SJH Foundation
History
In 1986, St. Joseph Health (SJH) created a plan and began an effort to further its commitment to neighbors in need. With a vision of reaching beyond the walls of its healthcare facilities and transcending traditional efforts of providing free care for those in need of acute services, SJHS created the St. Joseph Health System Foundation to improve the health of low-income individuals residing in local communities.
Policy 13 in our foundational document, A Vision of Values, formalizes the process through which all System ministries return 10 percent of their net income to the SJH Foundation to support outreach efforts for the materially poor.
SJH Foundation funds programs that exemplify the four core values of the St. Joseph Health: Dignity, Service, Excellence and Justice."
Mission Statement
The Mission of St. Joseph Health Foundation, as an extension of Christ's healing ministry, is to provide funding and assistance for improving the health and wellbeing of the economically poor, and utilize the strengths and diversity of our neighbors to build vibrant communities.
This is accomplished by managing and allocating resources to communities and partners of goodwill engaged in innovative and effective initiatives to serve the common good.
The Mission of the St. Joseph Health Foundation directly supports the Mission of St. Joseph Health System which is "to extend the healing ministry of Jesus in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange by continually improving the health and quality of life of people in the communities we serve."
SJH Foundation funding is distributed according to the following formula:
