January 2019
Virginia Garcia Supporters Raise More Than $50K for Our Patients
This year Virginia Garcia set an ambitious goal to fund 45,000 patients with $45,000. Our 45kfor45k campaign kicked off on November 1 with support from Bob's Red Mill and ¿Por Qué No? Taqueria matching donations and offering great perks to those that gave at both the $25 and $100 level. Add in the tempting opportunities to win great prizes on Big Give Days from Willamette Week and we had a winning combination.

Thanks to the amazing generosity of our donors, Virginia Garcia met our goal and will be able to continue our mission of providing high quality health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties.

Thank you to everyone that gave in November and December!
With the Help of Virginia Garcia,
Many Will RISE
Virginia Garcia launched a new internal program this past month called RISE. The name, which stands for REACH INSPIRE SUPPORT ENGAGE, is aimed at engaging Virginia Garcia employees in their local government by not only giving them the tools to succeed, but by connecting them with local advocates, peers and organizations so they can help them engage with confidence.

I am really excited about this opportunity," said Policy and Advocacy Officer Felicita Monteblanco. "There is a lot of enthusiasm for the program. Folks want to be part of the decisions happening in their communities, but often they are not sure how to engage. We want to give them the tools to do just that with confidence."

The program is partially funded by a grant from ninety-nine girlfriends and will kick off February 6 at the Virginia Garcia Administration office. If you are interested in participating as a civics coach or want to find out more about the program, please contact Felicita Monteblanco .
Virginia Garcia Honored with American Flag
US Senator Jeff Merkley honored Virginia Garcia earlier this month with a flag presentation. The flag, which flew over the U.S. Capitol this past year, was presented to Foundation Executive Director Serena Cruz during a Town Hall in Washington County.

There were at least 400 people in attendance at the town hall. Senator Merkley acknowledged the great work of Virginia Garcia and all that is done to help the most vulnerable in our community.
Partners in our Work:
A to Z Wineworks and REX HILL
Located at the gateway to Oregon’s wine country, REX HILL has been making elegant Pinot Noir for more than 30 years. In 2006, the families of A to Z Wineworks bought REX HILL. Using only hand-picked and hand-sorted grapes, small fermenters and small French oak barrels, REX HILL wines focus only on the highest quality fruit in the Willamette Valley, truly representing only the crème de la crème from sustainably farmed vineyards.

A to Z Wineworks and REX HILL have been long-time partners of Virginia Garcia and in 2013, REX HILL joined them as a cohost and supporter of the first Grape Adventure event. Entering the 12th year in 2019, this critical event brings together generous friends and donors of Virginia Garcia in a gorgeous setting. Grape Adventure raises critical dollars for the outreach program, which provides health care services to farmworkers and their families year-round. This past year, the event was a catalyst in helping raise critical funds for the purchase of the new VG Mobile Medical/Dental Clinic. This state-of-the-art clinic will provide comprehensive medical and dental care to farmworkers right where they live and work. REX HILL’s commitment to supporting farmworkers - who are at the center of their success - is a testament of their leadership and care for this community.

“We are impressed with Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, both with the mission and the realization of that mission. Virginia Garcia is a well-run business that efficiently and effectively uses the valuable funds we help to raise to provide care for all members of a family regardless of their different barriers to healthcare. From the leadership to those who provide care in the clinics, the people working for Virginia Garcia offer much-needed, respectful, comprehensive, quality care in a culturally appropriate environment.” -Amy Prosenjak, President, A to Z Wineworks. 

With a sense of responsibility for the well-being of the community they live and operate in, A to Z Wineworks and REX HILL are a model example of an organization that is taking care of those who have such a huge impact on their success: the vineyard workers. Thank you for your leadership in providing health care to those who need it. We are grateful to partner with you in this critical work.
Annual Candy Buy-Back Campaign Gathers Big Community Support
The 2018 Virginia Garcia dental clinics’ Halloween candy buy-back brought some huge smiles this year.

The win-win partnership invites kids to bring their Halloween candy to a local Virginia Garcia dental clinic and exchange their candy for a prize donated by a local business or non-profit partner. Not only does this mean better oral health for kids, but the candy was donated to troops stationed overseas. Thank you to the following businesses and organizations that helped make this year’s program a hit!
3rd St Pizza Company
The Book Corner
Costco Hillsboro
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant
Forest Grove Aquatic Center
Glowing Greens
The Historic Cameo Theatre
Jamba Juice
KingPins
Library Foundation of McMinnville
Library Foundation of Newberg
McMinnville Aquatic Center
MudPuddles Toys & Books
Outdoors In
Pump It Up
Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center
Sky High Sports
SuperPlay
Sykart Indoor Racing
Target Tanasbourne
Valley Art Association
Walnut City Lanes
SAVE THE DATE(S)!
Here's what coming up at Virginia Garcia. It's a summer full of fun and exciting events that you won't want to miss, so mark your calendars and get your tickets today!
11th Annual
Health Care Symposium

Monday, May 13, 2019
5:30-8:30pm
OHSU Robertson Life Sciences

7th Annual
Grape Adventure
Garden Party Under the Stars

Saturday, July 20
REX Hill Vineyard
4th Annual
¡Prospera!

Friday, September 27
6pm
The Sentinel Hotel
Major Donors *
INDIVIDUALS
Amadeo & Diana Martinez
Ann & Peter Barr-Gillespie
Anonymous
Barbara Cohn
Benson Inkley
Brad Miller
Brenda J. Brischetto, MD & Evan T. Saulino, MD
Carol Byerly
In honor of Catherine Bax and Ann Turner
Charmin & James Shiely
Chip Shields
Christine & David Vernier
Dr. Lesley Hallick
Enrique de Castro, MD
Evangeline & Jon Tardiff, PA-C
Greg & Joan Van Pelt
Gretchen Schnepper & Darby Granberry
Joan Kapowich & Steve Miner
Jean Wilson & Mark Siegel
Larry & Janet Richards
Laura Byerly, MD
Lina Garcia Seabold & Steve Seabold
Lynn Baker & Eve Lonnquist
Lynn Reynolds
Martha Hart (Schulte)
Mary Grant & Tony Greiner
Meenakshi Rao & Bennett Battaile
Michael & Kristen Kern
Mike & Tammy Perham
Prakash Kripalani
Representative Mitch & Harriet Greenlick
Richard & Diane Lowensohn
Richard Myers & Mary Krummel
Sally Hart Retecki
Serena Cruz
Sheryl & Susan Anderson
Theresa Kirsch & Bob Grover
Truman W. Collins Jr.

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS
A to Z Wineworks / REX HILL
A-dec
Apple Matching Gifts Program
Bob's Red Mill
Cambia Health Solutions
Cameron Winery
Capital Impact Partners
CareOregon
C.E. John Company, Inc.
CJ Burnstead Charitable Fund of Schwab Charitable
Columbia Sportswear
Far West Recycling, Inc.
First Tech Federal Credit Union
Intel Corporation
Legacy Health
March of Dimes
McDonald Zaring Insurance
Metropolitan Land Group
Ninety-nine girlfriends
Oregon Health & Science University, Division of Hospital Medicine
¿Por Qué No? Taqueria
Ride Connection
Scott Edwards Architecture LLP
Social Venture Partners Portland
Susan G. Komen Oregon & SW Washington
The CHP Group
Tillamook County Creamery Association
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

FOUNDATIONS
Anonymous
Benson Family Foundation
Clark/Lewis Family Foundation
Doris H. & Michael F. Garcia Fund
Hayes Family Foundation
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation
Oregon Community Foundation
Ray Hickey Foundation
The Collins Foundation
The Ford Family Foundation
The Johnson Charitable Trust
The Peierls Foundation, Inc.
The Portland Clinic Foundation
The Standard Charitable Foundation

GOVERNMENT
City of Beaverton
Washington County
*Donor list recognizes supporters of $1,000 and more from October through December 2019
Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation
503.352.8681
foundation@vgmhc.org
VirginiaGarcia.org
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