Community investment shapes healthcare access
The story of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare demonstrates how community investment and donations can transform healthcare access for generations. When the city of Chesapeake was formed in 1963, residents recognized that having their own hospital was essential for their community’s health and growth. The grassroots fundraising campaign that helped build Chesapeake General Hospital in the 1970s raised more than $1.24 million from residents who believed in the importance of local healthcare access.
Today, that same spirit of investment remains crucial for ensuring our growing region has access to cutting-edge healthcare technology and services. Donations to healthcare organizations enable investments in digital infrastructure, telehealth capabilities, and the modern technology platforms that are expected from their healthcare providers. When community members support their local healthcare system through charitable giving, they’re directly contributing to the digital transformation that makes healthcare more accessible and appealing to younger generations.
About the Foundation
Over 30 years ago, the Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation (CRHF) was established in 1993 to help further the mission and vision of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (CRH). With the generous gifts of time and donations, CRH has been able to grow and expand to meet the needs of the community that built it more than 40 years ago. Your philanthropy helps to ensure this tradition of caring continues for generations to come.