About the Alzheimer Society of Huron County

The Alzheimer Society of Huron County is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to helping people affected by Alzheimer's disease or related disorders. In addition to providing programs to the community we also support research through the Alzheimer Society of Canada as well as the Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases.

  • Formed in 1992
  • Incorporated in 1993
  • Non-profit charitable organization
  • Serves all of Huron County with a population of 59,000
  • Ten board members
  • Volunteers assist with many aspects of the organization including board governance, programs, fund development and awareness as well as office assistance
  • Approximately 180 members
  • Approximately 161 volunteers
  • Associated with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (38 Chapters) and the Alzheimer Society of Canada

The Alzheimer Society of Huron County is committed to providing educational and support services to people with Alzheimer Disease and related disorders, caregivers and the general public.

 

 

Staff

 

Cathy Ritsema 
Executive Director
cathy@alzheimerhuron.on.ca 

Karla Crocker
Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
karal@alzheimerhuron.on.ca 
Brittany Williams
Acting Events Coordinator
brittany@alzheimerhuron.on.ca 
Jennifer Burns
First Link/Support Services Coordinator
jenn@alzheimerhuron.on.ca 
Dawna Courtney
Community Outreach Coordinator
dawna@alzheimerhuron.on.ca

Dominique Stanley
Registered Social Worker/Family Support Counsellor
dominique@alzheimerhuron.on.ca

Julia Truemner
Family Support Counsellor
julia@alzheimerhuron.on.ca 

Jeanette Sears
Public Education Coordinator 
jeanette@alzheimerhuron.on.ca

 

 

Charitable Registration No.

 

14068-5751- RR0001

 

 

 

Funding

The Alzheimer Society of Huron County is a non-profit charitable organization and depends on charitable donations and special events fundraising for the financial support required to continue our work. All donations to the Alzheimer Society of Huron County are eligible for tax receipts.

The Society receives funding through the Southwest Local Health Integrated Network (SWLHIN) to support our education, counselling and First Link programs. Multi-Sector Accountability Agreement is signed with the SWLHIN.

 

Statement On Privacy

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Last Updated: 10/18/12