Our Purpose
The Adventist Health White Memorial Charitable Foundation was incorporated in 1984 and has served as the leader of Adventist Health White Memorial’s fundraising activities, inspiring health, wholeness and hope. We create and sustain philanthropic relationships with donors as our partners.
Our Charitable Foundation
For 40 years, the Adventist Health White Memorial Charitable Foundation has been enhancing Adventist Health White Memorial’s comprehensive medical services and care. The foundation’s board of directors is comprised of a dynamic group of volunteers who support the hospital's mission of improving the health and quality of life of our community.
These volunteers support the foundation in raising critical funding through corporate sponsorships, individual donations, estate gifts, grants, special events and more.
Gifts from our community help fund state-of-the-art medical equipment and the hospital’s work in population health, medical research — including Hispanic-focused research — and health education.
Why Your Support Matters
Established in 1913, Adventist Health White Memorial is regionally recognized for its state-of-the-art technology and specialty-care services provided by some of the finest physicians in Los Angeles who are dedicated to pioneering research and committed to compassionate and culturally competent care for everyone, regardless of socioeconomic background.
Adventist Health White Memorial is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to improving the health of our community by providing high-quality and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Adventist Health White Memorial has also pledged its commitment to local workforce development, partnering with many community organizations to empower local youth and lead them to success.
Providing comprehensive care to a community of more than 1.3 million people, Adventist Health White Memorial and Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello hold five core values: quality, compassion, integrity, respect and stewardship.
Hear From Leadership
A Message from Our Board Chair
RUBEN MACIEL
Thank you for your incredible support in 2024. Your generosity has inspired hope, change and healing for so many in our community. Every story of care and compassion this year was made possible because of you.
Together, we are proud to share that we raised more than $13 million. These funds expanded programs, brought resources to our community and helped more families access the compassionate care Adventist Health White Memorial is known for. Your support has made life better for everyone in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights and Montebello by ensuring they have access to care close to home.
Your generosity in 2024 also helped us fully welcome the Montebello community into the Adventist Health White Memorial family. Thanks to you, more families now have doctors, nurses and vital services right where they need them.
The hope you’ve inspired energizes us as we look to the future. It drives our
commitment to bring care to even more people in the communities we serve.
Thank you for being a vital part of this journey and for making such a meaningful difference.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Ruben Maciel
Chair, Adventist Health White Memorial
Charitable Foundation Board of Directors
A Message From Our President
JUAN DE LA CRUZ
You have witnessed the difference your generosity has made in the stories shared in this report, and I hope you feel a deep sense of gratitude. On behalf of everyone whose life has been transformed, every family supported and every individual inspired with hope in 2024, thank you.
Your kindness is more than a gift — it is love in action, a force for good and a commitment to our shared mission.
Being love means seeing people, not just their problems, and then showing them the dignity and compassion; they deserve. Being a force for good means helping where it matters most. Being a mission owner means taking responsibility for this community. For me, that is personal. I grew up in Boyle Heights and know the challenges here. I also know the strength of this community and the generosity of people like you.
This year, you showed all of these qualities, making families in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights and Montebello healthier and stronger in the process.
But the story doesn’t end here. Your commitment in 2024 is just the beginning. Its ripples will improve lives in 2025 and for years to come.
To continue our work and create a lasting positive impact in our community, we need your support. Together, we can make a difference and bring about meaningful change. Your involvement, whether through donations, volunteer work or spreading the word plays a crucial role in helping us achieve our goals and fulfill our mission.
Thank you again for your generosity and for joining us in building a brighter, healthier future for our communities.
Juan De La Cruz, MEd
President
Adventist Health White Memorial Charitable Foundation
By The Numbers
$13.7 Million
$9.4 Million
Total funds reinvested back to the community through programs and services at Adventist Health White Memorial Los Angeles and Montebello.
Almost $1 Million Raised
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Expanding Access to Care
Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello
Thanks to your generosity in 2024, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello expanded access to care and introduced programs that go beyond medicine to help Montebello’s 60,000 residents through the new Community Well-Being Center.
Modeled after the Community Resource Center in Los Angeles, this new Community Well-Being Center is dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, emotional and social health of Montebello residents through:
- Food essentials like cereal, canned goods and dry foods were distributed to hungry families facing food insecurity.
- Health and fitness classes tailored for older adults, empowering them to stay active and improve their quality of life.
- Diabetes prevention education programs helping families avoid the complications of this pervasive disease.
- The Healthcare Workforce Development Program was brought to Montebello, giving local youth a clear pathway to rewarding careers in healthcare.
Thank you for believing in our vision and making it a reality. Your gifts mean more resources to help people achieve their full potential, fostering a more inclusive, supportive and equitable community.
PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
"My name is Arianna Jimenez. I’m 18 years old, and I recently graduated from Montebello High School. I just started in the Healthcare Workforce Development Program, and I hope to be a nurse one day.
I remember the story my mom told me. She wanted to be a nurse but was never able to complete her dreams. I’m grateful to start the program because I would love to fulfill the dream that my mom never could."
In the past year, our organization has made significant strides in expanding equitable access to healthcare in the communities we serve. We have achieved remarkable success in increasing our reach and impact in our community.
- Our initiatives have increased patient access to essential healthcare services, demonstrating our commitment to making healthcare accessible to everyone.
- Our human resources have been pivotal in this journey, with a dedicated team working tirelessly to implement innovative solutions and partnerships.
- We’ve invested in technology to streamline operations and improve patient outcomes.
- The Charitable Foundation had a robust financial performance growth with a revenue of more than $13 million, reflecting the growing demand for our services.
As we look to the future, we remain focused on our mission to provide equitable healthcare access to all, regardless of socioeconomic status. We are committed to continuous improvement and collaboration with stakeholders to address the evolving needs of our communities.
These initiatives will not only improve access to healthcare but also empower patients to take control of their health. We believe that by embracing innovation, we can create a more equitable healthcare system that benefits everyone.
Innovative Healthcare Solutions
Our robotics program provides surgeons with alternatives to both traditional open-heart surgery and conventional laparoscopy, putting a surgeon’s hands at the controls of state-of-the-art robotic platforms, enabling surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with unmatched precision.
Our Values
Be love
Love matters. Treat yourself with love and care so that you are free to love and care for others. Be trustworthy, forgive freely and find common ground.
Be a force for good
Be courageous. Take action. Whether it is through your position or your passion, work to impact your community for the better.
Be a mission owner
Own your role, find your talent and know that your contribution is mission critical. Ask yourself, “How do I inspire health, wholeness and hope?”
Be welcoming
Recognize all people are created equal and embrace them in hospitality as you would a cherished friend.
Be curious
Seek to understand how things work and why. Innovate and be open to new ideas and approaches. Own your mistakes and learn from them.
Be brilliant
Leverage your best talents and skills to shine. Make promises and keep them. Always expect the same from others.
Stories of Impact
Kenneth Schwartz is deeply grateful for the vital care he received at Adventist Health White Memorial after undergoing the Watchman procedure in September 2024.
In August 2020, the Tilley Hill family gave a $25,000 gift in honor of Dr. E. Laurence Spencer-Smith, who has cared for them with compassion and skill for many years.
When Adrian Preciado, 5, was nonverbal. He understood the world around him but had no way to express himself. That changed when pediatric speech-language pathologist Tracy Coleite introduced him to Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC).
We’re grateful for volunteers like Tina Appel and her dog, Belle, from Love on 4 Paws, who bring smiles to our patients and help speed up their recovery.
In December 2021, Rosa Mercado suffered a stroke that paralyzed her right side. She could no longer do what she loved, like work, drive or dance cumbia. Isolated and depressed, she spent two years in physical therapy but remained weak, reliant on a walker and afraid to leave her home for fear of falling.
Angelique Alvarez joined Adventist Health White Memorial’s Workforce Development program in 2024. Suddenly, Alvarez was forced to move in with her uncle to Encino, California, in September 2023 after her grandmother, with whom she lived, could no longer care for her.
Events
The 2024 Golf Classic and Gala raised more than $1.1 million* to expand access to care in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights and Montebello.
2024 Golf Classic
Supporters teed off for health on April 1 at Friendly Hills Country Club. Co-chaired by board members Nick Mosaquites of U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management and Executive Chef Bret Thompson of Pez Cantina and Pez Coastal Grill, every swing at the tournament was a pledge to a healthier future.
Gala 2024
With the theme of "Hope of Our Community," supporters gathered at the historic Vibiana on October 20. Under the leadership of Gala co-chairs Lizette Carbajal, Vice President of Community Relations and Communications for Telemundo 52 and NBC4, and Efrain Escobedo, President and CEO of the Center for Nonprofit Management, we honored Beverly Hospital’s legacy of care in Montebello while sharing a hopeful vision for Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello’s future.
*This total represents the combined funds raised through both Golf Classic and Gala 2024, as well as grant support for the Healthcare Workforce Development Program, reflecting the collective generosity of our donors and the success of these philanthropic efforts to support expanding access to care.
The Community Resource Center at Adventist Health White Memorial
Founded in 2014, the Community Resource Center at Adventist Health White Memorial has helped over 80,000 East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights residents with free, bilingual services, including food distribution, health insurance enrollment assistance, senior wellness workshops, healthcare education and exercise classes, and many other resources.
The Community Resource Center is generously supported by:
Your gifts don’t just fund programs – they transform lives. Thank you for making this life-changing work possible, led by Araceli Marquez.
Thanks to your generosity, every program, resource and human connection provided through the Adventist Health White Memorial Community Resource Center (CRC) has changed lives. CRC Program Coordinator Araceli Marquez sees the impact every day.
For Marquez, this work is personal.
Other Ways to Give
We are grateful for your support and want to share a few other ways you can make a difference in many people’s lives.
Beyond traditional monetary donations, there are other ways you can invest in our community.
- Donate Goods or Services
- Volunteer Your Time
- Host a Fundraising Event
- Help Us Share Our Mission
- Corporate Matching Gifts
- Gifts of Stocks and Securities
• Qualified Charitable Distribution
• Donor Advised Fund
• Real Estate
• Life Insurance
• Planned Giving
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
We invite you to become a force for good by becoming a lifetime donor and build a legacy of giving for generations to come. If you’re considering a planned gift and want to learn more about other ways to give, contact us. We are here to help and guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue our mission. Thank you for your generosity.
AWARD-WINNING CARE 2024 Awards and Recognition
- Quality and Performance Awards U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospital (2023-2024) and Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access (2024)
- U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospital (2023-2024) and Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access (2024)
- Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A for excellence in patient safety (2024)
- Lantern Award (2021-2024)
- Get With The Guidelines 2024 Stroke GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll Elite and Target Type2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- Healthgrades Top 10% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery and Five-Star Recipient in: Pacemaker Procedures, Hip Fracture Treatment, Colorectal Surgeries, Gallbladder Removal Surgery, Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies (2024)
- Candid Platinum Award for Transparency in (2024)