As part of their ongoing commitment to creating more accessible community spaces, RBC Foundation announces $300k in funding toward the facilities’ accessible change rooms.
As part of their 2026 Community Spaces Grant program, RBC Foundation has provided $12.5 million in funding toward 41 Canadian organizations aimed at improving accessibility and energy efficiency in communities across the country.
The Glenrose Hospital Foundation is thrilled to be one of this year’s recipients, receiving $300k in grant funding toward the $6.5 million redevelopment project for the hospital’s therapeutic pool.
Before its closure in November 2024, the therapeutic pool served over 6,000 patients annually from across the province. Funding from the RBC Foundation is essential to its redevelopment. Funds received through the grant program will support the facilities’ accessible change rooms — providing a comfortable, inclusive space for patients and families to prepare for appointments.
“The Glenrose is recognized around the world for excellence in rehabilitation care. Support from RBC Foundation helps us continue advancing that legacy by rebuilding a state-of-the-art therapeutic pool that will serve thousands of patients each year and provide access to specialized therapies that accelerate recovery and improve quality of life,” says Mark Korthuis, President and CEO at the Glenrose Hospital Foundation.
To-date, the grant program has generously supported 120 projects across Canada from retrofits, repairs, and modernization of existing facilities, to new construction.
“Over half of Canadian buildings aren’t fully accessible. We’re here to change that through the RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant,” said Jade Boxrud, RBC Regional Vice President, Edmonton South. “By supporting organizations like the Glenrose Hospital Foundation, we help remove barriers and rebuild spaces where healing happens, like their therapeutic pool redevelopment. Everyone deserves a space to recover — recovery shouldn’t have obstacles.”
The redevelopment of the therapeutic pool is part of phase 1 of the Make If Possible campaign, raising $25 million to advance the future of rehabilitation care in Alberta.
Learn more about the campaign and how you can support at glenrosefoundation.com/make-if-possible.
