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The Balinda Hunt Award for Nursing

The Brethren Home Foundation

Foundation Annual Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

$100 check plus award plaque and lunch with Dr. McGough

Deadline

January 31, 2027

129 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The Balinda Hunt Award for Nursing

Purpose: To recognize a nurse or nurse aide within the Nursing Services Department who exemplifies the values of kindness, compassion, empathy, commitment to high quality care, and teamwork.

Background: This award was created by Dr. Michael McGough to honor the legacy of Balinda Hunt, an LPN who dedicated over 30 years of service to Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community, and his mother Peggy, who was a resident that benefited from Balinda's compassionate care.

    Award Details

    Award Components:
  • $100 check
  • Award plaque
  • Lunch with Dr. McGough

    Eligibility Criteria

    Nominees must meet ALL of the following criteria:
  • Be employed as a nurse or nurse aide within the CKV Nursing Services department
  • Be employed for at least 6 months
  • Demonstrate consistent behavior aligned with the award's core values (kindness, compassion, empathy, commitment to high quality care, and teamwork)

Geographic Scope

Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford, Pennsylvania

Contact Information

Email: humanresources@crosskeysvillage.org

How to Apply

Nomination Process

Who Can Nominate:
All team members, residents, villagers, volunteers, families, and guests are invited to submit a nomination.

Nomination Period:
Open annually during the month of January (deadline: January 31)

Submission Methods:
1. Online nomination form (available at crosskeysvillage.org/the-balinda-hunt-award-for-nursing/)
2. Email to humanresources@crosskeysvillage.org
3. Interoffice mail to Human Resources
4. Hard copies may be requested by emailing humanresources@crosskeysvillage.org

Required Information:

  • Name of nominee

  • Nominee's position (nurse or nurse aide)

  • Department (Nursing Services)

  • Description of why nominee deserves the award

  • Demonstration of core values (kindness, compassion, empathy, commitment to high quality care, teamwork)
  • What The Brethren Home Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    3
    Total given
    $1.1M
    Median grant
    $400K
    Range
    $10K–$686K
    • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: New Oxford, PA; Dallastown, PA.

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    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    healthcare

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