At Careica Health, care isnât just part of our nameâitâs the heart of everything we do. From the care we provide every day to giving back through programs like Careica Gives, we care deeply about our patients and the communities we live and work in.
Today, weâre proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Careica Gives initiativeâour biggest year of giving yet.
Care in action: Our staff volunteers shine
From April 2024 to March 2025, our team gave back through our volunteer program. Whether organizing fundraisers, supporting local shelters, or mentoring youth, our staff showed up for their communities in a big way, smashing our goal of 2,500 volunteer hours.
That’s an incredible 972 hours over our goal! In acknowledgement of their efforts, we invited each of our top three staff volunteers to direct donations to causes close to their hearts:
Elise Sweenyâ
700 hours volunteered
$3,000 donation
to Search and Rescue Alberta
Stephanie Morgan
585 hours volunteered
$1,500 donation
to Seniors Secret Service
Josh Barkley
547 hours volunteered
$500 donation
to Morden Fire and Rescue
Our largest donation fund to date
Our total donation fund was increased to $80,000 in 2025âCareicaâs largest charitable contribution to date. After the top volunteer-directed donations were made, the remaining $75,000 was donated to 15 staff-nominated charities, each receiving $5,000.
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2025 Winners
Manitoba
Brandon, MB
Funds for Furry Friends is a volunteer-run charity that rescues homeless cats and dogs in Westman and promotes spay/neuter education to reduce pet overpopulation.
Winnipeg, MB
Trees Winnipeg is a non-profit dedicated to protecting and promoting Winnipegâs urban forest through public education, community programs, and advocacy for tree care and diversity.
Winnipeg, MB
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Group is a parent-led organization supporting families touched by childhood cancer, offering care packages, meals, emotional support, and community events from diagnosis through survivorship or bereavement.
Morden, MB
Genesis House has been providing emergency shelter and 24/7 crisis support to individuals experiencing gender-based violence for over 40 years, empowering women and children through safety, resources and education.
Winnipeg, MB
Childrenâs Rehabilitation Foundation is a Manitoba charity that funds specialized equipment, programs, and services to help children and youth with disabilities live as independently and fully as possible.
2025 Winners
Saskatchewan
Regina, SK
CC RezQs is a volunteer-driven rescue dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming stray dogs from Saskatchewanâs rural and First Nations communities, while building long-term partnerships to promote animal welfare and community safety.
Estevan, SK
#30 Wylie-Mitchell Air Cadets is a youth leadership program in Estevan focused on aviation, citizenship, and physical fitness. This donation supports their building fundraiser to help create a dedicated space for both cadet programming and broader community use.
Saskatoon, SK
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada connects people affected by multiple sclerosis with support, education, and community, while advancing research and advocacy to improve lives today and work toward a world free of MS.
Prince Albert, SK
The Prince Albert Food Bank supports local families and individuals through emergency food hampers, fresh produce programs and community-driven food security initiatives, all delivered with compassion, dignity and a focus on children and families.
Saskatoon, SK
Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan provides a welcoming, compassionate home for families with sick children, offering comfort, care and essential support during some of their most difficult times.
2025 Winners
Alberta
Calgary, AB
Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is a leading Alberta-based rescue working to save stray, abandoned, and homeless animals while addressing the root causes of pet overpopulation through community outreach, education, and compassion-driven care.
Lloydminster, AB
Inclusion Lloydminster is a family-based non-profit advocating for the rights, inclusion, and full community participation of people with intellectual disabilities, working to build a stronger, more inclusive community for all.
Lloydminster, AB
Floraâs Walk is Canadaâs largest perinatal mental health fundraiser, created in memory of Flora Babakhani, a mother who lost her life to undiagnosed postpartum psychosis. This donation supports Team Lloydminster, with funds staying in the local community to raise awareness and improve access to perinatal mental health care for parents and families.
Edmonton, AB
Hope Mission is a Christian social care agency providing meals, shelter, addiction recovery, and youth programs across Alberta. This organization offers vital support to individuals and families facing homelessness, poverty, and hardship, helping them move toward stability and hope.
Calgary, AB
Storybook Theatre is a non-profit, family-focused theatre and school that enriches the Calgary community through accessible arts education. Through the Ellie Tims Project, they ensure no child is turned away, offering hundreds of bursaries each year so kids can participate in theatre classes or attend shows free of charge.