Lower Umpqua Hospital Foundation

ABOUT US

Founded in 1982, Lower Umpqua Hospital Foundation assists community members in supporting clinical and health care services associated with the Lower Umpqua Hospital District. It is our mission to advance the health-related programs of the hospital and the community by supporting outstanding health care services in the rural communities of Western Douglas County through community fundraising.

Our patients, families and staff play a vital role in changing and saving lives. The Lower Umpqua Hospital Foundation is here to assist you in channeling a donation where it means the most to you.

 

A local volunteer Board of Directors (Link) manages all contributions to the Foundation. The Lower Umpqua Hospital District generously underwrites Foundation expenses, allowing 100 percent of your donation to go toward its designated purpose.

 

The Lower Umpqua Hospital Foundation is a fully qualified charity under IRS Section 501(c)(3). All gifts are tax deductible.

Mission and Values

Mission
The Mission of the Lower Umpqua Hospital Foundation is to promote the growth and development of the citizens of the Lower Umpqua Hospital District and those organizations which advance the health-related programs of the hospital.
Values
The Lower Umpqua Hospital Foundation is a fundraising organization dedicated to advancing the health-related programs of the Lower Umpqua Hospital in the interest of the health and well-being of the community. The Foundation holds the following core values:

Accountability – We uphold our fiduciary and ethical responsibilities at the highest of standards for donors, board members, volunteers and our community.

Gratitude – We gratefully acknowledge each financial contribution with sincere appreciation and commit to the responsible use of donations and funds.

Education – We strive to be a leader in promoting the spirit of philanthropy both by example and through the dissemination of meaningful information.

Respect – We respect the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and community while acknowledging the significant value of their contributions in support of our mission.

Stewardship – We commit to earning the enduring trust of our donors and volunteers and to ensuing that the Foundation is worthy of their philanthropic investment.

We’re turning our GHEARS for the community

G-Gratitude

H-Honesty

E-Education

A-Accountability

R-Respect

Board of Directors

  • Michelle Petrofes, MD
    President
  • Ron Kreskey
  • Danny Morgan Jr
  • John Paul III