Philanthropy is a vital funding source for not-for-profit health care organizations. To meet the changing health care needs of Santa Cruz County, new programs and new technology are needed. Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Santa Cruz Region 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.

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, which includes Santa Cruz Medical Foundation, Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, and VNA of 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.

• General Fund
• Special Purpose Funds
• Opportunities for Giving

General Fund

Santa Cruz Medical Foundation

These gifts will be used where the need is greatest to uphold quality of care at our medical offices and urgent care centers.

Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center

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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Special Purpose Funds

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.

Capital Building Fund

This fund will help support the improvement of existing facilities and the construction of new buildings.

Chic Allegrini Medical Fund

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 of 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 PAMF - Santa Cruz Region 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.

Stocks and Securities

Gifts of stock and securities may be made via wire transfer to the brokerage account established for Palo Alto Medical Foundation at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. The Santa Cruz Region DTC number is 0015/112-035847-152. For questions about transferring stocks or securities, call the Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Santa Cruz Region Office of Philanthropy at (831) 458-5810.

Memorial Gifts

Contributions to Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Santa Cruz Region 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.

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 Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Santa Cruz Region, contact the Office of Philanthropy at (831) 458-5810 or scphilanthropy@suttersantacruz.org.

Where to Mail Your Gift

Checks should be made payable to PAMF -Santa Cruz Region and mailed to: 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) 458-5810 or e-mail us at scphilanthropy@suttersantacruz.org
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