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Valor Health Foundation

Foundation Vision and Mission

Our Vision is to support Valor Health’s mission as the preferred healthcare system in improving the wellness and health of all generations in our region, today and into the future.

Our Mission is to engage and educate community members to raise and invest philanthropic resources to support Valor Health’s mission and vision.

Meet Our Foundation Board:

  • Robert Shaw, President
  • Scott McGann, Vice President
  • Stacy Jones, Secretary / Treasurer
  • Jennifer Patrick
  • Larissa Kimball
  • Carolyn Gibson
  • Susan Morgan
  • Brad Turpen- Chief Executive Officer, Valor Health

The Valor Health Foundation was formed in May 2019 and is comprised of people from various walks of life who are passionate about helping to grow and support a robust healthcare system for Gem County and the surrounding area.

We are focused on moving from hospital-based “sick care” to outpatient-based proactive health management, providing exceptional hometown quality, customized experiences, and convenience, and improving health and wellness across Gem County.

Scholarship

The Valor Health Foundation is excited to announce the availability of five (5) $1,000 scholarships to Gem County students completing their last year of secondary education and pursuing post-secondary education for a health-related career or profession.

These scholarship opportunities are available to any Gem County student attending public, private, charter, or home schools.

The Foundation is proud to be able to offer this opportunity to support the development of a robust healthcare workforce with the hope that many graduates will return to rural areas like ours and use their knowledge and talents to benefit their community.

The scholarship for this year is currently closed. Please come back for the 2025 scholarship round.

Brick Fundraiser

Purchase a personalized brick to be placed at the new Valor Health Center- coming soon to the SW corner of HWY 16 & Substation in Emmett

Current Projects

The Foundation’s short-term goal is to raise funds for much-needed upgraded EKG machines and an upgraded autoclave for surgical instrument sterilization. Long-term goals are centered around moving from hospital-based “sick care” to outpatient-based proactive health management, providing exceptional hometown quality, customized experiences, and convenience, and improving health and wellness across Gem County.  

  • Be Well Scholarships
  • Valor Health Center Brick Fundraiser
  • Festival of Trees

Past Projects

  • 2023 Festival of Trees
  • 2023/2024 Be Well Scholarship Recipients
    • Macy Parks
    • Chloe Graviet
    • Shannon McCullough
    • Kellann Steppe
    • Clara White
  • VH Urgent Care Entrance
  • Gem Senior Citizens Goods on Delivery
  • PR2TA Medical Assistant Pathway
  • EMMETT HOSA
  • Commitment to Community Raffle– 2022
  • Commitment to Community Raffle– Dec 2021
  • Idaho Gives- May 2022

Previous Members

We thank these past members for their service to the development and success of the Valor Health Foundation-

  • Gretchen Downer
  • Bill Butticci
  • Wayne Rush
  • Lisa Vetter
  • Laurey Thomson
  • Nancy Kelly
  • Judy Barbera

Thank You to our Generous Donors

Valor Foundation seeks to build on a history of community philanthropy and generosity. We are forever grateful for the support of past and future donors.

Bronze Donors- Bronze-level donors generously donate $100-$500 annually.

  • Anita Taylor
  • Barry Mosses
  • Bob Shaw
  • Carol Baker Briggs
  • Colleen Bicandi
  • Dale & Patti Bowman
  • Dan & Judy HInman
  • Jerold Parker
  • Jim & Sandy Lancaster
  • Julie Fast
  • Lisa Zeiter
  • Merrit Aune
  • Richard & Carolyn Farber
  • Roland & Barbars Bright
  • Ron & Fran Carr
  • Ruth Robinson
  • Shelly Obermeyer
  • Steve & Sue Beitia
  • Steve Nebeker
  • Steven Case
  • Terry & Ann Vahlberg
  • Vernon Himes
  • Wayne Rush
  • Wilma Long
  • Yvonne Holverson
  • Julie Evans
  • Jocelyn Webb
  • Charters Farms
  • Patsy Meager
  • Jennifer Warren
  • Susan Jenkins
  • Ruth Luke

Silver Donors- Silver-level donors generously donate $500-$1000 annually.

  • Alan Benson
  • Amazing Idaho Realty
  • Dennis & Ann Woody
  • David Little
  • Sue Pieratt
  • Ford Fabrication
  • C&S Welding- Sam and Madison Beatty
  • Troy Browser
  • Marcie Rae
  • Kevin Beard- Volume Salons
  • Gem & Tonic
  • Evans Realty

Gold Donors- Gold-level donors have generously donated a cumulative amount of $1,000-$10,000.

  • Little Family Foundation
  • Kelly Meyers Family
  • B&W Fuels
  • Craig Woods
  • Marcus and Andrea Thayer
  • Sonbyrd- Earl Defur
  • Dr. Zachary Bastian
  • Dr. Bill & Lisa Vetter
  • Evans Realty
  • Gregory & Tonna Kershul
  • Judith Barbera
  • Larry & Gretchen Downer

Platinum Donors- Platinum-level donors have generously donated a cumulative amount of >$10,000.

  • The Knox Family
  • Valor Health Auxiliary
  • Brad and Teresa Little Fund- Idaho Community Foundation
  • Sanders Family
  • Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation 
  • Dr. James and Laurey Thomson
  • Dave and Pam Shaw

Interested in Making a Donation?

Valor Health Foundation Logo.

There are many ways to donate to the Valor Health Foundation to improve healthcare in Gem County.

There are many ways to donate to the VHF and to improve healthcare in Gem County.

  • Gifts of Cash or Credit Card
  • Noncash Assets
  • Memorials
  • Insurance Annuities
  • Stocks/Bonds
  • Property Deeds
  • Trusts

Donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for donating to the Valor Health Foundation.

For more information, contact our Foundation Directors through Valor Health at (208) 365-3561 or by writing Valor Health Foundation, Attn: Administration, 1202 E Locust St, Emmett, ID 83617.

Public Inspection of Annual Returns and Exemption Applications:

A private foundation must make the following documents available for public inspection and copying upon request. The IRS also makes these documents available for public inspection and copying. For additional information and copies, please get in touch with the Foundation at (208) 365-3561 or by writing Valor Health Foundation, Attn: Administration, 1202 E Locust St, Emmett, ID 83617.