Philanthropy
Philanthropy is a vital funding source for not-for-profit healthcare organizations. To meet the changing healthcare needs of Santa Cruz County, new programs and new technology are needed. Sutter Santa Cruz welcomes donations from individuals, organizations and the business community. It is through the generosity of people in the community we serve, that we are able to expand and develop new programs and purchase equipment to enhance patient care.
Sutter Santa Cruz has established five special funds to ensure that philanthropic support is directed toward programs and services that are of particular importance to the community and our organization. We invite you to consider which fund might best align with your individual interests. Or, you may make an unrestricted gift to be applied where the need is greatest.
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Our Unrestricted Funds include:
Santa Cruz Medical Foundation
These unrestricted gifts will be used where the need is greatest to uphold quality of care at our satellite facilities and urgent care centers.
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center
Unrestricted gifts in this area will help to support inpatient and outpatient services provided at this acute care hospital.
VNA
Contributions to this fund will help ensure ongoing access to home-based health care for those in our community who need it most. The fund supports all the programs and services of the Visiting Nurse Association—including annual flu clinics and childhood immunization programs.
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Our Restricted Funds include:
Medical Technology & Equipment Fund
Your gift to this fund will enable us to acquire the medical technology and equipment needed to provide the highest quality care to all our patients.
Access to Care Program
This special fund enables us to respond directly to changing needs in our community. Programs range from maternity services for indigent and incarcerated women, to insurance for low-income children, to free health screenings and senior services.
Chic Allegrini Medical Fund
This fund provides the financial foundation for our physician recruitment and retention education opportunities. The fund was established in November 2003 to honor the memory of Anthony "Chic" Allegrini, M.D., one of six founding physicians and visionary of the Santa Cruz Medical Clinic in 1953.
Health Education Fund
This fund supports the myriad health education services we provide to our community. These include events, presentations classes and support groups. We currently need particular support to expand our programs on childbirth and parenting, and to teach patients more about diabetes prevention and management.
Lactation Center Fund
Donations may be made to the Lactation Center at the Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center to enable us to encourage healthier families with lactation counseling services, parenting education, and support groups for new parents.
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Opportunities for Giving
Gifts of Cash
Granted by personal check, money order, MasterCard or Visa, these gifts are made in the name of Sutter Santa Cruz directed to the fund of your choice to support the health care area of greatest need. All gifts will be acknowledged with appropriate documentation for income tax purposes.
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Stocks and Securities
Gifts of stock and securities may be made via wire transfer to the brokerage account established for Sutter Santa Cruz at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. The Sutter Santa Cruz DTC number is 0015/112-035847-069. For questions about transferring stocks or securities, call the Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Office of Philanthropy at 831-423-4111.
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Memorial Gifts
Contributions to Sutter Santa Cruz may be made to honor the memory of a family member or friend. Donors are acknowledged and a special card is sent to the family of the deceased. Please include the name and address of the honoree's family so that we may notify them of your gift.
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Gifts to Honor Those Who Have Made a Difference
These philanthropic gifts pay special tribute to a designated physician, nurse or employee, or to a special family member or friend. As with memorial gifts, donors are acknowledged and special cards are sent to individuals being recognized. Names and addresses of honorees are necessary. For honor gifts directed to a designated physician, nurse or employee, the name of the honoree and department are sufficient.
Whom to Contact
For information about making a gift to Sutter Santa Cruz, call the Office of Philanthropy at 831-460-6034.
Where to Mail Your Gift
Checks should be made payable to "Sutter Santa Cruz" and mailed to: Sutter Santa Cruz, Office of Philanthropy, 2025 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
To find out more about tax-deductible contributions and becoming a partner in our community's health, call 831-423-4111 or e-mail Shannon Brady, Senior Gift Officer.
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