About Us

Before becoming a foundation, the Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation functioned under the name Jersey Healthcare Services as the parent of the Elizabeth General Medical Center and its sister corporations. It functioned as such until the consolidation of Elizabeth General Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital in 2000 at which point this parent function ceased. Jersey Healthcare Services continued in existence until June 10, 2002 when the Board of Trustees voted to change its status to a private foundation and changed its name to Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation. The Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation has been functioning as a private foundation since that time. As such, the Board of Trustees of the Foundation awards grants generated from income-producing properties and income from investments to worthy non-profit healthcare related organizations in the City of Elizabeth and surrounding communities in Eastern Union County, New Jersey.

The Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey and the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders have recognized the Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation for its record of service and leadership within the community and for demonstrating its continued commitment to promoting good health.

Further recognition of the Foundation's good work is listed below:

  • Trinitas Health Humanitarian of the Year Award
  • YWCA of Eastern Union County for dedicated partnership to eliminate domestic violence in Union County.
  • Community Access Unlimited Humanitarian of the Year Award in recognition of support for adults with disabilities and at-risk youth.
  • Bridgeway Community Partnership Award for untiring commitment to individuals dealing with mental illness.
  • Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey Good Neighbor Award for generous support of efforts to help the elderly remain in the dignity of their own homes.
  • Josephine's Place Corporate Partner Award to those organizations whose generosity and commitment advances the missions to provide space and programs that facilitate the empowerment of women.

Some of the most gratifying recognition comes from the stories forwarded to the Foundation about the people who have benefited from the programs and services made possible by funds provided by Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation.

Statement of Mission

The Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation values its roots and heritage of community service that originated with and is derived from the former Elizabeth General Medical Center--the first hospital in the City of Elizabeth. It strives to continue is community service role through active participation in the assessment of community healthcare needs and monitoring of commitments to meet those needs.

Through its work as a private, independent foundation, The Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation provides financial support to non-profit agencies and organizations to strengthen existing and/or seed innovative initiatives that address healthcare and related needs in Eastern Union County. Support is provided on a high-priority basis for the needs of Trinitas Regional Medical Center--especially those needs related to the following Centers of Excellence of the former Elizabeth General Medical Center: Psychiatry/Behavioral Health, Renal Services, Pediatric Services and Nursing Education.

Our Leadership

Dedicated representatives from the community serve on the Board of Trustees and conduct the affairs of the Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation including the review of grant applications and the awarding of grants. The Board also supports efforts to actively promote the history of the three original Elizabeth hospitals.

Trustees are selected on the basis of their willingness to serve in an active capacity and their ability to contribute to the conduct of the affairs of the Foundation.