Section 2 | How We Give Back to Our Communities
I NVES TM E NT BAC K I NTO OU R CO M M U N ITI ES – COM M U N IT Y B E N E FIT SCL Health remains faithful to the charitable spirit of our Founders, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, by addressing the most important health-related needs of the communities we serve, especially for those who are poor and vulnerable. In keeping with our mission, nine cents of every dollar SCL Health earns is reinvested back into our communities. Our community benefit programs and partnerships are driven by a Community Health Needs Assessment conducted in each community. These assessments help identify the most pressing health challenges facing communities to ensure support is deployed in the most effective way possible. Our programs include free and discounted healthcare services, partnerships with other nonprofits to address social determinants of health like food security and housing, and mental health resources, among many others. By dedicating resources to address these needs, we believe meaningful and lasting change can be created in communities and bring the SCL Health mission to life through action. 2020 Report to the Community | 31
