The MCH Foundation's Mission
The primary purpose of the MCH Foundation is to seek charitable support for Monroe Community Hospital to enhance its ability to provide care, treatment, and services with emphasis on aging, chronic illnesses, and at risk populations.
Incorporated in 1990, the T. Franklin Williams, M.D. Foundation at Monroe Community Hospital is a separate enterprise from the hospital and is governed by its own Board of Directors. To fulfill its mission, the Foundation relies on the support of many dedicated individuals and organizations. The Foundation generates income in a variety of ways, including annual appeals, special events, memorials, grants from other foundations, individual cash donations and pledges. The Foundation also accepts gifts in the form of bequests, personal property, stocks and life insurance. Gifts to the Foundation are used to support endeavors that are not be funded with general operating resources or traditional reimbursement methods.
How to Make A Gift
The Foundation generates financial support for MCH from a number of sources. Donations from its Annual Fund Appeal, special events, grants, general and memorial donations are all accepted through the MCH T. Franklin Williams, M.D. Foundation (MCH Foundation).
The Foundation also welcomes gifts in the form of bequests, personal property, stocks and life insurance.
Your gifts to our general or discretionary fund are used in areas of greatest need. There are also several donor-designated funds from which to choose. For more information contact the Foundation office at 760-6028.
It's easy to make a contribution to the T. Franklin Williams, M.D. (MCH Foundation) listed below:
All donations to the Foundation are fully tax deductible according to IRS regulations and are distributed in accordance with donors' wishes. A copy of the most recent IRS filing may be obtained upon request from the Foundation Office (585) 760-6028 or the NYS Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
In Kind Gifts
Non-cash contributions - gifts of tangible property such as televisions, large print books, artwork, DVDs etc. are gratefully accepted within established guidelines. It is generally best to contact the Foundation Office at (585) 760-6028 or (585) 760-6029 for information before bringing your items to MCH.
Accomplishments
Among major projects funded by the Foundation, are:
- A fully wheelchair accessible pediatric playground
- The start up of our Resident Library
- The Fireside Resident Lounge
- Renovations on the Rehabilitation Unit
- The Resident Media Center
- An Outdoor Garden Gazebo
- The purchase of a new wheelchair accessible bus
The Foundation has also funded programs to enrich residents' lives including:
- Resident art classes
- Resident dinner club
- Music enrichment programs
- In-house pets & Pet therapy
- Resident Transportation
- Resident Library funding
The Foundation has also helped to support:
- Staff development and staff appreciation efforts
About the Foundation
The Foundation at Monroe Community Hospital is a not-for-profit- supporting organization that exists to seek charitable support for Monroe Community Hospital to enhance its ability to provide care, treatment, and services with primary emphasis on aging, chronic illnesses, and at risk populations. It supports MCH in maintaining its leadership role in the long term care and treatment of aged, medically complex and chronically ill individuals. The Foundation accepts charitable donations on behalf of Monroe Community Hospital to support continued excellence in these areas.
Gifts to the Foundation are used solely to benefit MCH enhancing programs and services beyond the basics of what can be accomplished through general operating funds.
The Man Behind the Name
The Foundation is proudly named in honor of T. Franklin Williams, M.D., Monroe Community Hospital's former medical director and the former director of the National Institute on Aging.
Dr. Williams, Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, served as Medical Director of Monroe Community Hospital for 15 years. Dr. Williams was a pioneer in bringing academics and long-term care together when he developed a program at MCH that integrated patient care, teaching , and research in chronic illness and aging. He was responsible for establishing Monroe Community Hospital as one of the first geriatric research, teaching, and clinical care enters in the world with medical residents, faculty, and staff on site. It was under his leadership that Monroe Community Hospital became nationally renowned as a center of excellence in the care and treatment of the elderly and chronically ill.
Dr. Williams also served as the second Director of the National Institute on Aging in Behesda, MD from 1983 to 1991. During his tenure in that post, he successfully advocated for Congressional approval for increased funding for geriatric research and developed an Alzheimer's Disease research program that continues to make great strides toward the eradication and treatment of this devastating illnesses. His record of accomplishments includes over 90 publications and numerous awards of distinction from across the country. From his office at Monroe Community Hospital, Dr. Williams continues to work tirelessly to improve both the image of aging as well as the ways in which our society cares for those who are growing older. Dr. Williams' pre-eminence in the field of long-term care and his ongoing commitment to the development of geriatric education make it an honor for the MCH Foundation to bear his name.
Donate Now
It's easy to make a contribution to the T. Franklin Williams, M.D. (MCH Foundation) listed below:
All donations to the Foundation are fully tax deductible according to IRS regulations and are distributed in accordance with donors' wishes. A copy of the most recent IRS filing may be obtained upon request from the Foundation Office (585) 760-6028 or the NYS Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
Foundation Board Members
Chair
Mr. Frank J. Riedman
Vice Chair
Ms. Shirley Barone
Secretary
Mr. Samuel F. Mammano
Treasurer
Mr. Ken O'Brien
Vice Treasurer
Mr. Wayne Gilman
Board of Directors
Mr. Steve Abramson
Mr. Theodore M. Baum, Esq.
Mr. Robert J. Blake
Mr. Frederick F. Bleiler
Mr. Stephen J. Carl, Esq.
Mr. Lawrence R. Creatura, CFA
Mrs. Mary Grace Crerand
Mr. Nelson Diaz
Dr. Paul R. Katz
Mr. Frederick Krenzer
Mr. John Lanzafame
Mr. Lawrence J. Oberlies
Ms. Carol Ann Podgorski, Ph.D.
Mr. Fraser Smillie
Brother Wease
Mrs. Nancy Yanes-Hoffman
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