Kent Hospital Foundation

Beginning with the campaign that built Kent Hospital, community members have given generously to ensure the best health care for family, friends and neighbors.  This philanthropic spirit is the cornerstone of Kent’s history and is vital for its future.  Through their giving, our donors launch exciting new programs and services, enhance essential patient care facilities and help us secure the latest advancements in technology.

With so many changes in health care, our donors want to be sure that their gifts will continue to be directed to local health care priorities and initiatives.  To provide that assurance, we formed the Kent Hospital Foundation, which was incorporated on November 29, 2000.  The Foundation’s Board of Directors oversees the growth and development of the Hospital’s endowment as well as ensures that all gifts to Kent Hospital continue to benefit our patients now and in the future.

In July 2007, Lifespan and Care New England (CNE) announced plans to merge the two organizations into a single entity that will be known as Lifespan. The combination of the two systems will allow us to continue our mission of caring for all individuals regardless of their ability to pay.  The merger will also bolster our support for medical education and research, as well as position our system as a regional health care delivery network that will be better able to act as an economic engine for our state.

It is important for you to know that all prior and future gifts, bequests and endowments will remain the assets of the affiliate to whom they were donated. In addition, they will remain under the exclusive direction and control of the governing body holding the assets.

Meet our staff or contact us to learn how you can become involved with the Foundation.  Visit our website often and keep updated on all of the new and exciting opportunities available.

Depending on your personal circumstances and goals, you can support the mission of the Kent Hospital Foundation by giving in many ways.  Click here to learn how.