Imagine yourself tired, scared, lonely and homeless. Where do you turn when you’re ill or injured? Most of us will never have to contemplate that question. But every day – many times a day – many people do. People who live right here in our community.

With this all-too-real scenario in mind, Columbia St. Mary’s Foundation is inspired by the compassion, dedication and vision of our physicians, caregivers, volunteers and donors. These strengths, coupled with a spirit of philanthropy, are helping us ensure that health care is delivered in the way it should be – by providing safe, efficient, patient-centered health care for all who seek it, with special concern for those who are vulnerable.

Foundation funds support several key Columbia St. Mary’s priorities put into practice by our hospitals, clinics and community outreach programs. These priorities are medical excellence, care of vulnerable populations and continuing education programs.

From infants and children to adults of all ages, people in need have access to quality health treatment and compassionate care, thanks in part, to donors who support Columbia St. Mary’s Foundation. Columbia St. Mary's strives to give equal attention to the physical, spiritual and emotional dimensions of health to ensure that each patient is treated carefully and thoughtfully with dignity, kindness and respect.

Your Help is Essential
The Foundation would be unable to fund these programs without community support. It relies solely on contributions – of all sizes – from concerned, compassionate individuals and their families. People who choose to donate to the Foundation can work with its representatives to ensure that their gifts are directed to the cause of their choice. Every dollar matters and can make a remarkable difference in the life of someone less fortunate.