Over $26,000 Awarded to First Responders and Health Nonprofits in Curry County in 2020

Curry Health Foundation award recipients had no big event to celebrate this year; covid 19 meant awards were presented individually, outside in the fog, but no one seemed to mind. With the major fundraiser cancelled this year and with an emergency covid response grant added to the mix, Curry Health Foundation is just relieved to be able to help out the health community at all this crazy year.

 Most 2020 grants went to first responders: Curry County Emergency Management will purchase AED units for the courthouse annex; Pistol River Fire District uses their grants to replace old, unsafe AEDs that are no longer serviceable; Search and Rescue volunteers will soon have new modular rescue packs and protective gear that they would have to had pay for out of their own pockets without our grant.  All to keep you safe and protected should you have an emergency.

Curry General Hospital is especially thankful to be able to buy air-purifying protective gear.  Very timely, as covid cases continue to rise.  Our dedicated nurses and hospital staff are now safer. Safety is also assured for school students who now attend remote, online courses at the Curry Public Library thanks to a grant to Friends of the Curry Public Library. Mental health services have been enhanced by awards to the Sheriffs Juvenile Justice department and the Curry Homeless Coalition.

Curry Health Foundation initiated a whole new grant this year, open until funds run out, to support the fight against the secondary effects of covid virus on vulnerable populations.  Grants have been given to the Curry Community Center, Chetco Community Public Library, Oasis Shelter, Wally’s House and others to increase services for the most needy in Curry County.

The Board of Directors at CHF is so deeply grateful to the sponsors and donors who send those small checks that support healthy outcomes for Curry County.  The benevolence of givers has made these two grant opportunities possible, including YOUR donations, the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, RE/MAX Ultimate Coastal Properties, Zuber and Sons Logging, Gold Beach Mobile Home Park, Daryn Farmer State Farm Insurance, Hart Insurance, Cal-Ore Life Flight, Mary Stansell, Century 21 Agate Realty and so many others.  

You can contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 247-3189.  If you wish to contribute, please send checks to Curry Health Foundation, POB 1274, Gold Beach OR 97444.  All donations are used for health-related improvements in Curry County, in all cities and rural areas and are tax-deductible.

So far, the 24 years since establishment, CHF has given back over $957,000 to health partners in Curry County.  Tell them what you think!

We believe that a healthy community is a vibrant, thriving community.

 

 

If your non-profit has been affected by the COVID 19 virus response, we have small grants available for you.  Thanks to a generous grant from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Trust and numerous other donors, we have grants of up to $1,500 to help deal with the impacts of the pandemic.

These are quick response grants.  To apply, please send a narrative describing how your organization has been impacted.  Include the following in your narrative:

Curry Health Foundation

 

To support Curry Health Network and the delivery of health services throughout Curry County by the soliciting, holding and granting of funds for use toward healthcare needs in our community.

Many of the health services that you receive in Curry County have been made possible by help from the Curry Health Foundation. Here are just a few of the results of the Foundation’s grant program, that have assisted in making better health care possible throughout Curry County:

  • Equipment for Pistol River, Agness and Ophir fire departements
  • Physical Therapy equipment for new hospital
  • Meals on Wheels from Curry County Senior Centers
  • Equipment for Child Advocacy Progam
  • Port Orford Ambulance equipment
  • Curry County Search and Rescue equipment
  • Dental van at Oasis Shelter Home

To view this year's Grant Awards Recipients please see the Grants Page

Here’s what you can do to help:

  • Make a donation to the program or geographic area of your choice
  • Leave a Legacy Locally through your Will or Estate Plan
  • Attend or Support One of our Fund Raising Events
  • Volunteer to Help

For more information or to make a donation, click on the other informational pages or contact us.

 

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