Mission Support
With special emphasis on assisting those in financial need and vulnerable populations, Passavant Hospital Foundation raises funds for the latest in medical technology and equipment at UPMC Passavant, to support excellence in patient care. But the Foundation serves the health of ALL in our community in many more ways.
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Department Grants
The Foundation supports UPMC Passavant through departmental grantmaking. For 2024 the Foundation announced 11 grants to hospital departments totaling $274,952, for technology, equipment and programs which improve patient diagnosis, treatment, care, comfort and safety. This investment of funds is a collaborative effort with the Foundation, Passavant Hospital Auxiliary and the hospital itself. View the full list of grants awarded: Grants Announcement 2024.
Community Initiative Grants
The Foundation continues to align itself with initiatives in McCandless and Cranberry supporting our patients, their families, staff and the community. In 2024, Passavant Hospital Foundation supported four community grants totaling $39,996. The following grants are:
- Anchorpoint Counseling Ministries to support their bereavement and mental health groups
- Elfinwild Volunteer Fire Company for the purchase of Three Stop the Bleed Kits
- Kearns Spirituality Center to support their Comfort & Hospitality Program
- Mars Home for the Youth to help build stronger families through their MST- Psych Family Support Program
- North Hills Community Outreach to help provide food for low-income families and older adults
- Orchardview Stables to assist with their therapeutic sessions for veterans and first responders
- Ross/West View EMS to support the purchase of an IV Medication Pump
- Variety the Children's Charity supporting the purchase of two Strollers for local families who have children with disabilities
- Butler YMCA for the purchase of an AED