Happenings at Issy Geshen

Dear Friend of Issy Geshen, As we mark Mandela Month, we are reminded of the power of kindness, service and community. At Issy Geshen Lamont Home, these values are at the heart of the care we provide every day to the elders who call our Home their home. This month, we invite you to make […]

As we celebrated 65 years of service, we did more than honour our history - we strengthened our future. From the completion of critical facility upgrades and enhancements to our dementia care unit, to community advocacy, wellness initiatives and meaningful resident engagement, 2025 was a year of purposeful progress. We invite you to read the […]

The Issy Geshen Lamont Home’s 2024/25 Annual Report celebrates the lives and resilience of our elders while reflecting the dedication of our staff, volunteers, donors and partners. From advancing dementia care and staff training to creating safe, nurturing spaces, every achievement carries your support. The report also shares the challenges we’ve faced, the triumphs we’ve […]

These iconic words from Nelson Mandela call each of us to do what we can — with what we have — to make a difference. This Mandela Month, Issy Geshen Lamont Home invites you to honour Madiba’s legacy by participating in our Dignity in Every Basket campaign — a heartfelt drive to restore hope and […]

Today marks an extraordinary milestone for Issy Geshen Home: 65 years of transforming lives with dignity, compassion and care. From our humble beginnings in 1960, we have grown into a vibrant community where elders feel safe, respected, and deeply valued — thanks to your generous support. To kick off this milestone year, we hosted a […]

For 65 years, the Issy Geshen Lamont Home has stood as a sanctuary of dignity, care and compassion for our elders. This milestone is more than a number-it’s 65 years of love, resilience, community and hope for thousands of elders—and this journey continues thanks to people like you. In our special edition newsletter, we honour […]

This tax season, your generosity makes a difference on two fronts. When you donate to the Issy Geshen Home, you're not only ensuring that frail and vulnerable elders receive the compassionate care, comfort, and dignity they deserve—you’re also unlocking valuable tax benefits available to you. Every donation helps provide essential support: from daily assistance and […]

Bring Joy to our elders. We’re inviting YOU to join us in spreading care and affection! This Valentine’s Day, let’s come together to show our elders that they are cherished and never forgotten. We’re inviting YOU to join us in spreading care and affection by donating a Valentine’s Care Pack.Each donation—a bottle of body lotion, […]

As the holiday season draws near, we are reminded of the joy that Christmas brings — the warmth of family, the cheer of sharing meals, and the magic of giving. This year, we are inviting our community to join us in bringing excitement and cheer to our elders. Your generosity will provide a special Christmas […]

During Mandela Month, we at Issy Geshen Home for the Aged are reminded of the profound impact that collective kindness and community support can have on the lives of our family of 69 elders. In the spirit of Ubuntu and to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful […]