- Caritas Gala ~ The Irene Dunne Guild, in partnership with the trustees of the Saint John's Health Center Foundation hosts the annual Caritas Gala, which raises funds in support of programs and services at Saint John's. The awards of the evening include, the Caritas Award bestowed upon individuals who have made a significant contribution to their community, and the spirit of Saint John's Award that honors an individual whose service to the Health Center is an example to all of the best in philanthropy and volunteerism. For more information about the Caritas Gala, to be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008, contact Rosa Hernandez at 310-829-8441 or rosa.hernandez@stjohns.org, at the Foundation.
- Patron Drive ~ The Irene Dunne Guild collaborates with the Health Center administration to identify special projects that are funded through the Guild's Annual Patron Drive. Recent projects include the new Mobile Blood Donor Center and the renovation of a nursing staff lounge and surgery waiting room. To make a gift, click here or for more information, contact Cookie Galanti at 310-829-8423 at the Foundation.
- Think Pink ~ The Irene Dunne Guild hosts a spring luncheon that brings together mothers. daughters, grandmothers and friends to learn more about women's health issues. The event will be on May 8, 2008 and is open to all those who wish to participate. For more information, contact Rosa Hernandez at 310-829-8441 or rosa.hernandez@stjohns.org at the Foundation.
- Angels of the ER ~ The Irene Dunne Guild, under the leadership of past president Carla Hummer, founded the Angels Program, a team of highly trained volunteers who assist patients and families while receiving emergency care at Saint John's. This innovative volunteer program has become a national model for Emergency Departments across the country. Click here for more infomation Volunteer Opportunities.
- Patient Comfort ~ Patient comfort amenities such as books, magazines, books-on-tape, and DVD's, are collected by the Guild and distributed to patients through the volunteer program. For more information, contact Rosa Hernandez at 310-829-8441 at the Foundation.
- General Meetings ~ The Irene Dunne Guild holds six general meetings a year. Meetings feature programs that include topics of medical and general interest. For more information, contact Cookie Galanti at 310-829-8423 at the Foundation.
To make a donation to the Irene Dunne Guild, please make out your check to:
Saint John's Health Center Foundation/Irene Dunne Guild
1328 Twenty-Second Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2091
Upcoming Events
Event – Think Pink, May 8, 2008
Caritas Gala, October 11,2008
Location – Beverly Wilshire