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At fiscal year-end, Good Shepherd Community 

 

Health Foundation had assets and equity of

$9,874,616.

Good Shepherd Community Health 
Foundation is a non-profit charitable 
institution formed to benefit the 
health of the local communities in 
which we reside. The Foundation 
awards grants, medical scholarships, 
and gives financial support to 
approved community organizations 
to improve the health needs of our 
communities

Non-profit foundation work has 
been very challenging during this 
fiscal year due to the impact of 
COVID-19 on our communities, 
businesses, and individuals. However, 
Good Shepherd Community Health 
Foundation has been able to adhere 
to its commitment to continue our 
grant process for viable health-
related projects and award medical 
scholarships to local students. 
This has allowed us to successfully 
accomplish our philanthropic goals 
for fiscal year 2020-2021.

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Christmas Spirit Awards were 

presented to community recipients 

by the Foundation in December 

2020. Those honored were Doug 

Alvarez, Jeanne Jewett, and Kelly 

Sanders. These individuals were 

nominated by local community 

members and chosen by the 

Foundation board as recipients who 

exemplify the Christmas Spirit – the 

spirit of giving throughout the year. 

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The Festival of Trees, a joint 

partnership with Hermiston Kiwanis 

Club, and one of the most elegant 

and anticipated events of each year, 

was cancelled in December 2020 

due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It 

is positioned to go forward in 2021 

to carry on a tradition of social 

enjoyment and community giving. 

Sponsors and attendees have voiced 

their support and we anticipate 

it being a great success. We are 

excited to be a part of this prestigious 

event that brings an atmosphere of 

entertainment to participants and 

helps our communities.

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Grants are awarded each year to 

qualified non-profit organizations 

to benefit the health needs of our 

local communities. In fiscal year 

2020-2021, grants totaling $212,575 

were awarded to 20 organizations 

approved by the Foundation board. 

This included $61,490 given from 

the Mary Ellen Paul Trust to six 

previously-designated organizations 

for health and educational purposes. 

These grant and scholarship awards 

are a significant contribution to 

our communities and the primary 

purpose of our charitable giving.

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Non-profit organizations that have 

benefited from health-related 

awards given by the Foundation for 

this fiscal year include Boardman 

Rural Fire Protection, City of Irrigon 

(lighting), Domestic Violence 

Good Shepherd Community 

Health Foundation 

Services, Hermiston Community 

Garden, Hermiston Kiwanis 

Foundation, Hermiston Lions Club, 

Hermiston Masonic Lodge #138, 

American Youth Soccer Association, 

City of Hermiston (Funland Park), 

Easter Oregon Mission (Martha’s 

House), Every Child Oregon, Good 

Shepherd Community Outreach 

(medical testing), Made to Thrive, 

and Boardman Food Pantry. All 

have expressed appreciation for 

Foundation support given to provide 

for their services.

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National Doctors Day is designated 

annually as March 30. It is a day 

set aside for community members 

to honor medical professionals 

who make a difference in their 

lives. In April 2021, 20 physicians 

and healthcare professionals were 

awarded special certificates of 

appreciation because of community 

donations received by the 

Foundation on their behalf. 

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In the spring of 2021, the Foundation 

announced the awarding of $71,000 

in medical scholarships to 31 high 

school graduates, college students, 

and medical professionals seeking 

additional medical training. Among 

these recipients were students 

representative of most all local 

communities within their service 

area. These students will be 

attending 20 various colleges and 

universities throughout the country.

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The 2021 Scramble for Scholarships 

Golf Tournament, held in June 2021, 

was exceptionally successful with 

over $35,000 raised for medical 

scholarships. They were fortunate 

that restrictions were lifted for the 

Foundation to host this special 

event and thank all sponsors 

and golf participants for their 

tremendous support. 

Bob Green, Executive Director, 

Good Shepherd Community 

Health Foundation

Mike Madsen, President

Mike Henderson, Vice President

Cindy Middleton,  

Secretary/Treasurer

The list of officers for 2020-2021:

The Foundation Board of Directors are a diverse group of accomplished community volunteers, both working and 
retired, who give of their time with no monetary compensation to improve the health of our local communities. They 
serve on committees to organize and direct programs and projects that bring value to the work of the Foundation. The 
Fund Development Committee works to develop and implement new fundraising strategies to supplement existing 
Foundation assets. The Awards Committee solicits and reviews applications for grants and scholarships to make 
recommendations for Foundation board approval. The Foundation Finance Committee oversees the financial stability 
and sustainability of the Foundation for the future. Each committee has been instrumental in the success of the 
Foundations’ work during the past fiscal year.