Investing In Our Community

Guided by the mission of the Sisters of Providence, the organization established its nonprofit status in 1979 and to this day hold the values of compassion, dignity, justice, excellence and integrity close. We strive to carry out the mission daily through the cooperation of a dedicated board of directors, committed volunteers and professional staff working in partnership with the community."

Providence is committed to making a difference, not only in the individual lives of the people we serve, but also in the communities where we live. Our team works tirelessly to connect donors with giving opportunities that matter most to them all the while, ensuring their gift makes a meaningful impact.

Our donors help fund programs and services that otherwise would not exist. With your help, we create and sustain essential programs and services not covered by insurance, and provide support for families who need social and healthcare assistance.

Every gift makes a difference to the people and communities we serve. By donating to Providence, you can advance health care and wellness right here in our own community. Your support will improve the lives of all those under our care – especially the poor and the vulnerable. With your help, we are creating healthier communities and providing compassionate care for all.

Our Impact

In 2020, Providence Southwest Washington Foundation donors provided over $3.3 million in funding for mission driven programs and services, building healthier communities and continuing our more than 150-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

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Our Mission and Core Values

As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

We fulfill our mission by upholding the values of compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and integrity.

Compassion

Jesus taught and healed with compassion for all. –Matthew 4:24

We reach out to those in need and offer comfort as Jesus did. We nurture the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of one another and those we serve. Through our healing presence, we accompany those who suffer.

Excellence

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart. –Colossians 3:23

We set the highest standards for ourselves and our ministries. Through transformation and innovation, we strive to improve the health and quality of life in our communities. We commit to compassionate, safe and reliable practices for the care of all.

Dignity

All people have been created in the image of God. –Genesis 1:27

We value, encourage and celebrate the gifts in one another. We respect the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. We recognize each interaction as a sacred encounter.