Needs & Lived Experience

Decisions are grounded in listening, learning, and understanding what’s needed now and in the future.

Guided By Long-term Thinking & Responsibility

We prioritize stewardship, clarity, and outcomes that extend beyond immediate results.

Supported Through Learning & Reflection

We review, adapt, and improve over time, using what we learn to guide future decisions.

Maplewood Care Foundation

Guidance for Grant Seekers

Organizations interested in funding can learn more about eligibility, priorities, and how applications are reviewed.

We aim for clarity and transparency throughout the process.