Carefor Health & Community Services
Wendy Knechtel is an experienced fundraising professional with a significant background in health and community services. Currently serving as the Manager of Fundraising at Carefor Health & Community Services since October 2022, Wendy has held various leadership positions, including Capital Campaign Manager at Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre/Foundation and Interim Executive Director at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation. Previous roles include Community Relations Director at IslandView Retirement Suites and Manager of Communications and Fund Development at Arnprior Regional Health, where Wendy played a key role in the organization's rebranding. Additional experience includes community development at Canadian Paraplegic Association, teaching fundraising courses at Algonquin College, and event assistance at Ottawa Senators Foundation. Wendy holds a degree in Public Relations from Algonquin College and a degree in Arts (Sociology-Anthropology) from Carleton University, along with further education from CFRE school.
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Carefor Health & Community Services
Since 1897, Carefor® Health & Community Services, a registered charity, has been keeping families together longer at home by providing home health care and community support services. From nursing to personal care, assisted living options and respite services to support caregivers and families with loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, Carefor services continue to meet the needs of the local communities we serve. In Ottawa, Pembroke-Renfrew County & the Eastern Counties, our services are available in the comfort of our clients’ home, in a retirement facility, or in a community setting. When there’s a need for care, we’re there. http://www.carefor.ca. Follow us on twitter @CareforHealth and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CareforOntario/ Charitable Registration No: 119284768RR0001