Pacific Communities Health District Foundation

Local women are embarking on an exciting program to support the health care needs of area women and children and to celebrate the growing impact of women as philanthropists. Working with the Pacific Communities Health District Foundation, these women are a part of the Women’s Giving Circle, which features two major components:

• Collective philanthropy: Each participant donates an equal amount to a fund, which is distributed to local projects that benefit women and children within the scope of patient care provided by Samaritan Pacific Health Services. Participants develop fund distribution criteria, investigate projects firsthand and award funds personally with help from the foundation.
• Education and celebration events: Based on the needs and interests of participants in the Women’s Giving Circle, the group gathers at least once a year for an educational opportunity regarding health care and philanthropy, to vote on fund distribution to projects and to meet with previous recipients. The event is designed to educate, empower, and inspire.

The Women’s Giving Circle is currently offering two scholarships to medical assistant students at Oregon Coast Community College for the 2017-18 academic year. Download the application to learn more, see eligibility requirements and apply.

Please join us!
Women’s Giving Circle participation is open to women and men interested in supporting women’s and children’s health in our community. The annual contribution is $250 and, as allowed by law, is fully tax-deductible as a gift to the Pacific Communities Health District Foundation. To join today, please complete the donation form below and select Women’s Giving Circle from the drop-down menu. For questions, please call 541-574-4745.