Since its inception, the specific and primary purpose for which the Auxiliary was formed is to further the best interests of Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and to assist in the promotion of its activities. Through volunteering and fund raising activities, the Auxiliary has fulfilled this purpose for 68 years. The majority of funds come from the profits of the Tender Touch Gift Shop where your patronage is most appreciated. Donations, memorials and fund raisers (like our annual Holiday Homes Tour) bring in additional funds each year. The Auxiliary created the Sick Baby and Hospital Assistance Funds to track and disperse all the money raised to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. Since their first projects of furnishing patient rooms, buying beds for the nurse’s school, and raising money to build the very first Pediatric wing for the Hospital in the 1950’s, the Auxiliary continues to sponsor the needs of the Hospital.

Each year, the Auxiliary receives varied requests for support; for equipment, educational materials, supplies, etc. Each request is taken into consideration and approved as funds are available. Requests can range from a new dialysis machine that improves patient care to a specialized medical doll to train nurses on infant IV placement. In 1990, the Auxiliary pledged $1,000,000 to assist with the newly planned Cancer Care Center. In only 8 years the Auxiliary completed this amazing contribution. Each year a fund is set aside specifically for items relating to infants and children. Not only does the Auxiliary purchase medical and educational equipment for pediatric departments but also pays the bills of families in need that can not pay themselves.

We hope you will consider becoming a member and help us further the mission of the Sick Baby and Hospital Assistance Funds. Dues are $25.00 per year or $150.00 for a lifetime to help cover postage and the expense of our newsletter. The continued membership of our new volunteers has kept the Auxiliary the outstanding organization it has been for the past 68 years.

Sincerely,

Nancy Zunde
Auxiliary President, 2005

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Volunteer Department
1798 North Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 865-9669