Expanding compassion: Philanthropy to fuel growth of
Three Rivers Medical Center’s hospitality house
Community volunteer group donates $50,000 in support
MEDFORD, OR (Feb. 13, 2025) – An expansion plan is underway to double the capacity of The Family House, Asante’s hospitality house in Grants Pass that provides lodging for patients traveling to Three Rivers Medical Center for care. The expansion will increase capacity from seven guest rooms to 14.
“Doubling the size of The Family House will enhance the lives of our patients, ensuring that those with limited support and resources can receive the care they need without undue hardship of finding a place to stay,” says Patrick Sharp, CEO of the hospital. “As we expand services at Three Rivers Medical Center, we know the increased importance of this resource for our patients who travel from the coast and other parts of our region for their health care.”
The Family House was a resource for 283 patients and their families in 2024. The $3 million expansion project will be 100% funded by community donations.
Recently, the hospital’s independent volunteer group, Three Rivers Medical Center Auxiliary, donated $50,000 to support this initiative. The Auxiliary, known as the “warm and welcoming heart of Three Rivers,” has contributed over $918,000 since 2000. They support the hospital through fundraising and volunteer efforts. Evergreen Federal Bank also pledged their support with a $50,000 gift in December.
“Since 2008, The Family House has been a pillar of support for so many, and philanthropy is the reason it opened and continues to operate. This is just the beginning. We need our community’s support to make this a reality,” says Andrea Reeder, Senior Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer at Asante. “Together, we can ensure that more patients and families have a comfortable and affordable place to rest their heads as they navigate their medical journeys.”
In addition to guest rooms, The Family House offers five RV spaces, a common living room and dining area, kitchen, laundry room and backyard with a playground for children.
To join the Auxiliary and volunteer, visit www.asante.org/about-us/volunteer/. Learn more about the project or donate at asantefoundation.org.
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Asante is a locally owned and governed not-for-profit health system with 6,000 employees providing compassionate care to nearly 600,000 people in a nine-county area of southern Oregon and northern California. Asante includes Ashland Community Hospital, Asante Physician Partners, Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass and additional health care locations throughout the region.
About Asante Foundation
For more than 60 years, philanthropy has helped Asante provide and enhance health care for communities throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Asante Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Asante, a local, community-owned and governed not-for-profit health system, is an integral partner in Asante’s vision to be your trusted health partner for life – every person, every time. In 2019, Asante Foundation embarked on the largest philanthropic endeavor attempted in our region called AsanteForward. With an original goal of $50 million, the campaign surpassed $67 million thanks to nearly 10,000 community members who contributed, donating their hard-earned money to strengthen their local, nonprofit health system. The transformation continues through an expansion of the campaign—AsanteForward2030. AsanteForward2030 is a comprehensive campaign, with three main initiatives and several other ongoing opportunities. To learn more, please visit asantefoundation.org.
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