“Life is not just being alive, but being well.”

Founded in 1986, the Mississauga Italian Canadian Benevolent Association(MICBA) has enjoyedbeing a leader among housing/social service and Long Term Care Facilities. Its directive, to be an exemplary provider ofLong Term Health Care facilities in the Mississauga/Region of Peel corridor. Its mandate, to provide a better quality of life to the citizens of the City of Mississauga and surrounding areas, through the development and implementation of support services and programs designed to assist individuals and their families in their everyday lives.

Since its inception, a symbiotic relationship between MICBA and the City of Mississauga has developed. To date MICBA’s activities within our community have become very apparent;it hasbuilt non-profithousing that cares for 133 families, a 60 unit seniors residence forthe elderly, a licensed daycare centre that provides daily programsto 55 fulltimechildren and our innovative 160 bed Long Term Care facility, Villa Forum.

MICBA diligently undertook the enormous challenge of providing the community with a showplace of which every one of our citizens can be proud. Working together in partnership with government and the private sector, community volunteers have spearheaded the ambitious campaign to build facilities and implement programs designed to make life more enjoyable for seniors, young families and children.

Mission Statement

To provide quality care and services to the community at large