We understand choosing how to spend your hard-earned income is an important decision. That’s why as part of this year’s employee giving initiative, we want to highlight how the foundations of Kettering Health made a difference for our patients, employees, and community—so if you choose to give, you can feel confident in your decision.
Read on for details on how to give and how employees’ support helped drive impact for the foundations last year.
Giving to the foundations
There are two ways to give if you’re interested in supporting continued advancement of healthcare and serving those who need it most in the Greater Dayton community.
- Contribute a one-time donation
- Donate through payroll deduction
Impact of the foundations
The Fort Hamilton Hospital Foundation exists to expand healthcare services in the Greater Hamilton community. In 2021, the foundation distributed more than $1.3 million to Kettering Health Hamilton and the community and supported $1 million for the latest technology, including new cardiac catheter equipment and the da Vinci Xi surgical robot.
The Grandview Foundation is rooted in osteopathic medicine, supporting initiatives that further the education and research surrounding its whole-person approach to care. In 2021, the foundation raised more than $1 million and distributed over $2.1 million. It supported the Cassano Health Center renovation and expansion campaign, the da Vinci dual console robot with over $1.1 million, and the teaching kitchen at Gem City Market.
The Kettering Health Foundation promotes excellence in healthcare, research, and medical education through funds serving Kettering Health Main Campus and its associated facilities and programs.
In 2021, it raised more than $2.6 million, distributing over $1.3 million to support more than 1,500 patients, students, and employees in need of assistance. The foundation supported Kettering College with over $150,000 in scholarships, molecular imaging with over $1 million, and the Women’s Wellness Fund with $85,000.
The Greene Medical Foundation supports quality healthcare for Greene County residents by expanding services at Kettering Health Greene Memorial and Soin Medical Center and providing financial assistance to those in need.
In 2021, the foundation raised $70,000 for the Soin Medical Center Educational Fund and distributed $417,000 in support of Soin Medical Center and Kettering Health Greene Memorial. It supported Peerless Technologies Corporation Critical Care Training Center partnership with the United States Air Force with over $300,000 and grants for cancer patients totaling $80,000.
Visit here to learn more about the foundations of Kettering Health’s employee giving initiative.
