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the Ukrainian population.
Jean R. Piché, current CEO of Holy Family Home, ex-
plains: “There was an influx of Ukrainian and Slavic
folks who immigrated to Manitoba in the early 20th
century. By the 1950s, many had reached an age
where they required 24 hour support and supervision.
The Sisters, having served inWinnipeg since 1903, had
grown with the community and recognized the need to
establish a care facility for these people. In 1957, they
purchased what was then the old Children’s Hospital
and converted it to a long term care facility. As time
went on, the old Children’s Hospital was demolished,
and we added additional buildings and beds, and now
have a personal care home consisting of 276 beds.”
The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate are integral-
ly involved as the owners of Holy Family Home. They
appoint the board; some serve as directors; some are
even employees – largely in spiritual care, but also in
administration. Their motto, “To Serve is to Love,” is
also their philosophy, providing loving care and service
to all who cross their paths. Piché says, “That has be-
come our motto at Holy Family as well. It is imbedded
in our value statements and our mission as an orga-
nization.”
AT A GLANCE
WHO:
Holy Family Home
WHAT:
Non-profit Long Term Care facility for the
elderly. Dedicated to caregiving in a loving envi-
ronment based on Christian ideals. Primarily serv-
ing the Ukrainian / Slavic communities.
WHERE:
Winnipeg, Manitoba
WEBSITE
:
HEALTHCARE
