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Christopher Gargiulo Employee Emergency Fund

SALEM HEALTH FOUNDATION

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Overview

Christopher Gargiulo Employee Emergency Fund

Overview: Established in honor of Christopher Gargiulo, a former cancer patient, this fund provides emergency financial assistance to Salem Health staff members facing unexpected financial crises.

Status: Initial gift funds this program as a test of change for two years (as of November 2024)

Focus Areas:

  • Employee financial assistance during crisis situations

  • Support for Salem Health staff members experiencing unexpected financial hardships
  • Eligible Uses:

  • Unexpected medical bills

  • Car repair expenses

  • Basic needs during crisis

  • Other unexpected financial hardships
  • Eligibility:

  • Salem Health staff members (current employees)

  • Those facing unexpected financial crises
  • Background: Christopher Gargiulo was diagnosed with cancer at a young age. During his treatment and recovery, he was inspired by healthcare workers who went above and beyond to provide compassionate care. This fund was established in partnership with the Sternglanz Foundation, a private foundation based in California, to extend this spirit of compassion to Salem Health employees during their own challenging times.

    Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 503-814-1990

  • Address: 665 Winter St SE, Bldg B, Salem, OR 97301

  • Mailing Address: PO Box 14001, Salem, OR 97309-5014
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hardshiphuman-services

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