News
A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of the Honourable Ed Lumley (1939-2025)
It is with deep sadness that the Board of The Joyce Family Foundation shares the news of the passing of The Honourable Ed Lumley. Board Chair since 2019 and esteemed trustee since 2010, Ed was a tireless champion for vulnerable children and youth across Canada. His strength of character, driven by genuine compassion for others and an earnest concern for the public good, had an impact on all who...
read more
The Joyce Family Foundation Invests in Indigenous Student Success at Carleton
The following remarks were shared at a special ceremony at Carleton University on September 15, 2021 to mark the establishment of The Joyce Family Foundation Indigenous student bursary and matching gift from Carleton for Indigenous student supports. To the honoured Elder Peter Decontie and Indigenous students here today, And to the esteemed President Bacon, faculty & staff, and...
read more
Proud to be a Pillar of the Community
Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation recently revealed its Pillars of the Community installation in the healing gardens on the Burlington hospital grounds. The walkway that winds through the series of pillars is an ideal spot for patients, families and staff to enjoy the outdoors and process their experiences in the hospital. Towering above the path, at various heights depending on the donation, the...
read more
Mohawk College Opens the Joyce Centre for Partnership and Innovation (JCPI)
The Joyce Centre for Partnership and Innovation (JCPI) at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario, opened its doors to students in Fall 2018, creating space for over 1,000 students in engineering, technology and sustainability. When the Board of The Joyce Family Foundation decided to support the proposed new building at Mohawk, its sights were set on creating more capacity for students to benefit...
read more
Bishop’s University confers Doctor of Civil Law, honoris causa, on Ron Joyce
Ron Joyce was honoured to accept the Doctor of Civil Law, honoris causa, from Bishop’s University, in May 2018. Not having had the benefit of a higher education himself, Ron Joyce devotes much of his philanthropic work to supporting students gain access to post-secondary education. Bishop’s University is highly-regarded and widely recognized for its longstanding tradition of liberal arts...
read more
The Joyce Centre for Healthcare Innovation, McMaster Children’s Hospital
Patient safety is of critical importance to any hospital, and at McMaster Children’s hospital, a new Centre brings together administrative and data analytic support to accelerate efforts in continuous quality improvement (CQI) and patient care. At the ribbon-cutting and tour of The Joyce Centre for Healthcare Innovation at McMaster Children’s hospital, we learned about how this dedicated...
read more