COVID-19 Philanthropic Impact
Thank you for your generous support. We are continuing to face the challenges of this health crisis together.
On March 9, 2020, University Hospitals treated its first COVID-19-positive patient. The Northeast Ohio community immediately jumped into action, organizing donations of meals, masks and offering messages of support to our caregivers – initiatives which continue today.
More than $10 million was raised in support of the COVID-19 Community and Caregiver Support Funds, providing vital funding to a number of important initiatives, ranging from patient care to clinical trials.
From the first moments of the crisis through vaccine development and distribution, watch the video to learn what it was like to be a UH leader and caregiver during one of the most challenging times in our history.
Your Support Provided
More than
Million in Total Giving
More than
Total Gifts
More than
Masks Made and Medical PPE Donated
Webcast with UH Leaders about COVID-19
University Hospitals has recently held live webcasts for our donors with information about COVID-19 to assist in navigating these unprecedented times.
Community Response Fund Impact
COVID-19 Research
UH is the only hospital in the U.S. conducting five COVID-related clinical trials:
- Pfizer
- AstraZeneca/Oxford
- Massimo
- Antibody Treatment
- Remdesivir Treatment
Antibody Testing for Caregivers
UH conducted COVID-19 antibody testing for our frontline caregivers and first responders.
HealthyRestart Playbook
UH created and published a comprehensive toolkit to help businesses, schools and community organizations open and maintain safety while protecting employees, customers and the public.
Caregiver Response Fund Impact
COVID-19 Screeners
UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s received a $200,000 gift from Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a non-profit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, in support of COVID-19 drive-thru testing.
Food Donations to Caregivers
More than 40,000 meals were delivered to UH Caregivers thanks to our generous community members.
UH4YOU
This caregiver resource provides compassionate support and practical resources for all UH employees, including:
- UH4YOU Call Center
- Resource Library
- The Connor Resilience Center
- The UH4YOU Self-Care Mini Toolbox
UH Vaccine Playbook
UH has created a free
resource guide for people
to help in making a decision
regarding receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
Healthy Restart Playbook Aids Business
Local business used
UH Playbook to aid
in reopening
safely in May.
Grateful for Care at UH Parma
After a harrowing 17-day battle with COVID-19,
Len "Gramp the Champ" Flors is grateful for the care he received at UH Parma Medical Center.
Community Makes 100,000 Masks
In just two weeks, community members organized and
assembled homemade masks for caregivers.
Recognize a Caregiver
If a caregiver went above and beyond for you, we
invite you to take a moment to thank them
and share your story.
Thankful for Care
UH nurse is grateful for the care and support from colleagues after being diagnosed with COVID-19 after working on the frontlines.
Make a Gift
Your gift, of any size, can make a significant impact in our current needs of health care, research and education.
Our Supporters
We want to thank all of our volunteers, numerous large and small organizations, and countless individuals who have proven that we are united in this together.
Impact Report
For more information about how our community has supported UH during this time, download a copy of our COVID-19 Impact Report.