Your Generosity Heals
About St. Luke's Wood River Foundation
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Years
Experience
The St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation has a singular commitment to achieving excellence in health care for the community of the greater Wood River region.
- To inspire generosity that improves health and well-being in the community.
- We envision a community where generosity ensures clinical excellence and empowers health for all.
New homes under construction for health care workers.
Nearly $1 million invested in clinical priorities stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of SLWR Employees & Physicians donated to the Foundation during the Annual Giving Campaign.
Over $2 million invested in health and community partners last year.
Grants rewarded to community partners in the last year.
Giving Does Good
Community Health Partners
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Support to fund the cost for a school to maintain the Mindful Awareness Program in their classrooms for one year.
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Funding for general operations, such as training of new social workers, bedside care, and education.
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Funding to support the Clinic’s 2nd Year lease.
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Funding to support the Nutrition Access Project, which will help provide materials such as seeds and tools to grow fresh vegetables at Bloom Community Farm.
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Support for the Vision and Hearing Center Scholarship Fund, which offers vision and hearing screenings at no cost.
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Funding to support the Safe Housing First Project, which provides rent assistance to those seeking abuse-free housing.
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Funding to upgrade the swim program’s safety equipment.
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Funding to support longevity programs, such as enhanced fitness programs for those suffering from Arthritis. And Funding for “Time to Move,” a class for seniors who want to improve their strength and endurance.
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Funding to support healthcare scholarships.
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Funding to support the MSCL Housing Program, which includes assistance in medical, dental and behavioral health expenses, nutrition assistance, financial education classes and a safe and sober living house.