Bayshore HealthCare partners with Arctic Children and Youth Foundation to expand access to healthcare in Canada’s Northern Communities
TORONTO, November 13, 2025 — The Bayshore Foundation, the charitable arm of Bayshore HealthCare, is proud to announce a partnership with Arctic Children and Youth Foundation (ACYF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of young people across Canada’s northern communities. As part of this initiative, the Bayshore Foundation is donating $25,000 to help expand access to healthcare services for children and youth throughout Nunavut, where systemic gaps continue to impact the well-being of vulnerable populations.
Access to Northern Health Services
The Canadian North’s unique landscape and infrastructure create significant barriers to healthcare access. Remote communities have limited health facilities outside major centers, medical staff are difficult to retain, and the high costs of travel and accommodation compound these challenges, making it difficult to deliver consistent, culturally relevant services.
Children and youth in Nunavut face overlapping barriers of remoteness, trauma, and service gaps with many communities lacking access to specialized health, therapy, and mental-health supports.
The ACYF is one of the only charities located in Nunavut serving Northern children and youth, having created a strong network of partnerships with Inuit organizations, government departments and other community organizations.
“Our youth deserve culturally safe, community-based health care that meets their needs, in the areas where they live,” said Okalik Eegeesiak, Chairperson of Arctic Children and Youth Foundation. “The donation from Bayshore Foundation helps us move closer to that goal by expanding outreach and support programs in underserved regions.”
A Commitment to Community
The Bayshore Foundation’s donation will fund ACYF’s community-based clinic, remote health coordination, and mental health support programs for children and youth, as well as training local service providers to strengthen culturally grounded care. These efforts aim to reduce wait times, improve wrap-around services, and empower communities to lead their own health solutions.
“At Bayshore, we believe that every child deserves access to compassionate, high-quality care,” said Kevin Webster, President of Bayshore Healthcare. “We’re proud to support the valuable work of the Arctic Children and Youth in their mission to uplift northern communities and help create more sustainable access to healthcare.”
This donation is focused specifically on Nunavut, where the need is most urgent and will prioritize communities with limited infrastructure and high rates of youth vulnerability, including Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, and remote hamlets across the territory.
About Bayshore HealthCare
Bayshore HealthCare is a mission focused, Canadian family-owned, trusted health and home care partner. The company aims to enhance the quality of life, well-being, dignity and independence of Canadians of all ages. With a nationwide presence that includes over 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies, and 100+ community care clinics, Bayshore employs more than 18,000 professionals and paraprofessionals who deliver over 20 million hours of care to more than 400,000 Canadians annually. The organization has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2006.
About Arctic Children and Youth Foundation
Arctic Children and Youth Foundation (ACYF) is a Nunavut-based charity advancing equitable health, safety, and opportunity for Inuit children and youth. From our Iqaluit home, we operate two flagship, culturally grounded services: the Umingmak Child & Youth Advocacy Centre—Nunavut’s first centre of its kind supporting children and families after abuse—and Qupanuaq Services, which helps families navigate systems and access Inuit Child First Initiative supports while addressing local service gaps. Working alongside communities and partners, ACYF delivers trauma-informed care, practical navigation and advocacy, and on-the-ground programs so Inuit and Nunavummiut children can thrive where they live.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Bayshore Healthcare Communications: media@bayshore.ca, 1-800-668-9490
Arctic Children and Youth Foundation: admin@acyf.ca 867-975-1605