What is the Decatur Health Care Foundation?
The Decatur Health Care Foundation is a non-profit corporation which was organized in October of 1986.
The governing body is the Board of Directors who are Decatur County residents appointed by the Decatur County Commissioners. They include two hospital board members, two Good Samaritan home advisory board members, one county commissioner and four members from the general public.
Serving as ex-officio members of the Board are the administrators of the Decatur County Hospital and the Decatur County Good Samaritan Center.
The Decatur Health Care Foundation is organized to collect and distribute private gifts to meet the community's health care needs and has 501(c)(3) status which enables your gifts to be tax deductible.
Ways to Give...
Be a supporter of the Decatur Health Care Foundation and choose from any of these various methods of giving:
PLANNED GIVING
MEMORIALS
ANNUITIES
BEQUESTS
LIFE INSURANCE
DEFERRED GIFTS
IMMEDIATE GIFTS OF MONEY
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS
Gifts may be restricted for use in a particular area consistent with the desire of the donor or given unrestricted to the endowment fund.
What is the Purpose of the Foundation?
Provides loans to Decatur County residents wishing to pursue careers in a health related profession.
To provide funds to update health care facilities for patient and resident comfort.
To purchase needed equipment in order to better meet the challenges of quality care now and in the future for Decatur County residents.
To assist in the recruitment and training of health care professionals in our community.
Since 1986 the foundation has assisted with many projects including student loans, purchase of an ambulance and rescue equipment, doctor recruitment, and funds for renovations at the Decatur County Hospital, Cedar Living Center, Good Samaritan Center and the Hospitality House.
To become a Supporter of the Decatur Health Care Foundation, go to the link provided below, print out the page, fill out the information and mail it to DHCF, 120 E. Hall, Oberlin, Kansas 67749.
Decatur Health Care Foundation--Serving the Community's Health Needs--Today and Tomorrow!
