Fundraising

Support Healthy Rural California: Make a Difference in Rural Healthcare Education

At Healthy Rural California, we are committed to addressing healthcare disparities by training medical professionals who will serve rural communities across California. Your generous support helps us expand access to quality care in underserved areas and provides aspiring doctors with the education they need to make a lasting impact.

We invite you to join our Donor Program and become part of this vital mission. Your contribution helps cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals and ensures that rural communities have access to compassionate, skilled providers. Together, we can create a healthier California—one resident, one community at a time.

Healthy Rural California seeks funds to support current and future programs including:
  • The CARE Team which transitions to Healthy Rural California July 1, 2025
  • Psychiatry and Family Medicine Residencies
  • Community Health Programs

Your donation to Healthy Rural California can be one-time, monthly or yearly. 
 
Thank you for supporting Healthy Rural California’s programs! KeriLynn Anderson, Fundraising and Communications Manager, can be contacted at kanderson@healthyruralca.org. 

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Ways to Give


Friend of Medical Education

Donation Range: $50 – $500
As a Friend of Medical Education, your gift supports ongoing educational programs and the general operations of Healthy Rural California. Your contribution directly impacts the lives of residents and patients in rural communities.

Benefits:
  • Recognition on our website and in our annual report
  • Access to our magazine with updates on HRC programs and success stories
  • Invitations to special events and on rural healthcare

Healthcare Champion

Donation Range: $501 – $1,000
As a Healthcare Champion, your gift directly supports the recruitment and training of healthcare professionals committed to serving rural communities. Your contribution helps ensure the sustainability of our programs and expands the reach of medical education.

Benefits:
  • Recognition on our website and in our annual report
  • A special thank-you gift from Healthy Rural California
  • Invitations to events and opportunities to connect with key stakeholders

Sponsor a Resident

Donation Range: $1,001 – $5,000
When you Sponsor a Resident, your gift helps support medical residents who are being trained to provide healthcare in rural California. This contribution covers residency placements, educational resources, and hands-on training that empowers these future doctors to make an impact where it’s needed most.

Benefits:
  • Personalized thank-you note from a current resident
  • Recognition as a Sponsor on our website and at events
  • Invitation to a special residency program event to meet residents and faculty
  • Regular updates on the resident’s work and impact in rural communities

Rural Healthcare Advocate

Donation Range: $5,001 – $10,000
Become a Rural Healthcare Advocate and play a key role in transforming healthcare access in rural California. This donation helps expand our programs, increase the number of medical residents, and enhance the resources available to underserved communities.

Benefits:
  • VIP recognition at events and in our annual report
  • Priority access to exclusive events and networking opportunities
  • A personalized tour of our programs and a chance to meet residents and faculty

Leave a Legacy

Donation Range: $100,000+
Leave a Legacy with a transformative gift that will shape the future of rural healthcare for generations to come. This exclusive giving level is ideal for those who wish to make a lasting impact through endowments, bequests, or other planned gifts. Your contribution will create enduring change in healthcare access and education in rural California.

Benefits:
  • Permanent recognition on our Legacy Wall and in our annual report
  • Opportunity to meet with HRC leadership to discuss legacy giving options
  • Invitations to exclusive donor recognition events
  • The ability to designate your gift to a specific program, scholarship fund, or initiative
  • Special acknowledgment in HRC’s ongoing communications and events

Why Donate?

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us achieve our mission of improving rural healthcare through medical education. Your support enables us to:
  • Train the next generation of healthcare providers dedicated to rural communities
  • Provide critical educational resources and hands-on experience for medical residents
  • Expand access to quality healthcare in underserved rural areas

Ready to Make an Impact?

Click below to donate or learn more about each of our giving levels. Your support is essential in building a healthier, stronger California.

Together, we can make a lasting difference in rural healthcare.

Have Questions?
If you would like more information about our donor program or planned giving options, please contact:
Keri Lynn Anderson
Fundraising and Communications Manager
Email: kanderson@healthyruralca.com
Phone: (530) 487-7061