The Ontario Finnish Resthome Foundation (OFRF)

• Contribute to the New MKK Redevelopment Project
• Contribute to the building of Uusi Koti and it's Community Gardens
• Contribute to the Courtyard Improvement Project
• Purchase new medical equipment to assist in health monitoring of residents
• Pandemic Supply Funding
• New TV's for Kotitalo Common Areas
• DROM Equipment for Activities Department
• Decals for the New OFRA Wheelchair Accessible Bus
• Contribute to the purchase of new video surveillance equipment for MKK
• Contribute to the purchase of a new Freezer and new Baking Oven for the Dietary Department that services the residents of Kotitalo and MKK
• Automatic Door Hinges for residents rooms

The Foundation raises monies for various projects through a number of ways including events, ongoing fundraisers, planned giving programs, grants, and private donations. The Foundation has also worked very closely with the Association in raising funds through our Lottery efforts. 

For more information please check out our lottery page here . 

The Foundation also publishes a newsletter entitled “Around the Pond” to highlight the activities of the Foundation, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Activities Dept. This publication was established in the winter of 1999 and consisted of a four page completely Finnish document. Today, it’s a 20+ page, fully bilingual newsletter that comes out three times a year!