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Welcome To 2024!
January 29, 2024:

Hello everyone! We hope that your new year has started with what you need to stay healthy and well. At Sloane's House we have some exciting news to share and much to look forward to.

Welcome to our new Executive Director

The Board of Sloane’s House is pleased to announce that Brenda Slomka joined the organization as the new Executive Director as of January 2024.

Brenda who grew up in Pickering and has ties to the Durham Region comes to Sloane’s House as the organization continues to reach out to government stakeholders, community leaders and donors on its goal of building a paediatric respite and hospice care centre in Durham Region.

Brenda’s commitment to community development through various leadership roles on sector and community-based committees and boards has affected change. Improving the lives of students, clients, caregivers and others is a core value she brings to this new role.

“Brenda’s career and experience in the post-secondary education sector in project management and program administration will be a great asset to Sloane’s House in advancing our project through the approval and fundraising stage,” said Jason Hunt, Board Chair. “With an estimated 1,900 children with medically complex needs in Durham Region and surrounding communities, 800 in Durham alone, the need for this centre is clear.”

Brenda has a Master of Arts from Trinity Western University in BC and a Professional Master of Public Admin, Indigenous Policy Stream (PMPA) from Queens, as well as Mental Health and Disability Management Diploma from Mohawk College, and has worked in diverse roles within higher education.

Brenda looks forward to building on the achievements of Amy Archer, Sloane’s House first Executive Director, and creating strong relationships with the families and other stakeholders.
Brenda is a creator of innovative ideas and an activator of people and projects. She is focused on engaging others and creating spaces where people can flourish. She’s also comfortable dealing with complex situations and competing priorities. A Canadian whose feet are deeply woven into our natural, environmental identity, and someone committed to reconciliation, Brenda is an advocate, one seeking to use her skills and ability to be part of a new narrative of equality and justice. She loves serving people and seeing projects that have an impact on community take shape.

You can connect with Brenda at the following email: brenda.slomka@sloaneshouse.com
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Fun Highlights

In the last few weeks, many have gathered to support Sloane's House and have fun at a Trivia Night or Epic Bingo event. Thank you to everyone who attended, purchased a ticket or donated an item for the raffle.
The next Epic Bingo night is set to take place on March 22nd at the Brock Street Brewery. Get your tickets now for this popular event. 
Become a Monthly Donor
A SUPER THANKS to our Monthly Donors.

Making a monthly donation to Sloane's House is an easy and budget-friendly way to support Sloane's House mission and helps us to plan ahead and focus on our goal of building a paediatric respite and hospice care centre in Durham Region.

Spread your donation throughout the year to take advantage of charitable tax benefits and know you are making a difference in the lives of medically complex children and their families.

Please consider on becoming one of Sloane's House monthly donors.
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Become a Community Host
A shout-out to Brock Street Brewery in Whitby for organizing & hosting several fun events to raise funds for Sloane's House.

Are you are interested in co-hosting a fun outing with co-workers, your sport team or hobby group, and support our cause — please contact our Volunteer Event Coordinator to start the conversation on how you can make an impact in our community.

Visit our website for more information.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
Hospice Awareness
Hospice is specialized care provided in an environment where the quality of life is the focus for however many days remain. At Sloane's House this includes the children & youth who are on their end of life journey due to their complex health needs.

Today, January 29, 2024 is Durham Region's Hospice Awareness Day. Learn more on the need for paediatric hospice care from the Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children.
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2024 Golf Tournament
It won't be long before the days get longer, and you'll be yearning to get on the golf course.

Sloane's House 2024 Golf Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Deer Creek Golf Course in Ajax.

Sponsors at all levels are welcomed, however if you are interested in being our Lead Sponsor please connect with us now, as we move forward.

Details will be posted shortly on our website.
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About Us
Sloane’s House will be a paediatric respite and hospice care centre located in Whitby. With families and children in need currently having to travel to Toronto or Ottawa to receive care, the goal to build Sloane’s House is overseen by a Board of Directors and supported by numerous families, caregivers and community leaders. The centre, available for those living across Durham Region and in the surrounding underserved communities, will provide short-term specialized care for medically fragile children, offering engaging programming for the child, while parents and other caregivers take a much-needed break. Sloane’s House will also be supported by palliative care specialists so that children who are on their end-of-life journey will receive specialized care in an environment where quality of life will be the focus for however many days remain. This centre will be a welcoming “home away from home” where children and their families, feel cared for by our experienced professionals, based on the family’s shared values, beliefs, needs, hopes and goals for the present and the future.