PAL Canada Foundation (affectionately called PAL Canada) is a national organization dedicated to providing affordable housing and care for older members and associates of Canada's entertainment industry, especially in the areas of health and well-being. The first residence, PAL Place, was built in Toronto in 1993 with PAL Vancouver opening their doors in May 2006.
PAL Canada is rapidly expanding with chapters in five cities: Halifax, Toronto, Stratford, Calgary and Vancouver and most recently, Winnipeg. Edmonton has been meeting with the various areas of the arts industry with a view to attaining PAL chapter status in that city.
Expanding on the success of its residence, PAL Place, as a community in which the welfare of its residents has always been paramount, PAL Toronto is currently exploring the feasibility of providing augmented and expanded assisted living services there.
PAL Canada is endorsed by the four major performers' associations in Canada, whose representatives sit on the PAL Canada Board. Links are maintained with many other industry organizations as well. All active and past performers are welcomed as members of PAL, as well as those associated with the entertainment industry and those who wish to support us with their generosity. Members vote on the affairs of PAL Canada and the chapter in the city where they are resident.
Donations or sponsorships are accepted in many forms to assist with future plans. We eagerly seek to inform you more fully on the work of PAL Canada. Please contact us.
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Palingenesis - Fall 2005