JOSEPH ALFRED REMAI FAMILY FOUNDATION GIFTS $350,000 FOR HOPE’S HOME SENSORY ROOM
In support of the “There’s No Place Like Hope” capital campaign, the Joseph Alfred Remai Family Foundation has gifted $350,000 to enhance the lives of children at Hope’s Home. This generous contribution will help establish a new sensory room at Saskatoon’s first medically inclusive child care centre.

Designed to provide a calm and soothing environment, this sensory space will be instrumental in aiding children, particularly those who have difficulty regulating their emotions and behaviours. Featuring a variety of lights, colours, sounds, scents, and textures, the sensory room will provide a secure environment where children can practice self-regulation and learn coping strategies. This addition will improve the children’s experiences at Hope’s Home and offer them essential skills for managing their emotions and fostering lasting social connections.

“The Joseph A. Remai Family Foundation is proud to support Hope’s Home in Saskatoon. Hope’s Home is a unique and vital initiative to care for and nurture children with medical challenges, and to support their parents. Hope’s Home aligns with the Foundation’s commitment to strong, healthy communities in Saskatchewan. We believe that safe and inclusive early childhood education and care is a critical resource for communities, and we are pleased to contribute to the expansion of Hope’s Home to Saskatoon.” – The Remai Family
“We are deeply thankful for the remarkable support from the Joseph Alfred Remai Family Foundation. This gift will allow us to create a sensory room that is more than a space. It will give kids the tools to navigate their emotions and build meaningful connections. Together, we are fostering a brighter future for our children and their families in Saskatoon.” – Lisa Wyatt, CEO of Hope’s Home.

Saskatoon’s first medically inclusive child care centre features two separate centres caring for 144 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. On-site nursing care, early childhood educators, developmental workers, and physical development consultants provide Saskatoon families with a safe and inclusive environment where children receive the necessary care.

With over 50% of the $8.6 million fundraising goal achieved, Hope’s Home has opened one side of the centre. Currently, funds are being raised to finish the centre, allowing Hope’s Home to support additional families in Saskatoon.