The mission of The Foundation at East Jefferson General Hospital is to generate philanthropic support for EJGH through education, communication and active ambassadorship to the community. Established in 1969, The Foundation is an independent 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization governed by a community board of trustees. Every gift, no matter how large or small, makes a difference in the lives of our patients and the community served by EJGH.
To honor the memory of a loved one, pay tribute to a special friend, or remember a special event, an honorary or memorial gift celebrates both the individual and life itself. Honorary and Memorial gifts are recognized on a special board in front of the chapel.
UNITEAM is a group of dedicated Team Members interested in continuing quality healthcare services at East Jefferson General Hospital. Team Members support the UNITEAM / CARE Club Annual Fund at various levels. These funds are directed by the Foundation Board of Directors to purchase capital equipment and to support programs and expansion projects for the hospital.
In addition to supporting the Foundation, Team Members have the opportunity to support fellow team members in need through the Humanitarian Fund. The Humanitarian Fund provides financial assistance to participating team members faced with an unforeseen crisis. The fund was developed to provide a structured assistance program for team members in need. The Foundation and the hospital provided initial funding for the program, and it is sustained by team member annual contributions. If you are a team member in need and would like to apply for Humanitarian Funds, please click here to download and print the appropriate form.
Barbara Brown was at work in Guest Services on a cold Friday morning in December 2006 when she received the frightened call from her granddaughter that the house was on fire. Barbara rushed home and stood in her driveway, wearing fireman’s boots to keep her feet dry, as she watched everything she owned burn. Neighbors began bringing blankets, clothes, and shoes for her and her granddaughter and great-grandchildren.
But Barbara’s neighbors were not the only ones already reaching out to lend a hand. A fellow Team Member in Guest Services, Angela Thomas, and her daughter, Barbara Malter, who also works for East Jefferson General Hospital in the Breast Center, handed Barbara papers and told her to sign them. Barbara wasn’t even sure what she was signing, but they were starting Barbara’s application process for help from UNITEAM’s Humanitarian Fund.
Many team members are unaware of the special Humanitarian Fund that provides immediate financial assistance for team members faced with an unforeseen crisis. The fund not only benefits team members, but is also funded by their donations, taking one dollar from every team member contribution to The Foundation through UNITEAM, and putting it towards the Humanitarian Fund.
Barbara, a widow, felt alone and small in the world. Everything she had worked so hard for was gone. When Barbara returned to work a week after the fire she was comforted by the hugs and encouragement of her hospital family. “I’ve had other jobs, but it’s different here. It’s definitely a team operation and I’ve never experienced that before. There was such an outpouring by my fellow team members,” says Barbara. The Foundation quickly responded to Barbara’s plight, thanks to her friend getting the process started. She received money for clothes and other immediate needs at a time when it was much needed. Barbara also received housing assistance from the hospital.
Barbara became a member of UNITEAM at her orientation to the hospital six months prior at the encouragement of her daughter who is also a supporter of UNITEAM. Receiving help from the Foundation, Barbara feels compelled to do more for UNITEAM. She feels a tremendous gratitude for how she was treated after the fire. “I’m so grateful to The Foundation and everyone that helped me through this difficult time. I hope my story will allow others to feel the way I do about UNITEAM and the hospital family.”
Barbara is comfortable in her new home now, in part to the help of her fellow team members and The Foundation. If you are a team member in need of assistance or know a team member who is, click here to fill out a UNITEAM application. If you would like to support The Foundation and it’s efforts to help the hospital and its community, click here.
Sometimes words are not enough to express the gratitude we feel for the care that we received. Perhaps the most impactful way to recognize the extraordinary care you received at EJGH, is through a donation, a gift of gratitude, that will make a difference in the life of a loved one or a community member in need.
The reasons for giving are very personal. For one person, it may be in honor of a nurse who took a moment to hold their hand when they needed it most. For another, it may be to help EJGH acquire new technologies or cures. For many others, it is simply the need to leave a legacy of caring that will positively impact lives for years to come.
Our gift of gratitude program offers our patients a meaningful way to say thank you to the caregivers who treated them and will help East Jefferson General Hospital care for others through a charitable gift.
To make a gift of gratitude, contact the Foundation by phone at 504-503-5596, download and send in thebrochure, or make anonline gifttoday.
There are many ways to give to The Foundation. If you are unsure which method is best for you, please contact us. A staff member would be happy to discuss your intentions and how best to support the hospital. We love to hear from individuals who wish to support EJGH. You will receive prompt and courteous service from our staff. We are here for you!
We appreciate the generosity of individuals who made philanthropic contributions to the Annual Giving Campaign.
Mr. and Mrs. Darryl d’Aquin
Dr. and Mrs. Luis Arencibia
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blanchard
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Breaux
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Cucchiara
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond DeCorte
Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Diefenthal
Dr. and Mrs. Fortune Dugan
EJGH Medical Staff
Mrs. Valerie Englade
Mr. Rene Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ericksen
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Evans
Mr. Rene Edwards
Dr. Ricardo Febry
Dr. and Mrs. John Lindsey
Mrs. Diane Hollis
Mr. James Hritz
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Junius
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Henry King
Mrs. Nancy H. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Gin
Ms. Cheryl Lopez
Sheriff Newell Normand
Mr. Thomas O’Brien
Mr. Buddy Patrick
Dr. and Mrs. Mark J. Peters
Dr. David Pollet
Mr. Bob Reilly
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Mathis
Mr. John Sartori
Dr. Rhett Sassard
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schott
Dr. Jeffrey Schwab
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Senner
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sloan
Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Spansel
Mr. and Mrs. John Troendle
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Uddo, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Vega
Mrs. Nina Victory
Mrs. Gail Pianko Wall
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Wegmann