Welcome to Concordia Connection, Fall 2024!
Welcome to the Concordia Connection Fall 2024. In this issue, we’ll explore stories of the people and programs at the Concordia Campus. Home is more than just a place; it’s a feeling, an anchor in the storm of life, and a soul sanctuary.
This shapes our identities and nurtures our sense of belonging. CWPI has fulfilled this promise, and we celebrate with them in their 20th year providing home for so many people over these past 20 years.
Belonging, in turn, is the invisible thread that connects us to the world, each other, and ourselves. It is the profound recognition that we are part of something greater, a community where we are seen, valued, and loved. Read the story of our colleagues from Concordia Village 4, a partnership with Eden Health Services.
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Home remains a steadfast symbol of comfort and security in a constantly changing and evolving world. It is where we return after the adventures and trials of the outside world and find solace and peace. It is in the familiar creak of the floorboards, the aroma of a favourite meal, and the warmth of a loved one’s embrace. These small, seemingly mundane details collectively create a tapestry of memories and experiences that define our sense of place. We thought of this when we visited with our cooking colleague, Carla Mendres, at Concordia Village, culinary colleague who is the superstar chef for all residents living at CV 1-3. She shares some culinary secrets with us again. Read the full story – Keeping it Fresh with Carla Mendres
Belonging is about finding our group or those individuals and communities where we feel understood and accepted. We explore this on page 7, where we celebrate with our Concordia Child Care Centre as they celebrate their 15th anniversary of caring for our kids.
As we navigate the complexities of modern life, the themes of home and belonging remind us of what truly matters. The quest for belonging is a universal human experience. It is the pursuit of finding where we fit, where we are free to be authentically ourselves, and where our hearts can rest. We celebrate the arrival of our newest staff members to their new home in Canada and welcome our colleagues from the Philippines.
In exploring home and belonging, let us celebrate the places and people that give our lives meaning. Let us cherish the moments of connection and the feelings of security that make us whole. Home is where our story begins, and belonging is where it finds its deepest roots.
The community we call Concordia is more than just a hospital, clinic, research lab, or building. It is a spiritual home for our colleagues, a safe place for our frail loved ones, and a nurturing spirit and healing hand when we are ill and facing a health issue. The threads can be solid and fragile at the same time. Thank you to the community for being part of our strengthening thread.
For over 35 years, the Concordia Foundation has been the philanthropic arm serving all of our community to fulfill the highest priorities that serve you best. We are in awe of the outpouring of caring and love from our donors, volunteers and friends who make this all possible. This past year, we have been able to grant up to $2 million for hospital projects and bolster the efforts of our global arthroplasty research team, which has grown from 2023 to 2024. We couldn’t have done it without you.
We are more than a place to live.
Thank you from our dedicated Board and Staff of Concordia Hospital, The Concordia Foundation, Concordia Wellness Projects Inc., and the Concordia Arthroplasty Research Committee.
