Caring for Our Community
for 135 Years
On behalf of everyone at Providence Health Care Foundation, our hearts go out to those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. While it is unquestionably a time of anxiety and uncertainty, I continue to be inspired by countless acts of kindness and generosity throughout our community.
More than ever, our local patients and caregivers are counting on us to be there with resources that will help those who need it most. Thanks to the long-standing support of generous community members, we can be.
Health care systems across the country are being stretched as never before and Providence is no exception. Thanks to early and decisive actions taken by local leadership, the medical crisis has been less severe in eastern Washington than in other parts of our country. However, equipment, supplies and operational expenses are skyrocketing while revenue is declining due to reduced surgical and outpatient procedures.
Now more than ever, philanthropy plays a critical role in continuing to provide exceptional care to our friends, family members and neighbors. A gift to Providence Health Care Foundation
is an investment in the health of our community. To learn how you can make a difference, click here
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Colleen Fox,
Chief Philanthropy Officer
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Providen
ce has cared f
or our community in many ways and through many crises since the
Sisters of Providence arrived in Spokane 135 years ago. We will continue to carry on their legacy of compassion and service. Thank you for supporting our work.
With gratitude,
Colleen
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CELEBRATING A VICTORY
Caregivers at Sacred Heart recently lined the hallways to applaud a patient's journey home following a successful battle with COVID-19.
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NEW LEGISLATION OFFERS CHARITABLE TAX INCENTIVES
The recently enacted CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) offers some new provisions designed to reduce your tax burden an
d spur charitable giving in 2020.
- Charitable donors who do not itemize will be eligible for a tax deduction of up to $300 ($600 for those filing jointly).
- The Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) limit has increased from 60% to 100%.
For more information about how you can help support our work while receiving a potential tax benefit, please contact
Colleen Fox.
You can subscribe to our estate planning newsletter
here.
You'll receive bi-monthly articles on taxes, financial planning and more.
And if you've already made arrangements to include Providence in your will or estate plan, please let us know!
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Little Garden Cafe, a past participant in the Foundation's Soup for the Soul fundraiser, prepares for a meal delivery to caregivers at Holy Family Hospital.
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RE-IMAGINING THE POUR 2020
Foundation event shifts focus to support local restaurants, Providence caregivers and needy patients
The annual winemaker's dinner and auction, originally scheduled for June 20, at Arbor Crest, has been re-imagined as a campaign that will make a significant impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pour sponsors have generously redirected their support to the new campaign.
If you're wondering how you can help during the pandemic, please consider a donation to the new Pouring Into Our Community campaign. To learn more, see a list of our generous sponsors, and to donate, visit
www.thepour.info.
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Avista Foundation has pledge
d $35,000
to fund a digital mental health pl
atform that will offer therapy via computer, iPad or phone. "SilverCloud" will be available to those who are waiting for behavioral health care in Providence outpatient clinics and those who are in treatment but need extra support between appointments. It will also
help therapists continue to engage with patients after discharge.
"Worries and uncertainty about COVID-19 and its impact can be overwhelming for many people. When we learned about how the new SilverCloud app could be helpful, it was easy to say yes and lend a hand to the effort alongside Providence Health Care Foundation," said Kristine Meyer, executive director of the Avista Foundation.
The app is expected to go live by the end of May.
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Earlier this week the Foundation awarded a grant to the Providence Medical Research Center (PMRC) to study how COVID-19 impacts congenital heart disease patients.
PMRC was invited to participate in this global study because Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital is the site of
one of only 16
accredited adult/teen congenital heart programs in the country.
Located at Sacred Heart, PMRC is the only physician-led comprehensive medical research center in the Inland Northwest. Researchers coordinate a diverse spectrum of studies, ranging from basic cellular science to new treatment studies, via federally funded programs and industry-sponsored drug and device trials.
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For the past six years, students at Gonzaga University have worked tirelessly to raise funds and awareness for patients at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital.
Although this year's on-campus dance marathon had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis, these amazing students didn't let that stop them. Congratulations Zagathon on raising $54,747.48, pushing your six-year total to more than $300,000!
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#INLANDSTRONG
Since the early days of the pandemic, generous individuals and organizations have stepped up to help our local Providence hospitals by donating masks, gloves, caregiver meals and more.
While the list is too long to include everyone, we'd like to give a special shout out to some long-time Foundation supporters:
- Ace Hardware at Ash and Rowan, and Ace on Francis
- Jersey Mike's Subs
- Panda Express
- Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters
- Washington Trust Bank
Thanks to EVERYONE who has helped ease the way for our patients and caregivers during this challenging time!
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We understand these times are difficult for everyone. If you are unable to make a gift, please consider sharing a note of gratitude to our frontline caregivers by emailing:
[email protected]
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