Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation?
Why should I support our Foundation?
How will my gift to the Foundation be spent?
What’s the connection between the Foundation and “Friends” groups?
Who can I call if I have questions?
How can I get involved?

Q: What is Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation?

A: Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation is the fundraising entity for Cape Fear Valley Health System, a community health care network serving a six-county area in the central southern area of North Carolina. The network is comprised of hospitals, primary care facilities, emergency services, behavioral health care services, a rehabilitation center, hospice services, and a fitness facility. Cape Fear Valley Health System provides nearly $87.5 million in uncompensated care for indigent care.

More than 40 years ago, leaders in Cumberland County worked to develop a state-of-the-art hospital to serve families right here at home. Their dream was to provide high-quality medical care for all families regardless of their ability to pay.

Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation was created in 1996 by a group of dedicated community volunteers in collaboration with Cape Fear Valley Health System leadership. Dr. Harold L. Godwin served as the founding president.

Six Friends groups are part of the Foundation. These groups and the volunteers that direct them help develop programs to assist patients with needs that contribute to the healing process, but that go beyond the scope of Cape Fear Valley’s mission to provide medical care and treatment.

The Foundation is governed by an independent, voluntary, Board of Directors that oversees its activity and use of funds. Members include our community’s business, civic, higher education, and philanthropic leaders, physicians and other individuals who care about the quality of healthcare here at home and access to healthcare by the underserved.

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Q: Why should I support the Foundation?

A: Cape Fear Valley Health System’s mission is to provide nursing and medical care to families in Cumberland County and in the surrounding areas regardless of their ability to pay. Because we are a non-profit hospital, revenues generated by the Hospital go back in to the Health System in the form of new services, advanced diagnostic technology, additional cancer-treating equipment and other needs. Our goal is to keep pace with the growing number of people here at home who need medical care.

We recognize that the healing process involves many factors, including peace of mind. While the Health System’s primary focus is on providing quality nursing and medical care, the Foundation’s focus is on helping provide greater access to healthcare by the underserved, assisting patients in need with transportation, food supplements, medications, and other emergency needs while they are being treated at Cape Fear Valley.

Your support helps:

• Secure the future of your hospital.
• Provide quality medical care for you and your loved ones right here at home.
• Reach into your community to provide wellness, education, support and prevention programs.
• Serve your less fortunate neighbors and provide care for the entire community.

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Q: How will my gift to the Foundation be used?

A: Your gift to the Foundation gives you an active role in improving the health of your community. When you give, you have several options for how your money is used:

1. You can direct your gift to be used for the “greatest need.” Money designated for the “greatest need” addresses the most urgent challenges facing Cape Fear Valley. It helps purchase advanced technology, replace needed equipment, or create new programs to address community needs. The independent Foundation Board identifies priority programs that have the potential to make the biggest impact on our community.
2. You can direct your gift to help a specific program.You may designate your gift to any approved CFVHS program – current or new – that interests you, such as cancer, heart care or the Stanton Hospitality House. Click Here for more information on Friends Groups: Link to Friends Groups
3. You can help build a “Fund for the Future.” Gifts to “endowment” help build a fund to secure Cape Fear Valley’s healing mission and help better prepare the Health system for future challenges. Endowment gifts ensure that the causes that are most important to you continue to receive funding long after you’ve made your gift.

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Q: What’s the connection between the Foundation and “Friends” groups?

A: The Foundation is the “umbrella” organization for Friends of the Cancer Center, Friends of Children, Friends of the Heart Center, Friends of Nursing, Friends of Rehabilitation, and Friends of Stanton Hospitality House. Each group works through the Foundation and has representation on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Friends groups are among many important programs the Foundation manages in order to support Cape Fear Valley Health System. Click Here for more information on Friends Groups.

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Q: Who can I call if I have questions?

A: For more information, please call the general number for Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation at (910) 609-1285. You may also Click Here to access the Foundation directory.

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Q: How can I get involved?

A: There are many ways to support our healing mission:

• Attend upcoming events.
• Join our family of donors through a gift or through a pledge toward an endowment. Keep us in the forefront of your organization’s charitable giving plans.
• Contribute your time or talents by volunteering.
• Provide meaningful support and receive the benefits of our Annual Giving Clubs and Lifetime Giving Societies.
• Include Cape Fear Valley Health System in your estate plan.

Click Here for more information on Ways to Give. Thank you for supporting your Foundation and for helping provide good health for you, your family, and your community.

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