By CCTVmedium
At the end of March, Monsheong Foundation said a fundraising campaign held with A1 Chinese Radio raised more than $270,000 to support the construction of two new long-term care homes in Markham and Richmond Hill.
According to Monsheong, the funds will go toward its “Because We Care” capital campaign for the two projects, which are expected to expand long-term care capacity for seniors in the region.
Monsheong said the fundraising event included radio programming, online donations and in-person donations. During the campaign, residents, family members and volunteers shared their experiences, while staff and representatives outlined the organization’s current long-term care services and the progress of the new facilities.
Event co-chairs and Monsheong board members Anthony Wong and Ho Hiu Chi said demand for long-term care continues to grow as the population ages, and that additional beds are needed to help address service pressures in the community.
Monsheong said its new Markham long-term care home has entered the final stage of construction. The organization said the building has been topped off and is now undergoing interior work, with completion expected in mid-2026. The 11-storey facility is planned to provide 320 beds.
The organization said the Markham site will be open for applications from eligible residents once it is included in the province’s “Ontario Health atHome” long-term care placement system.
Monsheong said construction is also continuing on its new Richmond Hill long-term care home, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. That site is planned to provide 288 beds.
If both projects proceed as planned, the two homes would add a combined 608 long-term care beds. Monsheong said its total number of operated long-term care beds would then rise to 1,609.
Long-term care capacity remains a public policy issue in Ontario as demand grows alongside an aging population. For seniors and families seeking institutional care, the number of available beds, the location of facilities and the timing of admissions can directly affect access to services.
Monsheong said the March fundraising campaign will provide support for the construction effort. The organization also said the event received sponsorship from MediSystem Pharmacy and Concord Adex, as well as support from community groups and individual donors.
