In 2018, the BCH Foundation committed to supporting the new vision statement for BCH, partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. Since then, the Foundation has expanded its Community Collaboration fund, which distributes grant funds to community-based organizations for direct programmatic partnerships with BCH.
2026 Funding Cycle Announcement
Partnering to: Co-case manage and support unhoused patients who are highly medically
vulnerable to access housing solutions more rapidly.
Amount Awarded: $74,352.75
BCH Champion: Raquel Gordy, Case Management
Partnering to: Support the BCH Beacon Center for Infectious Diseases in the prevention
of and testing for individuals at a higher risk for contracting HIV.
Amount Awarded: $45,000
BCH Champion: Ellen Tucker, Beacon Center for Infectious Disease
Partnering to: Provide families who experience a premature birth with ongoing support
both in the BCH Family Birth Center and in the community.
Amount Awarded: $20,000
BCH Champion: Lisa Allen, RN, Family Birth Center
Partnering to: Support patients with Medically Tailored Meal delivery post-discharge.
Amount Awarded: $75,000
BCH Champion: Raquel Gordy, Case Management
Partnering to: Support older adult patients living independently with community case
management and resource connection.
Amount Awarded: $27,250
BCH Champion: Lucinda Lees, Geriatric Medicine
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Partnering to: Provide culturally relevant education and support for Spanish speaking
patients with diabetes or prediabetes.
Amount Awarded: $65,000
BCH Champion: Becky Hildebrand & Kristie Robson, Patient Safety & Quality
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Partnering to: Provide LGBTQ+ patients with specific mental and behavioral health support.
Amount Awarded: $56,000
BCH Champion: Dr. Lin Pearson, Primary Care

Partnering to: Support older adult patients living independently with community case
management and resource connection.
Amount Awarded: $33,000
BCH Champion: Lindsy Sievers, Outpatient Case Management

Partnering to: Provide resource navigation and support with transitions back to independent
living for patients who’ve experienced a traumatic injury.
Amount Awarded: $45,000
BCH Champion: Sadie Marthaller, Trauma Services