Our Mission
The Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary is a not-for-profit organization that supports healthcare facilities, programs that promote health and wellness and the up-keep of the Memorial Gardens through fundraising by volunteers.
Thrift Store profits fund healthcare equipment, programs and health and wellness initiatives provided by community organizations, schools, foundations and hospitals.
Our volunteer members operate and manage numerous programs in the community to provide services and generate funds to assist other non-profit health related programs.
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity in Ladysmith, BC? We have something for almost everyone and we need you! Come be a part of our amazing community. Read More
Our History
The Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary began in 1909 as a small group of local women donating their services to perform various tasks at the local hospital. Over the years the organization and functions of the Auxiliary progressed from in-hospital help and small fund raising events to become a vibrant community entity with over 250 members that operates various health care associated programs. We can proudly say we have one of the best thrift stores and gift shops on Vancouver Island. With the change of our local hospital from a full service facility to a community health care centre, the focus on where our funds are directed has also changed. Read More
Who We Are Today
The Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary is a not-for-profit charity. We are governed under the Societies Act of BC and registered with Canada Revenue Agency. All the net profits of the Auxiliary are used for the benefit of our community. Spending priorities are decided at regular meetings of our members.
With your help we have donated over $6M to support health initiatives in this community.
Our Executive (from left to right)
- Past President: Ruth Goodbody
- Member at Large: Marnie Hastings
- Director of Personnel: Susan Watt
- Vice President: Lynda Baker
- President: Eithne Reichert
- Recording Secretary: Pam Fraser
- Treasurer: Sara Stayte
- Donations Coordinator: Jean Sparkes
- Director of Membership: Anne Spalding
- Member at Large: Val Crossley
Our Governing Principles
Our Constitution
1. The name of the Society is: “Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary”.
2. The purpose of the Society is:
(a) To raise money for equipment to be donated for use in health care facilities
(b) To raise and donate money or equipment to other health related projects or lifesaving projects
(c) To provide services and assistance to persons in need of health care due to illness, injury,
disease, aging or infirmity
(d) To provide for upkeep of the Memorial Gardens
(e) Generally, to do anything to assist health care facilities and home care providers to provide the
best possible health care and comfort to patients and clients, and
(f) To promote community health and wellness by donations of money, equipment, assistance or education.