Providence aims to create healthier communities by partnering with organizations in Oregon and Southwest Washington. They focus on addressing specific unmet needs, guided by their Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). As a member of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, their mission aligns with conducting assessments and creating improvement plans that respond to community needs in health and well-being.
The grant program offered by Providence supports community partners through sponsorships and grants, focusing on building new partnerships that address health and well-being in Oregon and Southwest Washington. They accept requests for event sponsorships and program support on an ongoing basis, with sponsorship awards typically ranging from $250 to $2,500 and program support awards up to $10,000. Priority is given to projects addressing access to care, behavioral health, chronic conditions, and social determinants of health and wellbeing, based on hospital-specific Community Health Improvement Plans derived from their Community Health Needs Assessments.