The Gravenhurst Health Hub is transforming 12,000 ft.² of long unused space into an accessible and senior friendly centre for essential health services with help from the District 46 of Entente Education Canada. The $4000 grant will go towards a space that will aim to offer primary care, diagnostics and mental health support among other services.
The District 46 funding is part of Entente Education Canada’s annual community grants program. The program funds district projects that support our vision of a healthy active future for older adults in Canada and align with our strategic goals. For 2026, Entente Education funded 33 projects for a total of $128,000.
In District 46 Muskoka, the grant will help address the urgent need for expanded healthcare access in a place where 50% of residents lack a primary care physician. The Gravenhurst Health Hub aims to recruit new physicians and nurse practitioners, expand chronic disease management, and support seniors living in nearby residences such as Muskoka Shores and Granite Ridge. Partners in the project are the Cottage Country Family Health Team and the Rotary Club of Gravenhurst.
“Access to care close to home is essential for healthy aging. We are proud to support a project that brings vital services directly to seniors in our community, many of whom have struggled to find local care. “says Lorna Walkling, President, District 46, Muskoka, Entente Education, Canada.
“Districts are eligible to apply annually for a grant of up to $4000 for a community project, typically undertaken in partnership with local community organizations. Over three decades we’ve donated nearly $2.5 million for more than 600 projects across the country.”
“The grant’s program reflects the ideals of service, connection and care, and is deeply meaningful to our members. Each project funded brings people together in its own way, enriching, lives, and investing in the future of our communities”, says John Caletti, chair of the Board of Entente Education Canada.
District 46 Muskoka includes about 540 members with Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Huntsville as its main centers. The district plays a key role in helping members stay engaged and connected with each other and the community.