“We believe in the dignity of all human beings and living out that mission extends beyond the walls of the hospital . . . . And we’re really happy to have these partnerships.” Jaufmann said.
The service provided by each organization ties in some way to preventive medical care, which ideally helps people lead healthier lives and avoid trips to the hospital to treat more serious ailments, said Bob Quarfoot, senior vice president of business development at the hospital.
The grant program was initiated in 1999. Since then, the hospital has donated nearly $1 million, Quarfoot said. This year’s $91,000 gift was the hospital’s highest annual grant donation, he added.
The Glendale Assn. for the Retarded, which provides residential, vocational and education programs for adults with developmental disabilities, plans to use its grant funds to buy a shrink-wrap machine, said Sandy Doughty, association executive director.
Workers employed by the organization will use the machine to shrink-wrap products for other companies, adding another vocational opportunity to the center’s operation, she said.
Hospital President and Chief Executive Cathy Pelley summed up the goal of the grant program, which she said gives joy not only to the recipients but to the donors.
“Saint John of God always said to do good for yourself by doing good for others and I love that and obviously you do, too,” Pelley told the grant recipients. “Because that’s what all of you do every day.”
Hospital officials declined to provide the specific grant amounts for each organization.
Other nonprofits receiving a grant were New Horizons Family Center, YWCA of Glendale, San Gabriel Habitat for Humanity, Glendale Community Free Health Clinic, Holy Healthy Family College Preparatory, Homenetmen Glendale Ararat Chapter Fashion Show Event, Rainbow Bridge Community and the Salvation Army of Glendale.
