Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Notice for potential in-hospital advertisers
Contact Information & Visitor Resources
To notify us of any changes, we welcome you to reach out to us through our various channels. Please find our contact information below:
By Phone
905-472-7373 ext. 6341
By Email
mshfoundation@mshf.on.ca
In Person and By Mail:
Foundation Office
379 Church St, Suite 303
Markham ON L6B 0T1
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If you would like to speak with someone at the Foundation outside of these hours, please call 905-472-7373 ext. 6341. We would be happy to make arrangements that are convenient for you.
Please call the switchboard at 905-472-7000.
Maps can be found on the Hospital website click here.
Parking is available in Visitor Lot 3 on the north side of Church Street, directly across from the Health Services Building (379 Church St.).
To view our latest editions of Healthy.Together.Markham.Stouffville.TM newsletter, donor reports and latest press releases, please visit the following pages: Your Impact and News and Media.
The languages offered on the website are based on the top ten languages requested for professional interpretation service utilization data at Oak Valley Health. We are continually reviewing the languages offered to ensure an equitable experience for all. To request a language or provide feedback, please contact Viann Li, Coordinator, Marketing & Communications at viannli@mshf.on.ca or 905-472-7373 ext. 6647.
We love hearing from grateful patients and families who want to tell their story. Your stories inspire our community to give back to our hospital and exemplify how donations make a difference, close to home.
To share your story with our team, please contact Madeline Cuadra, Director, Marketing & Donor Engagement at MCuadra@mshf.on.ca or 905-472-7373 ext. 6970.
Donations and Tax Receipts
There are several ways that you contribute to our hospital through the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation.
Website
Online Here
By Phone
905-472-7373 ext. 6341
By Mail or In Person
Send a cheque (payable to the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation) or money order by mail to:
Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation
303-379 Church St
Markham, ON
L6B 0T1
Hours of Operations:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thank you for your support.
Markham Stouffville Hospital’s Baby Wall offers a unique opportunity to honour the special baby in your life by having their name displayed for all to see in the Stollery Family Centre for Childbirth & Children. Each name on the Baby Wall reflects the generous support and pride of those who honour the newest members of their family or families of loved ones.
Please visit our Baby Wall page to learn more about this program.
We recognize individuals and organizations on the donor recognition wall for those who have supported us with a minimum donation of $10,000. There are a number of opportunities available to recognize our generous community of donors.
For more information, please contact Christy Kwok, Donor Services Associate at 905-472-7373 ext. 6341 or mshfoundation@mshf.on.ca or Rosanna Petricca, Vice President, Development at 905-472-7579 or rpetricca@mshf.on.ca.
Our MSH Heroes program allows you to recognize staff at Markham Stouffville Hospital for their excellent care. If there is a remarkable doctor, nurse, devoted volunteer, a dedicated hospital staff member, or an unsung hero who has touched your life, you can pay tribute to them with a donation through the MSH Heroes program.
They will receive a card of appreciation as well as a commemorative pin to wear with pride.
Please visit our MSH Heroes Program page to learn more.
Yes. Naming Markham Stouffville Hospital as a beneficiary of your estate or naming the hospital in your will is a profound way to leave a legacy for our community health.
Please visit our Legacy Giving page to learn more about the many options available, or contact Elaine 905-472-7373 ext 6619.
Yes. Donating stocks or securities is a powerful way to make a big impact and enable our hospital to meet the needs of our growing, aging and diverse community. We encourage you to discuss your philanthropic goals with your tax and wealth advisor to determine how best to maximize the benefits for you and your family.
Visit our Leave a Legacy page to learn more about options like Marketable Securities, or contact Elaine at 905-472-7373 ext 6619.
Does the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation send cards in memory or in honour of an individual?
Yes. The Foundation always acknowledges tribute gifts when addresses are provided to either the next of kin or to the individual being honoured. You can include this information with your donation through our online giving page.
For more information, please visit Give in Honour or Give in Memory pages.
No. This information is confidential and will not be disclosed.
People often donate in lieu of favours or gifts for occasions such as weddings, baptisms, birthdays and anniversaries. The Foundation can work with you to create a custom certificate or acknowledgement for your particular celebration.
For more information, please contact Sarah Walmsley at 905-472-7373 ext. 6854 or sawalmsley@mshf.on.ca.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
MSH Foundation will be able to provide tax receipts for any donation amount, unless otherwise stated on specific event forms according to Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.
Tax receipts for online donations will be generated automatically and sent via email within a few minutes of the transaction. If you have made an online donation and have not received an email with attached tax receipt, please check your spam folder or contact us at 905-472-7373 ext. 6341.
Monthly giving donors will receive one consolidated tax receipt each year for your annual contribution from the previous year in February. To learn more about monthly giving, please visit our Monthly Giving page.
Please call us at 905-472-7373 ext. 6341 or email mshfoundation@mshf.on.ca.
Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation's Charitable registration number is
13064 3620 RR0001.
Getting Involved: Fundraising, Volunteering, and Careers
No. Government can't fund all of the costs required to provide quality care to our community. The Hospital relies on MSH Foundation to fulfill all equipment and technology needs. Now, more than ever, Markham Stouffville Hospital relies on the fundraising support of our community.
There are a number of opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. To learn more, please contact Matteo Paolucci at 905-472-7373 ext. 6855 or events@mshf.on.ca.
For more information on hosting a fundraising event on behalf of the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation, please contact Joyce So at 905-472-7373 ext. 6229 or joso@mshf.on.ca. Thank you for your support!
From time to time, the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation conducts campaigns in our community which includes door-to-door fundraising to support our hospital’s greatest needs. Our canvassers are trained professionals with identification indicating they are representatives of the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation.
Our Foundation is currently not fundraising through a door-to-door campaign and will update our website if we are actively canvassing.
If you have any questions about our campaigns, please contact us at 905-472-7373 ext. 6341 or mshfoundation@mshf.on.ca.
Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation employs a team of dedicated and enthusiastic individuals, whose work reflects their commitment to the Foundation.
See our latest career opportunities at https://mshcareers.silkroad.com