Howard Community Healthcare Foundation Receives $350,000 from a Federal Appropriation
Willits, CA January 29, 2010 – U.S. Representative Mike Thompson’s office announced that the Howard Community Healthcare Foundation (HCHF) has received a $350,000 federal appropriation that will be used to offset construction expenses for the new Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital & Healthcare Campus. The allocation is among a larger federal disbursement and is part of an omnibus package combining multiple appropriations bills.
This marks the second year in a row that the HCHF has received appropriations funding bringing the total amount received to $538,100. All funds will go directly to the Hospital Building Fund. These monies are part of the federal government’s effort to invest in the nation’s future.
HCHF’s primary focus is the receiving of funds raised for the new hospital facility. These funds are separate from the general operating budget of the Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital and the Frank R. Howard Foundation. HCHF is the fund-receiving arm for the new hospital facility.
“The recent events in Haiti, and closer to home in Eureka, should serve as a reminder of how important preparedness is when dealing with earthquakes,” said Congressman Thompson. “This funding will be used to help the hospital meet California’s seismic compliance requirements and enable the hospital to continue providing access to health care services in Mendocino County. We need to continue to invest in our infrastructure, not only to prepare us for the worst, but also to create good jobs and ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care.”
Margie Handley, President of the Howard Foundation states, “We are extremely grateful to Congressman Thompson and his entire staff for their help in securing federal dollars for our project.” Fund Development Coordinator for the HCHF, Ian Fitzpatrick explains, “We are submitting another application for the next round of appropriations and we are hopeful for another positive outcome. In addition, we have been monitoring the disbursement of dollars from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) as we feel the new hospital campus falls within the requirements for funding.”
