These contributions include funding through sponsorships or grants for community health initiatives and in-kind donations to the community at large through donated time and resources.
Examples of financial contributions include:
- Hospital cash donations for health improvement initiatives
Examples of in-kind donations include:
- Service on community boards and committees
- Feeding the homeless populations in Cecil County
- Provision of Meals on Wheels
- Providing notary services
- Donation of cab fares to patients who cannot afford transportation
- Blood donations by hospital staff
- Hospital donations of equipment, materials and space for health improvement initiatives
- Providing in-kind volunteer time with local community organizations to improve community health