COLUMBUS–KEMBA Financial Credit Union has announced a $100,000 gift to support the Mount Carmel Foundation. All funds will go toward Mount Carmel’s Street Medicine program, including the purchase of a new, all-terrain vehicle and passenger van, expanding access to care for underserved populations.
The Foundation, which is part of Mount Carmel Health System, supports the critical healthcare needs of the central Ohio community.
“On behalf of our members and associates, we’re honored to support this integral service in the communities we call home,” said Mark Decello, president & CEO. “Providing tools and resources to contribute to the financial well-being of Central Ohioans is key to our mission. Partnering with the Foundation, which is offering these complementing services, is a natural fit,” he added.
Mount Carmel’s Street Medicine program serves individuals experiencing homelessness, refugees, immigrants, victims of human trafficking, and anyone who has barriers accessing medical care. It offers urgent medical care, medications, vaccinations, case management, referrals to primary care, access to food, housing, addiction treatment, and more. The team is comprised of dedicated healthcare professionals, such as a physician, both traditional and psychiatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses, medical technicians, and a paramedic.
KEMBA Financial said its $100,000 donation will enable the Foundation to purchase reliable transportation to better serve those in need and provide critical healthcare services.
“We’re so grateful for KEMBA’s support,” said Deanna Stewart, president of Mount Carmel Foundation. “Without private donations, our efforts to serve the central Ohio community would not be possible. We are eager to utilize these new vehicles to continue our important mission of reaching central Ohio’s most vulnerable populations.”