VON - Algoma

06/01/2026

💙 June is Seniors Month 💙
This month, we celebrate the seniors who have shaped our families, strengthened our communities, and continue to inspire us every day through their wisdom, kindness, and resilience. Seniors like Sally, a strong and successful advocate for our SMART exercise program:
https://von.ca/.../von-supporter-shows-commitment-and-heart
At VON, we are proud to support older adults in living with dignity, independence, and connection, and recognize the incredible contributions of seniors.

💙 June is Seniors Month 💙

This month, we celebrate the seniors who have shaped our families, strengthened our communities, and continue to inspire us every day through their wisdom, kindness, and resilience. Seniors like Sally, a strong and successful advocate for our SMART exercise program:
https://von.ca/en/news/von-supporter-shows-commitment-and-heart

At VON, we are proud to support older adults in living with dignity, independence, and connection, and recognize the incredible contributions of seniors.

06/01/2026

We’re excited to welcome you for **Session #2 of our Special Educational Series – The Companioning Model** 💙

Led by **Krista Ryall, PhD**, this session follows the teachings of Dr. Alan Wolfelt and offers meaningful guidance for supporting those experiencing grief and loss. Krista brings extensive training from the *Center for Loss & Life Transition* along with a deep passion for compassionate care.

💬 This session is ideal for:
➡️ Volunteers
➡️ Caregivers
➡️ Counselors
➡️ Educators
➡️ Anyone supporting others through difficult times

📍 **Location:** VON Algoma, 7B Oxford St., Sault Ste. Marie
📅 **Date:** Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🕕 **Time:** 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

📞 **Register today:**
Contact Holly Lewis
📧
📱 (705) 825-0097

💙 Gain valuable tools and compassionate insight to better support those navigating grief.

05/25/2026

💙 **From the Algoma Team** 💙

Congratulations, Tara, on this well-deserved award! 🎉 Your compassion, leadership, and dedication continue to inspire us all. We are so proud to have you on our VON team—thank you for everything you do!

We are proud to celebrate Tara Moffatt on receiving the Palliative Care Nursing Leadership Award from the Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association (CPCNA).

This well-deserved recognition reflects Tara’s dedication to advancing palliative care across Ontario through leadership, education, mentorship, and advocacy. Her passion for supporting patients, caregivers, and fellow healthcare professionals continues to make a meaningful impact in our communities and beyond.

“Tara truly is an exceptional individual and a remarkable leader in palliative care. We are fortunate to have her on our team; she is a genuine advocate for palliative care and her patients, significantly contributing to the education and growth of others in this field. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this than she.” - Kerri Milne, Director, Home and Community, North East/North West Region.

Congratulations, Tara, on this incredible achievement and thank you for the compassionate leadership you bring to palliative care every day. 💙

https://www.cpcna.ca/cheryl-leadership-award

05/22/2026

- LAST CALL FOR TICKETS!! 🤩🥳
Get your tickets now in support of VON's programs, and have a chance to win half the pot!!! The draw is at 12pm today, local time!

ONTARIO's pot is currently at $21,130
Get your tickets now➡️ https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/vonc-on2026

NOVA SCOTIA's pot is currently at $6,970
Get your tickets now➡️ https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/vonnsvonweek

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

VON Algoma celebrated **VON Week 2026** with a delicious spaghetti & meatball lunch and a beautiful cake for our clients, staff, and volunteers! 🍝✨

Our superheroes also took part in a fun photo shoot—thank you to everyone who joined in and showed their spirit! 💙

We’re so proud of our amazing team who go above and beyond every day. You truly are **Powered by Compassion**.

💙

05/21/2026

🌟 **We’re Hiring! Join the VON Algoma Team** 🌟

VON Algoma is currently looking for a **Full-Time Recreation Therapist** to join our dynamic team!

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives and enjoy creating engaging programs that support wellness, this opportunity could be perfect for you. 💙

✨ **About the Role:**
As a Recreation Therapist, you will play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for participants through therapeutic recreation activities, helping to promote independence, social connection, and overall well-being.

✅ **What We’re Looking For:**

* A compassionate and energetic individual
* Strong skills in planning and facilitating programs
* Passion for working with older adults and within community care

📍 **Location:** Algoma
🕒 **Position:** Full-Time

👉 Ready to apply?
Scan the QR code on the poster or apply directly through **Jobvite**!

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05/19/2026

We are incredibly grateful for a generous $1,000 donation to our VON Algoma Adult Day Program, and we are honoured to be a recipient of such a generous gift.

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting with Rosanne Zagordo to receive a cheque on behalf of the Ladies Elettra Marconi Society.

A heartfelt thank you to this wonderful group for their support and commitment to our senior's program. Your generosity helps us provide meaningful care, connection, and support to those we serve in our community. 💙

05/18/2026

🎉 It is VON Week!

This year’s theme is Powered by Compassion.

For generations, and through constant change, VON has helped people live safely at home and in their communities where they want to be
Compassion is what drives our staff, volunteers, and partners every day. It fuels the care we provide through nursing, personal support, and community programs across provinces. 💙

Powered by strength, determination, and yes, maybe a little bit of caffeine, we are proud to continue this work together.

Most of all, we are powered by compassion.