When you make a gift to our foundation, you support programs and initiatives that allow us to improve the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve. Our priority initiatives include the areas of greatest need for our patients, ensuring that your gift can make the most significant impact on those we serve. Learn more about these initiatives and how you can support them.
Areas of Greatest Need
Selecting Areas of Greatest Need allows us to designate your gift toward the most pressing needs in our community.
Baby & Family Care Program
Giving every infant born at UnityPoint Health – Meriter the strongest start possible.
CARE For Our Communities Fund
Our community is facing a mounting healthcare staffing shortage. Together, we can cultivate a robust, talented and diverse workforce to meet the increasing healthcare needs of our community.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Provides the caregivers at CAP with the extra resources necessary to address the individual needs of every patient who enters their care—uniquely meeting each kid where they're at.
Employee Compassion Fund
Supporting the physical and emotional wellness of Meriter care providers and team members.
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program
Medical and emotional care for survivors of sexual assault and physical violence.
Health Outreach Program
Delivering care and resources to our neighbors without housing.
HELP Program
Specialized care and companionship for older patients during their time in the hospital.
Newborn Intensive Care Unit
Your gift will help NICU families during one of the most stressful times in their lives.
NewStart Addiction Treatment
With your support, Meriter's caring team of physicians, nurses and counselors can continue to offer hope and recovery to hundreds of individuals and families each year.
Nursing Education
Your gift will fund student scholarships, instructional materials, clinical training and certification exam costs.
Volunteer Services
Your gift to Volunteer Services provides ongoing support of activities benefiting our patients and families.