#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity taking place today, May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
Your continued support of the Jefferson Cary Foundation is appreciated, today and every day. Over the years, the Foundation has funded many special projects at the hospital, including the Center for Women and Children’s Health, Women’s Imaging Center, the Oncology and Specialty Services building (known today as the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center), advanced medical equipment, scholarships to promote nursing education, and numerous programs for patients and families. Additionally, the Foundation has established an Endowment that surpassed $500,000 in 2017 and is working toward its next goal of $1,000,000.
The Jefferson Cary Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1993. The foundation’s namesake is Dr. Jefferson B. Cary whose charitable bequest founded the original Cary Memorial Hospital that is known today as Cary Medical Center. Jefferson Cary Foundation’s mission is to encourage philanthropic giving and, through careful financial management and analysis, provide funding for health care related projects and equipment that benefit all those served by the hospital.