We Are Stronger Together
Learn about Samaritan Foundations’ systemwide campaign to Improve Access, Build Community, Inspire Hope and Leave a Legacy of generosity in support of Building Healthier Communities Together.
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Join Us in Building Healthier Communities Together
Stronger Together is a unique campaign, focusing on local and regional initiatives of the five site‑based Samaritan Foundations, in alignment with Samaritan Health Services’ strategic priorities of quality & service excellence, employee engagement, community partnership and sustainability.
Philanthropy is more important than ever to address the social determinants of health throughout the stages of life. Our priority is to support initiatives that don’t generate revenue, rather they support our mission in action. With this campaign, we want to:
- Unite community partners at all levels, and welcome new support through inclusive outreach.
- Provide a menu of priority projects and initiatives that address the most pressing needs locally and regionally.
- Feature population health initiatives to address the social determinants of health.
Our Goal Is to Raise $35 Million Together by 2025
Samaritan’s five site-based foundations will contribute toward the Stronger Together campaign in a shared commitment toward the health care needs of all people in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties.
Albany: $5 million Corvallis: $15 million
Lebanon: $5 million Lincoln City: $5 million
Newport: $5 million
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Finding Our Strength
“Working together — with donors and communities in support of our local hospitals — is where we find our strength. We are committed to engaging and nurturing partnerships with local supporters to Build Healthier Communities Together — both within and beyond our hospital walls. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving our communities as an inclusive, respectful, equitable and responsive health care system.”
–Doug Boysen, President/CEO of Samaritan Health Services
Stronger Together Is Centered Around Four Campaign Priorities
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Improving Access
- Albany InReach Services: Provides free medical and dental care for uninsured/underinsured in Linn County.
- Breast Cancer Care & Technology: Funds state-of-the-art imaging and technology at the Breast Imaging Center in Corvallis.
- Building a Healthier Sweet Home Together: Funds new family medicine and urgent care clinics and expanded physical therapy services in Sweet Home.
- Girod Birth Center: Funds the expansion and remodel of the birthing center at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.
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Building Community
- Samaritan Evergreen Hospice: Provides comforting care during the final days of a patient’s life and support for family members during and after their passing.
- Sarah’s Place: Provides a safe place for survivors of sexual assault to receive resources and care.
- Reach Out and Read Program: Provides each child a new book to take home during Well-child visits.
- Care Hub: Provides care and coordination services for vulnerable patients to reduce medical and social barriers to care.
- ArtsCare: Provides specially trained local artists and musicians for workshops and music for patients as well as artwork for public spaces.
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Inspiring Hope
- Samaritan Treatment & Recovery Services: Supports intensive outpatient treatment and residential treatment for underinsured patients in the mid-Willamette Valley.
- Samaritan Treatment & Recovery Services on the Coast: Establishes a Samaritan Treatment & Recovery Services facility in Lincoln County, providing residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs.
- Patient Support: Helps the uninsured and underinsured pay their health care costs.
- Additional Equipment: Funds additional equipment that exceeds Samaritan’s budgets.
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Leaving a Legacy
- Research: Provides patients access to novel therapies, supports development of workforce research skills, builds a culture of evidence to help Samaritan grow as a learning health system, and engages external partners on nationally competitive research projects.
- Scholarships: Inspires, empower and grow health care workforce talent.
- Endowments: Sustains health care programs and healing environments for generations to come.
Our Team
Central Operations:
Taylor Gilmour, vice president, Samaritan Foundations, tgilmour@samhealth.org
Maisa Athamneh, grants administration specialist, mathamneh@samhealth.org
Lisa Evans, annual giving & database specialist, levans@samhealth.org
Haleigh Gallegos, strategic programs specialist, hgallegos@samhealth.org
Heidi Howard, annual giving & database administrator, hhoward@samhealth.org
Mary Landis, grants compliance manager, mlandis@samhealth.org
Albany General Hospital Foundation:
Jennifer Stanaway, executive director, Albany General Hospital Foundation, jstanaway@samhealth.org
Bobby Williams, senior development specialist, Albany General Hospital Foundation, robertw@samhealth.org
Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation:
Darrel Kau, executive director, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, dkau@samhealth.org
Whitney Olsen, senior development specialist, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, wolsen@samhealth.org
Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation:
Brandy O’Bannon, executive director, Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation, bobannon@samhealth.org
Christy Duncan, senior development specialist, Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation, chduncan@samhealth.org
North Lincoln Hospital Foundation:
Leslie James, associate director, North Lincoln Hospital Foundation, lejames@samhealth.org
Kennedy Courtney, senior development specialist, North Lincoln Hospital Foundation, kcourtney@samhealth.org
Pacific Communities Health District Foundation:
Ursula Marinelli, executive director, Pacific Communities Health District Foundation, and coastal foundations director for Samaritan Foundations, umarinelli@samhealth.org
Karla Clem, senior development specialist, Pacific Communities Health District Foundation, kclem@samhealth.org
Samaritan Foundations Central Office
815 NW Ninth St., Suite 136
Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 844-768-4256
Albany General Hospital Foundation (Tax ID: 93-0712890):
940 Sixth Ave. SW
Albany, OR 97321
(mailing address)
1046 Sixth Ave. SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: 541-812-4705
Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation (Tax ID: 23-7252406):
3600 NW Samaritan Dr.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 844-768-4256
Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation (Tax ID: 93-1260080):
525 N. Santiam Hwy.
Lebanon, OR 97355
(mailing address)
PO Box 739
Lebanon, OR 97355
Phone: 541-451-7063
North Lincoln Hospital Foundation (Tax ID: 93-0867677):
3010 NE 28th St.
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Phone: 541-557-6434
Pacific Communities Health District Foundation (Tax ID: 93-0858825):
930 SW Abbey St.
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: 541-574-4745
- Florida- A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free, within the state, (800-HELP-FLA), or visiting FloridaConsumerHelp.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. Florida registration #CH65787.
- Nevada - Contributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. §170(c).
- Washington- From the Secretary of State at 800-332-4483 or sos.wa.gov/charities.
Join the Stronger Together Campaign
Our mission is to improve access, build community, inspire hope and leave a legacy for individual and community health across Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties. Become a contributor to the Stronger Together campaign today!
