Charitable Contributions
Lutheran Health Network takes pride in supporting community initiatives and health services to help make a positive impact on people living in the place we all call home. Lutheran Health Network provided $891,000 in 2021 to support area community organizations that are working to fight disease, help vulnerable individuals and families, advance higher education and stimulate economic development.
By working together we can overcome the challenges faced by our communities and help all Hoosiers live healthier lives.
A sampling of initiatives we support in the community:
Meals on Wheels
Dukes Memorial Hospital staff prepare meals and for the Miami County Meals on Wheels service. Volunteer drivers take fresh, nutritious meals directly to the homes of seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the Peru community. Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital also supports Mobile Meals in Kosciusko County. During 2021 the two hospitals provided more than 15,000 meals to neighbors in need.
Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center
Lutheran Health Network provides a substantial donation each year to the Fort Wayne SATC to support their work in Allen County and the surrounding area. Their staff work closely with our hospital clinical teams in identifying and treating victims of sexual assault. In 2021, 1,240 individuals received assistance from the organization.
Medical profession scholarships
Bluffton Regional Medical Center supports scholarships to local high school students in pursuit of education toward a medical profession. Scholarships are given at Bluffton, Southern Wells and Norwell high schools.
Matthew 25 Health and Care
Matthew 25 Health and Care provides high-quality medical, dental, vision and mental health services at no charge to low-income, uninsured adults in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Since 2007 Lutheran Health Network has provided more than $2 million in financial support to Matthew 25 to support its mission.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne unites volunteers and investors with qualified families to build safe, stable and affordable homes in the greater Fort Wayne area offering hardworking families a chance at homeownership. Groups of Lutheran Health Network female leaders participate in the Habitat annual Women’s Build. In 2021, the teams provided labor for three new homes helping their fellow community members to build stability and independence.
Mad Anthonys Children’s Hope House
Children’s Hope House provides a night’s stay, a warm meal, and an uplifting spirit to families with children who are receiving inpatient care at Lutheran or Dupont Hospital. Hope Houses are located on the campus of both hospitals. Lutheran Health Network provides the space for both homes and a gift shop at Lutheran Hospital with all proceeds funding the Hope House operations. Last year more than 800 families stayed at the Houses and were able to be closer to their hospitalized child.
SuperShot
SuperShot promotes vaccination and provides access to immunization community-wide. Their vision is community immunity against vaccine-preventable diseases. In addition to a financial contribution, Lutheran Health Physicians provides space to Super Shot to hold vaccine clinics allowing families from underserved communities convenient access to important preventative care.
Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County
The Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund provides assistance to financially-eligible residents of Kosciusko County who are suffering from cancer. Assistance includes rent or mortgage payments, utilities, insurance, food, car payments and prescription medications.
In addition to supporting nonprofit organizations, Lutheran Health Network also provides more than $183.8 million in charity and uncompensated care to the region’s most vulnerable.