invest in the health of our community
who is open health foundation?
We ensure physical and mental health care access to everyone in our community regardless of ability to pay or insurance status.
Who your gift helps:
Donations to Open Health Foundation can help our neighbors such as:
Expecting momsKids needing health or dental care
Persons living with HIV
Teenagers needing mental health counseling
A retiree needing help managing diabetes
Keeping our communities healthy and strong together
Every dollar donated to Open Health Foundation is invested in programs and services to meet physical and mental health needs.
We rely on the support of friends like you to deliver holistic, high-quality care to all, regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
*Open Health Foundation (Tax ID: 87-3789777) is the fundraising body for Open Health Care Clinic. 100% of contributions support Open Health Care Clinic's mission and programs and are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
Additional Ways to give:
Donate through Baton Rouge Area Foundation's Giving Store
If you would like to give in the ways below, please email foundation@ohcc.org
Become a Recurring Donor
Through recurring monthly gifts, you provide critical ongoing support that keeps administrative costs low and maximizes impact. We make it easy! You can join at any level, cancel at any time and your gifts are seamlessly processed each month.
If you would like to give in the ways below, please email foundation@ohcc.org
Corporate Matching Gifts
You can increase the impact of your gifts if your employer has a matching gift program. Some companies will also match gifts made by spouses and retirees. To take advantage of this possible benefit, please contact your employer's human resources department.
Gifts of Stock
Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization
IRA Charitable Gift
You may be looking for a way to make a big difference to help further our mission. If you are 70 1⁄2 or older, you may also be interested in a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. An IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.
Plan your Legacy
Planned giving allows you to make a larger gift than you otherwise could out of your current assets. Depending on how a planned gift is set up, it may also enable you to receive a stream of income for life, earn a higher investment yield, or reduce your capital gains or estate taxes.
References
Every 11 minutes mental illness takes one family member.
1 in 5 suffer from Mental Illness
72% of communities have NO mental health providers
58% Depressed youth do not receive help
Suicide is 2nd cause of death in young people
Today, one in 25 American five-year-olds won’t make it to their fortieth birthday
Only 1 in 9 EBR Schools have Health Clinics
A 3rd of 6th graders need Mental Health resources
26% of kids live in Poverty
1 out of 5 8-year olds have untreated Tooth Decay
25% of kids have untreated tooth decay.
52% of kids have cavities in the U.S.