About the Hope Fund

How we got started

As HCA employees, serving others is at the heart of what we do. We challenge ourselves to make a difference in the communities where we live and work. But it wasn't until the devastation caused by the 2004 Florida hurricanes that we realized how much we could do for our own community of HCA employees.

In the aftermath of these hurricanes, HCA employees throughout the United States immediately came to the aid of their co-workers. To these families, the contributions from their fellow employees represented much more than financial relief ... they represented hope that life might soon return to normal.

What started as a simple act of kindness has now evolved to become the HCA Hope Fund ... supported by HCA employees to help HCA employees.

Hope Fund basics

The HCA Hope Fund is an employee-run, employee-supported 501(c)3 charity.
The goal of the HCA Hope Fund is simple: to help HCA employees and their immediate families who are affected by hardship. This includes disasters, extended illness/injury and other special situations.
The fund provides emergency information, referrals and/or financial aid.
All requests for help are kept confidential.
HCA employees, vendors, affiliated physicians and the general public can make tax-deductible donations to the fund.

A Message from our Chairman and Hope Fund Board of Directors

For four years, the HCA Hope Fund has put food on the table, provided clothing to those who've lost everything and helped families keep a roof over their heads. Your gifts are a lifeline to HCA employees in times of crisis.

This year we ask you once again to reach out to your colleagues and make a contribution to the HCA Hope Fund. Remember, 100% of your donation goes directly to helping employees in need. (The HCA Foundation and HCA cover all administrative costs of the fund.)

The Hope Fund is an extraordinary example of what HCA stands for and what we do best - treat others with respect, care and concern. We are family helping family.

Thank you for your continued support of our employee-run, employee-supported public charity. Together we can accomplish amazing things.

Jack O. Bovender, Jr.
Chairman, HCA

John M. Steele
Chairman, Hope Fund Board of Directors
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources, HCA