Cowan Foundation Donates $800,000 to Brant Community Health Hub

Friday, 24 September 2021 11:22

Chairman of the Cowan Foundation Maureen Cowan called into Heart FM this morning to explain why they chose the new Health Hub for this major donation.

The Brant Community Health Hub has been given a major donation from the Cowan Foundation to the tune of $800,000.

Brant County Mayor David Bailey says they're extremely grateful for this gift.

"The Cowan Foundation has gifted a major donation that will make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of our community. Having access to quality health care and social services in the County of Brant is critical as we continue to meet the growing needs of people in our community. We are beyond grateful to Cowan. To honour this tremendous donation, the building will be renamed the Cowan Community Health Hub. This establishment will provide much needed local health care and social services to our citizens."

The gift puts the Health Hub at 80% of their $2 million dollar fundraising campaign goal. Chairman of Princeton Holdings Limited and the Cowan Foundation Maureen Cowan says Paris and Brant County has always had a special place in her families heart.

"The Cowan Foundation is thrilled to extend our support to this project that will provide an integrated approach to health care for County residents. Our organization has deep roots in the County of Brant, both from a business and personal perspective. My Uncle Bob Cowan was a proud and committed resident and business leader in Paris. Both Bob and his father, Frank Cowan, held the same unwavering commitment to their communities by making a positive difference in the lives of others. Their legacy and values continue through the charitable work of The Cowan Foundation and I know Bob would have been extremely pleased to contribute to this Health Hub, especially in this community that meant so much to him. I believe local businesses, the community, and its residents serve each other and are dependent upon one another to flourish. It is this co-dependency that provides a solid base for a healthy community. With offices in both Paris and Brantford and many staff and clients who live, work and play here, our ties remain strong and we are pleased we could show our support in this way."

The new Health Hub is located on Curtis Avenue and will be home to family physicians and a variety of healthcare and social services. The building is comprised of many sustainable design features such as a vegetated "green" roof, highly insulated building envelope, solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations, and energy efficient fixtures and equipment. Construction is expected to be complete in fall 2021.

Heart FM was able to chat with Maureen Cowan about this generous donation. You can listen to the full interview below: