Saint John’s Trustees work tirelessly with the Foundation staff to vision, plan, initiate and maintain structured programs of support for the Heath Center’s capital, equipment and programmatic needs, and to carry forward the mission of compassionate care set forth by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. 

Irene Dunne Guild

The Irene Dunne Guild is instrumental in raising funds to support programs and services at Saint John’s. The Guild sponsors events and volunteer projects such as the Caritas Gala, Think Pink, Patron Drive, and Angels of the ER. 

• Caritas Gala ~ The Irene Dunne Guild, in partnership with the trustees of the Saint John's Health Center Foundation hosts the annual Caritas Gala, which raises funds in support of programs and services at Saint John's.  The awards of the evening include the Caritas Award bestowed upon individuals who have made a significant contribution to their community, and the Spirit of Saint John's Award that honors an individual whose service to the Health Center is an example to all of the best in philanthropy and volunteerism. For more information about the Caritas Gala, contact Rosa Hernandez at (310) 829-8441 .

• Patron Drive ~ The Irene Dunne Guild collaborates with the Health Center administration to identify special projects that are funded through the Guild's Annual Patron Drive. Recent projects include the purchase of new vital signs equipment, establishment of the Irene Dunne Gift Shop in the new Saint John’s, ongoing support of Saint John’s Child and Family Development Center and sponsorship of a variety of childbirth education classes. To make a gift click here or for more information contact Cookie Galanti at (310) 829-8423 .

• Think Pink ~ The Irene Dunne Guild hosts a women’s health educational event and a luncheon that brings together mothers, daughters, grandmothers and friends to learn more about issues concerning women of today. For more information contact Rosa Hernandez at (310) 829-8441..

• Angels of the ER ~ The Irene Dunne Guild founded the Angels of the ER Program in 2001. This team of highly trained volunteers assists patients and families receiving emergency care at Saint John's. This innovative volunteer program has become a national model for Emergency Departments across the country.  Click here for more information on Volunteer Opportunities.

• Patient Comfort ~ Patient comfort amenities such as books, magazines, books-on-tape, and DVD's, are collected by the Guild and distributed to patients through the volunteer program. For more information contact Rosa Hernandez at (310) 829-8441.

If you are interested in learning more about the Irene Dunne Guild, please contact Cookie Galanti at (310) 829-8423.