Greatest Impact Fund: Supports the area of greatest need, including free transportation shuttles for seniors, food pantry bags, vaccines and health screenings for those in need, and more.

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Peter G. Ellis Oncology Fund: Provides support for medications, transportation, groceries, utilities bills, and more for patients with cancer. In 2025, $45,816.71 supported 31 patients.

 

Family Health Centers Fund: Supports the three St. Margaret family health centers in under resourced areas (New Kensington, Lawrenceville, and Bloomfield-Garfield). In 2025, over $28,000 paid for patient emergency funds at each health center, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, pneumonia, and flu vaccinations at community health fairs, books for children at doctor visits, diabetes support groups, refugee community group meetings, monthly teaching kitchens, and more.

 

Patient Crisis Care Endowment: This serves as an emergency fund for uninsured and underinsured patients for medical equipment, prescription medication, home health needs, temporary nursing care, and more. In 2025, 613 patients were supported with needs like medication, home care, medical equipment, and food bags.

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Family Emergency Fund: Provides assistance with food, transportation, and home necessities to those who need it most as they support their loved one during an uncertain time.

 

Employee Emergency Fund: This supports our valued employees in during a natural disaster, fire, or acute medical illness. Also eligible are employees who have received a shut off or eviction notice from a utility company, a mortgage company or landlord or are two months behind on these bills. Funeral and travel expenses for the death of a spouse, child, or parent are also covered. In 2025, $18,454.88 supported 23 employees.

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Nursing Recognition Fund: Provides funds for nursing professional development and recognition. In 2025, $5,913.60 funded the Senior Tea Event, Preceptor Recognition Brunch, Certified Nurses Day treats, Coffee Cart rounding during Nurses Week, and more.

 

School of Nursing Student Fund: Most students in the St. Margaret School of Nursing are adult students who are trying to launch a second career. Many have children and can barely keep up with their studies, work and family. Help them with books, certification fees, and scholarships with a donation to this fund.