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Who are we?

• UMC Foundation of El Paso is the designated 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization for:

– University Medical Center of El Paso– El Paso Children’s Hospital– Children’s Miracle Network

Mission

• The mission of the University Medical Center Foundation is to develop and support programs that promote the health, wellness, and quality of life for all El Pasoans.

Volunteer Corps Program

• Over 1,500 Registered Volunteers

• Over 2,300 volunteer hours in 2011

• $48,000

CORE Skills Training

• Communication

• Consensus Building

• Conflict Resolution

• Compassion

Service Projects

• Compassionate Care

• Special needs drives

• Change for Kids

Compassionate Care

• In coordination with UMC Social Workers throughout the hospital, families are identified and referred to the Compassionate Care Fund who as a result of illness or injury, have exhausted the already strained family resources and, as a result, are often without the ability to provide even the most basic needs for their families.

Service Projects

• Teddy Bear Drive• Book • Fleece Fabric • Coloring Book/Crayon• CARE Packages

Service Projects

• Benefits the UMC and EPCH

• Perfect for schools– Church Groups– Sports Teams– Girl Scouts– Service Clubs– Student Councils

CARE Packages

CARE Packages

• Shampoo

• Lotion

• Toothbrush

• Soap

• Shaving lotion

• Every Coin Makes a Difference!• You can decide where the funds go to:

– Kid's Cancer Fund– Diabetes Education– Healing Arts– Acute Care for the Elderly– Breast Cancer Fund– Drowning Prevention– Families in need

Questions?Victor Guerrero

915.521.7229 ext 2991

vguerrero@umcelpaso.org