Legacy Community Health - Year in Review - Fiscal Year 2020

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DONOR MESSAGE

THE BROWN FOUNDATION The COVID-19 pandemic hurt all of the obvious businesses, such as sports, entertainment, restaurants, and retail. No section of society emerged unscathed, and that includes organizations like Legacy Community Health. From dealing with patient appointments being down 50%, to the increased IT needs that enabled the transition to telemedicine, everyone at Legacy had to scramble to adjust to the new normal that was forced upon them. Thankfully, Houston’s philanthropic leaders answered the call when Legacy’s Development Department reached out to ask for support. Among those donors is The Brown Foundation, whose Board of Directors and staff quickly approved a $500,000 donation to Legacy. “The Brown Foundation stepped up in a big way to help their community during this crisis,” said CEO Katy Caldwell. “Their decisive action during such a trying time exemplifies their mission of striving to make Houston a stronger, more vibrant community.” “I’ve been with Legacy since 1996,” said Caldwell, “and The Brown Foundation has donated millions of dollars to our cause over the years. Each donation, whether it has helped us build a new clinic or sustain a vital program, has made a significant impact on the lives of our patients.” “People turn to those they trust in times of crisis,” said Chree Boydstun, Legacy’s Chief Development Officer. “The Brown Foundation knew that this meant more people than ever would be relying on Legacy Community Health for testing, education, and treatment. Everyone at Legacy is grateful for the Brown Foundation’s continued support, and for the trust they place in us to continue serving the Greater Houston area.” The Brown Foundation has been supporting Legacy since 1993, when the organization was one small building in the heart of Montrose. “They’ve donated to every one of our capital campaigns,” said Boydstun, “so it’s no exaggeration to say they’ve been instrumental in helping us grow into the largest FQHC in the southern United States.” In addition to approaching The Brown Foundation, Legacy’s Development Department did all it could to react to unexpected deficits caused by the sudden downturn in patient encounters, and that meant exploring every avenue of funding available. Team members talked to new donors, like the Alice Kleburg Reynolds Foundation who generously sent a first-time donation of $20,000 to Legacy’s COVID-19 response. The team also worked with philanthropic corporations like Texas Mutual, who supplied a $50,000 grant to help Legacy react to the pandemic. Thanks to The Brown Foundation and other charitable organizations, Legacy was able to react quickly to the current crisis and plan ahead for an uncertain future, knowing that Houston’s philanthropic community will be there every step of the way.

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