On behalf of Health Management Associates (HMA), Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center CEO Rich Robinson today presented a check for $1 million to Linda Moore, the new president of the Yakima Valley Community Foundation.

“We are pleased to present this check on behalf of Health Management to help continue the outstanding work of the Yakima Valley Community Foundation,” Robinson said. “Yakima Regional remains committed to supporting our valley and the many organizations that are based here.” 

The mission of the Yakima Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) is to “improve the cultural, economic, social, health and educational quality of life for residents of Yakima County, with special attention to unmet needs, and to help donors achieve their philanthropic goals.” 

With previous donations from Health Management, the YVCF has contributed to such organizations as the local chapter of Junior Achievement of Washington, the YWCA of Yakima, the Yakima Greenway Foundation, Northwest Community Action Center, the Toppenish Pro Youth Program and many others.

“We certainly appreciate Health Management's ongoing commitment to the Yakima Valley Community Foundation,” said Linda Moore, president of the Foundation.  “Their annual gift of $1 million provides essential support to the work of the Foundation and the many not-for profit organizations who receive our grants and deliver vital services and benefits to the people and communities of the Yakima Valley."

Initial funding for the creation of the Yakima Valley Community Foundation came from assets formerly held in the Providence Health Foundation and proceeds from the sale of the former Providence Yakima Medical Center to HMA, which changed the name of the facility to Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center.  Health Management also committed to make an annual contribution of $1 million for a period of 10 years.  

About the Yakima Valley Community Foundation

The Yakima Valley Community Foundation is:

• An independent, publicly supported, tax-exempt organization formed to attract, manage and distribute the income from gifts of capital for community betterment.

• A grant maker and advisor available to assist compatible nonprofit groups in providing and improving services in health, education, the arts/humanities, community development and social programs.

• A vehicle through which individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and private foundations can more effectively support nonprofit organizations throughout the Yakima Valley. People do not give to the Yakima Valley Community Foundation...they give through the Yakima Valley Community Foundation.