An Extraordinary Purpose

We fulfill our mission by working to improve the health and wellbeing of all people, especially the poor, in the communities we serve.

The Foundation develops, manages and distributes charitable donations. Gifts to the Foundation are used to provide programs, services or specialized equipment that otherwise would not be possible for patients and their families.

Generous Gifts Make a Difference

With support from contributors, the Foundation of Saint Clare's Hospital has created a "Compassionate Care Fund" as an added safety net for hospitalized patients in need. The fund supports patients who may need assistance with food, medications, clothing or transportation at the time of a hospital discharge. Care Coordinators confidentially administer the fund on behalf of foundation contributors.

Your gifts to the foundation will help us offer this much needed assistance.

Other Foundation Funds: Donors may designate gifts to "Matters Most," the area of greatest need, or restrict their gift to a specific area.

• Matters Most: This is a miscellaneous fund, used where needs are greatest, as determined by the board of directors.
• Workforce Nurturing: Includes scholarships and other programs that encourage and support students and staff in healthcare.
• Crisis Connections: Pays for phone cards, so families can reach long-distance loved ones during health emergencies and trying times.
• Infants & Children: Addresses special needs of young patients, families and newborns.
• Grief Support: Offers information and support to families after the loss of a loved one.
• Hospice-Home Care: Support local hospice and home care services, provided by Ministry Home Care.

Recognizing Others

The Foundation makes it easy for our patients and families to remember, honor or celebrate someone special. We are happy to notify the family or person recognized of your gift.

• Sometimes families would like to remember and recognize the passing of a loved one. Gifts can be made in memory of those nearest and dearest.
• Sometimes grandparents, parents and friends would like to celebrate the birth of a new grandchild in a special way.
• Sometimes contributors are looking for a more significant birthday or anniversary gift for the "person who has everything."

Noticeable Returns^TM fills a special need for recognition

Noticeable Returns^TM is a special way to recognize Saint Clare's Hospital staff. Sometimes appreciative families ask how they might "give back" to the hospital and recognize those who made a difference during a medical crisis or illness. Gifts can be made to recognize a physician, nurse, other caregiver, a unit or department. We will make certain staff get noticed for their above and beyond efforts.

Patients return a kindness; and staff get noticed.

How to Give

There are many ways to give to the Foundation of Saint Clare's Hospital.

• Cash
• Checks
• Credit Cards
• Stocks or Securities
• Real Estate
• Life Insurance
• Gift Annuities
• Wills or Charitable Bequests

Checks should be made payable to the Foundation of Saint Clare's Hospital. Please call the Foundation Office at 715.393.2604 to discuss other ways to give.

With Our Thanks

All gifts are gratefully accepted and will be acknowledged.

The Foundation is establishing a donor recognition wall for those who contribute $500 or more. It will be located in a visible corridor near the gift shop and chapel at entrance #4 to Saint Clare's Hospital.

Gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible as allowable by law. A copy of the Foundation's financial records is available upon request.