Accretive Health employees forgo razors to raise money
As part of its ongoing commitment to philanthropic activities in the communities it serves, Accretive Health employees founded an organization dedicated to charitable giving, with Accretive Health, Inc., providing an initial financial endowment. Accretive Helping Hands was launched in 2012 as an exciting new way for Accretive Health's 1,750 U.S. employees to extend their volunteerism. Accretive Helping Hands helps patients and their families navigate the difficulties encountered after treatment by partnering with community healthcare and social work providers.
Most recently, six Accretive Health employees partnered with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., for “No-Shave November” to raise money for David's House, a not-for-profit organization that provides accommodations for families of Dartmouth-Hitchcock's pediatric patients. Accretive Health employees received pledges for more than $1,200 by forgoing shaving and having friends and families donate to the charity.
“We are always looking for new ways to help the families of patients at Dartmouth-Hitchcock,” said Corey Armstrong, one of the Accretive Health employees who participated in the fundraising activity. “We've organized meals there in the past, but the ‘No-Shave November' event was another fun way to support David's House and help make families' lives easier while their children are in the hospital!”
About Accretive Helping Hands Accretive Helping Hands is a non-profit organization (501(c)(3) status pending) whose mission is to partner with healthcare and social service providers to jointly identify patients and their families and assist these individuals in a way that extends beyond the episode of care. Those interested in making a donation to Accretive Helping Hands can email the charity at ahhelpinghands@accretivehealth.com.
About Accretive Health At Accretive Health, we are inspired daily by those we serve and are driven to succeed for our partner clients so they can continue to meet the vital healthcare needs of their communities. For more information, visit www.accretivehealth.com.