The Union Health Foundation’s Future Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP) will be hosting the annual FLiP Trivia Night on September 20th at the Red Barn at Sycamore Farm. This event is dedicated to raising funds for the Pediatrics, NICU, and Pediatric Therapy Fund at Union Health Foundation. Members of FLiP are excited about this year’s event and highlights its positive impact on patient care and family support at Union Health. Registration costs $50 per player or $300 for a team of 8, which includes a complimentary drink ticket, 5 rounds of trivia, and a meal. The registration deadline is September 19th. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join in for a night of fun and philanthropy.
Little Hearts, Big Impact
Empowering the Future of Medicine
Union Health Foundation awarded 34 scholarships totaling $54,300 to 33 students from the Wabash Valley for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Recipients were honored during a ceremony at Union Hospital on Thursday.
Since its founding in 1985, the Foundation has awarded over $900,000 to over 780 local students seeking careers in nursing, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, medical research, pharmacy, athletic training, and other academic majors.
Addressing Social Needs of the Wabash Valley
Union Health Foundation, United Way of the Wabash Valley, and the Wabash Valley Community Foundation are partnering with Terre Haute Police Department to launch an innovative pilot program incorporating an embedded social worker into the department.
The program aims to reduce the number of repeat calls and welfare checks the department receives while connecting individuals in need with services in the community. The public-private partnership involving all four entities funds the program for three years.
Employee Giving Campaign
Record Amount Raised
We had a record-breaking turn out and raised the largest amount ever during this year’s Employee Giving Campaign! Thank you to our 794 employee donors for giving a total of $127,601.83!
Even though the official campaign is over, you can still give! Click the button below for more information.
Over $2 Million Awarded in 2022
Thanks to generous donations from the community, Union Health Foundation awarded $2,384,392.45 to improve health and wellness in the Wabash Valley in 2022.
Healthy Homes Initiative Launched
In February 2022, Union Health Foundation launched an innovative program to help improve the living environments of Wabash Valley families, thanks to a recent federal grant.
The Foundation was awarded a $46,362 grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to create the Healthy Homes Initiative. Through a collaborative effort with the Lugar Center for Rural Health and other community partners, this program will expand the existing services provided by the All Babies Initiative, founded in 2016 to address the community’s high infant mortality rate.
Local Family Gives Back
For the past two years, Ravyn and Alec Enstrom have organized a softball tournament to raise money for Union Health Foundation’s Bereavement Services Fund. The tournament, “Batting for Barrett” is in honor of their son Barrett Richard Antone Enstrom who was stillborn on December 7, 2018.
Lives Changed
At the end of the day, Union Health is about people. Learn about people whose lives have been changed by the experiences at Union, both patients and volunteers.
How You Can Help
Make a Donation
Giving to Union Hospital Foundation online is easy and is fully deductible for federal income tax purposes (up to 50% of donor’s annual adjusted gross income).
Employee Giving
Employees of Union Health give so much of their time and talents every day to make a difference in the lives of our patients. No matter what role they have at Union, their dedication sends a powerful message to the community.
Gift Planning
You may be looking for a way to make a significant gift to help further our mission. A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. It is one of the most popular and flexible ways that you can support our cause.
Honor Your Caregiver/Guardian Angel
The Guardian Angel Program enables you to say "thank you" and to honor the caregiver or other hospital staff member who made your experience a positive one. Just click on this box, click the "Honor Your Caregiver" button on the next page, and enter the honoree's name or names. You can also add your own message. The individual(s) honored will be notified and receive a custom-crafted lapel pin with the Guardian Angel designation.