Who We Are

The Pomerene Foundation was created in 1995 with the goal of supporting projects and services that assist the Hospital in achieving its mission, “Caring for our community’s health.” The Foundation’s mission, “Raising awareness and resources to support Pomerene Hospital’s mission” is pursued by very dedicated volunteers and employees.The Pomerene Foundation acts as the fundraising and philanthropic arm of Pomerene Hospital.

The Pomerene Foundation gives back to the hospital and community through various avenues including funding education and training (healthcare scholarships, nursing scholarships, nurse education and training programs), community and patient needs (medication fund), as well as funding for Hospital services and equipment needs.

OUR AUXILIARY

The Pomerene Auxiliary was organized in September 1972 to assist the hospital by providing volunteers who help improve customer service, patient experience and facilitate fundraising activities. The Auxiliary reports directly to the Pomerene Board of Directors.

Auxiliary Board of Directors

The Auxiliary organization is governed by a panel of elected volunteers serving on the Pomerene Auxiliary Board who are responsible for its member volunteers, activity planning and decision making towards project and service support.

Some of the most recent projects the Auxiliary Board has completed are relocating the gift shop to the cafeteria area and adding a coffee shop; purchased new cafeteria dining tables and chairs; purchased a new air conditioning unit for the Emergency Department; and purchased a new freezer for the Dietary Department.

Pomerene Hospital’s current Auxiliary Board Members are:

• Susan Miller, President
• Elsie Schlabach, Vice President
• Marjorie Weiss, Secretary / Treasurer
• Mae Yoder, Fundraising Committee
• Emma Carpenter, Fundraising Committee
• Glinda Miller, Fundraising Committee Chair
• Marge Riggle, Events Committee Chair
• Susie Miller, Events Committee

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Pomerene Hospital is currently supported by 65 active volunteers. Pomerene volunteers provide customer service to visitors, assistance in serving the needs of the hospital’s patients and families as well as the professional healthcare staff. Volunteers assist in a variety of capacities, including working in the Coffee / Gift Shop, assisting visitors, support for patient care and other support areas such as dietary and materials management, making deliveries to various departments, and assisting with clerical duties. Our volunteer team contributes over 6,000 hours a year to Pomerene Hospital. Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Click here!

For more information, please call 330-674-1584 extension 1256