Credit: Penn Community Bank
The Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP) has received a large donation to create an emergency fund to serve the area’s most vulnerable residents.
Penn Community Bank has donated $30,000 to the BCHIP to establish the Penn Community Bank Healthcare Operational Priority Emergency (HOPE) Fund.
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The HOPE Fund will aid in supporting those who are homeless due to COVID-19 and to address other rapidly-changing needs due to the pandemic. The costs for those who are unsheltered may include costs for spaces for safe isolation during illness, essential medical supplies, or personal protective equipment (PPE) for clients and staffing.
The BCHIP is affiliated with: Grand View Health, Doylestown Health, St. Luke’s Hospital – Quakertown, Lower Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, and St. Mary Medical Center. Other partners include the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, Bucks County Medical Society, Bucks County Department of Health, and other community organizations and nonprofits.
“Some of those most impacted by COVID-19 are individuals residing in group settings throughout the county. If these individuals do not need acute medical care, but are required to quarantine for a period of time, they may be left without anywhere to go or any resources to ensure their recovery,” said Kimberly Everett, BCHIP executive director.
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“In times like these, we’re proud to live out our mission to deliver financial resources to meet the needs of individuals and families, help businesses grow and prosper, strengthen local economies, and partner with local organizations to improve quality of life,” said Jeane Vidoni, the president and CEO of Penn Community Bank.
Penn Community Bank has also put $25,000 toward the Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund that is through the United Way of Bucks County.
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