Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital Awards $176,000 to Local Nonprofits in 2026

Redwood City – April 9, 2026 –  Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital has awarded $176,000 in philanthropic grants to nonprofit organizations in the communities it serves. The grants, part of the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants program, are specifically designed to address pressing health disparities and significantly enhance the health and well-being of vulnerable and underserved populations right here in our community.

The grant program directly supports initiatives that improve community health, advance health equity, and enhance vital local services through targeted charitable contributions. Collaborating 501(c)3 non-profit organizations applied to receive grant funds to address significant issues identified in Sequoia Hospital’s latest community health needs assessment. Identified needs include improving access to care; chronic diseases; preventive practices; housing and homelessness; and mental health.

“These grants reflect Sequoia Hospital’s commitment to working toward a healthier future for everyone in our community and extend out beyond our hospital walls,” said Tricia Coffey, Director of Community Health at Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital. “Our mission is to give back and provide access to essential health resources to help bridge gaps and support the well-being of every individual residing in our community.”

“The Community Health Improvement Grants are a tangible example of how CommonSpirit Health is living its mission and strategically investing to address our communities’ demonstrated health needs,” said Michael Bilton, System Director, Community Health/CommunityBenefit. “By financially supporting and in many cases actively partnering with local organizations in the communities served by our hospitals, we are able to help strengthen prevention, access to care, and vital services for people in crisis.”

Sequoia Hospital funding for local nonprofits is part of a broader commitment by CommonSpirit Health, which awarded a total of $15 million to 329 organizations nationwide.

The following local organizations received grants to support program activities between April 2026 and March 2027:

• Adaptive Physical Education: $46,000
• One Life Counseling Center: $50,000
• Puente de la Costa Sur: $50,000
• Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower: $30,000

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About Dignity Health California

Dignity Health California is a nonprofit network of over 9000 physicians, more than 35,000 employees, 29 acute care hospitals, and 200-plus care centers, including community hospitals, urgent care, surgery and imaging centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Dignity Health California provides award-winning care to communities in five primary markets across the state: North State, Sacramento, Central Valley, Central Coast, and Southern California.

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. Learn more at DignityHealth.org and CommonSpirit.org.

About CommonSpirit Health

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations. In addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings, CommonSpirit has more than 160,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $5 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable and innovative healthcare delivery system. Learn more at commonspirit.org.