Since 1983, the Blessing Foundation located in Quincy, Illinois, has been giving back to the community that has given so much to all of us. We distribute grants, scholarships and assistance to patients and their families in medical necessity and financial disability to help them on their healthcare journeys. Read about our donations in action here. 

Charitable Giving: The Blessing Foundation Difference

The Blessing Foundation works to improve the health of our communities and the people within them. We are:

  • Local: All funds, grants and scholarships go to inpatients and outpatients who are utilizing the Blessing Health System for their care around the Quincy and Tri-State region, as well as students within the Blessing healthcare schools, and purchasing items that enhance patient care in clinical departments. Your gift always remains within the Blessing community.
  • Compassionate: We expect no patient to leave our care burdened by need. From wheelchairs to gas money to food and lodging for families of children in the hospital, we can help you meet your needs.
  • Conscientious: Your entire donation – 100 percent – goes directly to the fund or scholarship you choose. We do not deduct fees from donations because investments and real estate the Foundation has funds the salaries, office and administrative expenditures.
  • Flexible: We want your donation to go to the cause you are passionate about. From breast cancer to scholarships for student nurses, we have a plethora of funds to choose from at both Blessing and Illini Community Hospital. It is also possible to set up a fund that speaks to your passion and specify how the money can be spent.

Blessing Foundation: Giving the Gift of Health

For fiscal year 2023, we received 17,791 gifts totaling $1,762,289.87  A variety of large contributors impacted this number, including several large estate gifts and several pledge payments from the Teresa Adams House Capital Campaign, with its $2,300,000 goal. In addition to managing and distributing these gifts, $1,880,230 was provided to Blessing Health System affiliates and programs for fiscal year 2024 to improve health services for our community.

Find out more about the programs and people we support, how to donate and how we show our appreciation for our donors:

Caregiver Appreciation: Who’s Your Angel?

Blessing caregivers work hard to provide you with the best possible care. Here’s how you can let them know you appreciate their dedication and service.

If you or a loved one has had an exceptional care experience at Blessing, you can show your appreciation by nominating a caregiver for a Who’s Your Angel award. Click here to nominate someone.

Why I Give to the Caring Club

This fund helps Blessing patients when no other fund can help them. From building wheelchair ramps to paying electricity bills or helping with gas money, the Caring Club gives patients the helping hand they need on their healthcare journey.

The Caring Club is an unrestricted fund, and we accept donations from community members and Blessing employees.

Donate

Our online donation form makes giving a gift in your name or in honor of a loved one easy. Make your donation today. If you would prefer to mail your donation, send it to the address below:

Blessing Foundation
4939 Oak Street
PO Box 7005
Quincy, Illinois 62305-7005

Contact Us

For more information about the Blessing Foundation or to discuss a donation or gift, call (217) 223-8400, ext. 4800, or email us at blessingfoundation@blessinghealth.org.