Each year, the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation organizes the Associate Campaign as an opportunity for our community to come together in support of our Mission. For the first time ever, associate campaigns across the state of Indiana are all happening at the same time. By working together, we can have an even greater impact, all while supporting the many important projects across the state. 

Ready to give back? Click the name of your ministry below to begin:

Anderson | Carmel | Clay | Dunn | Evansville | Fishers | Heart Center
Indianapolis | Jennings | Kokomo | Mercy | Parkwood | Randolph
Salem | Warrick | Williamsport | All Other Ministries

What is a designation?

When you make a gift to the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation, you will be asked to select a designation. This provides you with the opportunity to choose which ministry or specific project you'd like to support with your gift. 100% of your donation will support the ministry and project of your choosing.

To better understand the impact of your dollars, we have provided more information on the designations provided below:

Statewide Support

Associate Assistance | Whether it is help with rent, utilities, medical expenses or other emergent needs, your support will provide financial relief for unexpected hardships for associates in the Ascension St. Vincent community. 

Nursing Education & Scholarships - Cynthia D. Adams, PhD, RN Endowment Fund  | This fund benefits nursing education throughout the state of Indiana at Ascension St. Vincent by providing scholarships for future nurses to receive the education needed to begin their nursing career. 

Rural Healthcare Region 

Clay: Community Blessing Boxes  | The Community Blessing Boxes on the Ascension St. Vincent Clay campus are stocked with canned goods and other non-perishables for the benefit of the community. This fund helps provide more food for the Blessing Boxes. 

Dunn: Community Blessing Boxes | The Community Blessing Boxes on the Ascension St. Vincent Dunn campus are stocked with canned goods and other non-perishables for the benefit of the community. This fund helps provide more food for the Blessing Boxes. 

Jennings: Associate Bereavement Support and Resources | This fund will provide support, such as wind chimes, supportive/educational bereavement books, and other resources, for associates who experience a death in their immediate families. 

Mercy: Medical Equipment | A fully equipped maternal/fetal monitoring system with connectivity capability to a birthing center for laboring patients is needed for the Emergency Department. The monitor will allow an obstetrician or midwife from a birthing center to communicate with the ED physician in assessing the laboring patient (or any pregnant woman) to determine a safe disposition for mother and her unborn child.

Mercy: Associate Education | This fund supports the continuing education and career advancement of fellow associates. 

Randolph: Associate Education | This fund supports the continuing education and career advancement of fellow associates. 

Randolph: White House Renovation | The White House, former site of COVID-19 testing, has recently undergone a few exterior updates. Funds raised through the Associates Campaign, in addition to capital provided by Ascension, will be used to renovate the interior of the building for use as an education center.

Salem: Medical Equipment - Lucas Device | Funds raised will support medical equipment for better serve our patients, such as a new Lucas Device, to perform automatic compressions during CPR. 

Williamsport: Renewal Room Remodel | The goal of the remodel is to remove a wall currently in the room and shade the glass facing the outside to provide privacy. Comfy chairs and tables will also be added. The room will be available for staff and physicians to use for breaks and a place for respite and to re-energize. 

Central Region

Heart Center: Ascension St. Vincent Cardiovascular Research Institute | The Ascension St. Vincent Cardiovascular Research Institute focuses on providing excellent cardiovascular care to those involved in various categories of trials. Current needs include associate education and training, various research supplies for associates and physicians, including a need for multiple software licenses, and monetary support for a larger working space. Your continued support helps provide emerging patient and associate resources for a variety of cutting-edge studies.

Indianapolis: 86th Street Women's & Infants Tower Programs and Services | While Ascension has committed $325M in the three upcoming 86th Street projects, including the Women’s and Infants Tower, this investment includes the new building and expansions of services. The Foundation and donor support like yours and other associates can help fill in the gap and provide above and beyond support to help elevate and sustain critical programmatic and clinical needs benefiting patients and families across the state. Philanthropic support is needed for things like further development of new areas in the tower, growing patient and family programs and resources, and other ongoing greatest needs for our patient families. 

North Region

Anderson: Children's Clinic | For 48 years, the St. John’s Children’s Clinic at Ascension St Vincent has been the answer for families who might otherwise be deciding between food on the table or immunizations for their children. The Clinic provides routine physicals, medical care for minor illnesses and injuries, and vaccinations to prevent childhood diseases.  

Anderson: Associate Education | This fund supports the continuing education and career advancement of fellow associates.

Anderson: Nursing Scholarships | This fund supports the continuing education and career advancement of fellow associates.

Carmel: Outdoor Patio Refresh | Support of this fund will help refresh the patio area adjacent to the cafeteria in Carmel. We want to make it more a place for our associates and visitors to come to for a respite and relaxation. A place where people can be closer to nature and feel refreshed and energized.

Fishers: Associate Education | This fund supports the continuing education and career advancement of fellow associates.

Kokomo: Birthing Center Equipment Needs | Several items are currently needed for the Kokomo Birthing Center. Some of the Birthing Center items we will be funding are: Ultrasound Machine, Cardiac Monitor, two Bili Blankets, two Pressure Machines, and a Jaundice Monitor. These items will make it possible for us to enhance our highest level of care for women and infants.

South Region (Evansville)

Evansville: Cancer Care/Oncology Services | The Cancer Care/Oncology Services fund aids cancer patients, programs and services.

Evansville: Family-friendly waiting areas and parent lounges in the Hospital for Women and Children |  Your support this year will bring to life several family-friendly waiting areas and parent lounges in our new Mother Baby Unit. Through your generosity, these welcoming spaces will be built at our Hospital for Women and Children with the needs of our patients and families in mind.

Evansville: Pediatric Services | The Pediatric Services fund supports children's inpatient and outpatient programs and services.

Evansville: Rebekah Lynne Shinabarger Memorial Nursing Scholarship | The Rebekah Lynne Shinabarger Memorial Nursing Scholarship fund sustains this scholarship endowment to benefit future nurses.