Giving Back

Rosehaven Homes and its communities are involved in a variety of charities.

Acting as sponsors and taking part in fundraisers involved in and around the communities of Rosehaven Homes is just one of the many ways we give back.

Rosehaven is committed to giving back through major donations and fundraising for many worthy causes such as Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, SickKids Hospital, the New Oakville Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital Hamilton, Villa Colombo, Halton’s Women’s Shelter, Nasri Functional Medicine Clinic, Healthy Fam, Big Bike Heart & Stroke Foundation, Kerr St. Ministries, Burlington Carpentry Hospice among others.

Hamilton Food Share

In honour of the success of The Rebecca Condos in Hamilton, Rosehaven Homes made a meaningful donation to the Hamilton Food Share program. This program acts as an emergency food shipping & receiving hub and systems coordinator for the emergency food network comprised of 23 hunger relief programs operating in neighbourhoods across Hamilton.

Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice

“Rosehaven Homes Illuminates Hope with Compassionate Giving: A Generous Donation to Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice's South Central Ontario Paediatric Hospice”

In a heartfelt commitment to community well-being, Rosehaven Homes has stepped forward with a significant contribution to the soon-to-be-opened Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice: South Central Ontario Paediatric Hospice. This dedicated facility will provide essential paediatric palliative care, unwavering caregiver support, and compassionate grief counseling for individuals and families in need.

Recognizing the profound impact that quality care can have on families facing challenging circumstances, Rosehaven Homes is proud to align itself with the mission of the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice. This donation not only reflects Rosehaven's commitment to building thriving communities but also signifies a dedication to enhancing the quality of life for those in South Central Ontario.

As the hospice prepares to open its doors, Rosehaven Homes' contribution serves as a beacon of hope, supporting the vital services that will be offered within this specialized facility. The company believes in the power of community and aims to foster an environment where care, compassion, and support can flourish, making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families navigating difficult journeys.

Through this act of generosity, Rosehaven Homes reaffirms its commitment to social responsibility, emphasizing the importance of community partnerships and the collective effort to create a supportive and caring environment for all.

The We Love You Connie Foundation is a fundraising effort dedicated to raising money to find a cure for DIPG. After losing their daughter, Connie Monica Guglietti to DIPG in October 2016, Marco and Michela began the foundation along with Marco’s brothers, Silvio, Riccardo and Johnny Guglietti. The Giovanni and Concetta Guglietti Family has committed $3.65 Million to the WeLoveYouConnieFoundation. The Guglietti Family, together with the many generous supporters of the We Love You Connie Foundation, are extremely proud to announce that over $4,000,000 has already been donated to specific neuro-oncology programs in the World’s Leading Hospitals; for Improving Care, Support Most Promising Research Trials, and Future CURE of Children’s Brain Cancers, namely DIPG! $2 Million committed to the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto ($1.2 Million sent as of July 15th, 2022), and $1.5 Million to the Montreal Children’s Hospital ($1.26 Million sent as of January 14th, 2022), and $500,000 to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre ($420,000 sent as of January 14th, 2022), and $550,000 to DIPG Centre of Expertise (DCez) in Zurich, $340,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston ($100,000 USD + $240,000 CAD as of January 14th, 2022), $100,000 USD to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, $100,000 CAD to Boston Children’s Hospital, and 43,000 Euros to IOZK (Immun-Onkologisches Zentrum Köln) in Köln, Germany

On September 12th, 2014 Rosehaven Homes and Melrose Investments donated / raised $6,080 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton. The funds will be applied to the Adventure Canada Club Program, which is a unique mentoring program for new comer youth to Canada.

Rosehaven is also making a difference through a fundraising program for Habitat for Humanity, helping low-income families to move into their own home. Thanks to our homeowners, Rosehaven has been able to donate thousands of dollars over the years to this important cause.

Pictured from Left to Right: Silvio Guglietti Melrose Investments, Connie Guglietti & Marco Guglietti, Rosehaven Homes & Barbara Ferrone, from Big Brothers Big Sisters

Rosehaven Homes donated $5000 to Steps to Recovery, an organization that provides support for those recovering from addictions to drugs and alcohol. With the goal of creating a safe and understanding community environment that facilitates long-term success, Steps to Recovery is made up of an empathetic group of committed individuals who aim to support others through vulnerable times.

Rosehaven Homes is pleased to be associated with HealthyFam, a not-for-profit organization that promotes the benefits of healthy eating by providing experiential learning programs that equip individuals with the wisdom to make intelligent choices on what and how to eat. These programs offer exciting, educational, and inspirational events for children and those committed to their health and happiness.

Rosehaven donated $20,000 to HealthyFam in order to show their support of this important mission. Eating well doesn’t have to be a chore - it can be an enlightening experience!

Visit http://www.healthyfam.ca/ for more information.

Rosehaven also continues its fundraising efforts for the Princess Margaret Hospital. Since the Guglietti’s donation of 1 million dollars in 2004 in honour of Concetta Guglietti, Rosehaven has been entering large teams in the annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer and the 5K Your Way walk.

Rosehaven participates annually in the Oakville Santa Claus Parade, donating any proceeds to the Kerr St. Ministries in aid of the most vulnerable members of the Oakville community. Since 2007, they’ve been co-organizing their own fundraiser, the annual Most Wanted Fashion Show. Proceeds from this extremely popular event go towards important cancer research being carried on at The Princess Margaret.

A recent $250,000 donation was gifted also to the new Oakville Hospital Foundation.