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Burbank HealthCare Foundation Invests $168,500 to Promote Health and Wellness
in the Burbank Community through Grants andScholarships  


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Important Deadlines

Oct. 1, 2011 - Grant Reports due for period ending June 30
Oct. 1, 2011 - Grant Applications Due
Nov. 30, 2011 - Scholarship Applications Due
April 1, 2012 - Grant Reports due for period ending Dec 31

This flu season, the Burbank Healthcare Foundation reminds you to -
         GET THE FLU SHOT NOT THE FLU!
Learn how to help keep your family healthy during flu season.

                   visit the Flu Facts website: www.flufacts.com

 
Burbank HCF Updates
Our office is located within the Burbank Chamber of Commerce, on Magnolia Blvd. Our website now features updated grant and scholarship application guidelines and application forms which can be downloaded and printed or completed online. Grant recipients will find the semi-annual grant report form now conveniently available on the website for download and completion or online submission. And if you have any questions related to the Foundation, please feel free to contact Burbank HealthCare Foundation’s new Program Officer Geri Hernandez at
              (818) 559-2423         (818) 559-2423 or .

Geri Hernandez, BHCF Program Officer
Geri Hernandez, BHCF
Program Officer
Meet Geri

Geri Ostil Hernandez has over 15 years experience working with non-profits, most recently with the American Red Cross where she specialized in marketing and relationship building. She looks forward to working with the Burbank HealthCare Foundation because it fits in with her passion for making a difference. Says Geri, “What you give makes life meaningful, powerful, and positive. Ultimately, it is what you get back.”

Burbank HealthCare Foundation Annual Dinner
On March16, 2011  Burbank HealthCare Foundation hosted its annual awards dinner at The Castaway in Burbank  to recognize local organizations who were awarded Grants for 2011.

In addition to learning about our local organizations and their efforts to impact the community, guests included our 2011 Scholarship Recipients and Mayor Anja Reinke who was present to acknowledge all the award recipients.

Philip DeNova - Burbank Community YMCA, T.J. Baptie – BHCF Board Member, Dr. Keith Emmons – BHCF Chairman of the Board, Anja Reinke – Mayor of Burbank
Pictured left to right: Philip DeNova - Burbank Community YMCA, T.J. Baptie – BHCF Board Member, Dr. Keith Emmons – BHCF Chairman of the Board, Anja Reinke – Mayor of Burbank


2011 Grant Recipients

Burbank HealthCare Foundation is proud to support the following local organizations:

Angel Flight West

Boys & Girls Club of Burbank

BCR

Burbank Community YMCA

Burbank Temporary Aid Center 

Family Service Agency of Burbank

Golden State Gymnastics
Kids' Community Dental Clinic 

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Providence High School

Supporters of Senior Services in Burbank

Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation
The Burbank HealthCare Foundation is proud to support the work of Burbank Community YMCA, one of our 2011 grant recipients.

Burbank YMCAThe Burbank Community YMCA has been serving the residents of Burbank for over 80 years and has been situated in its downtown Burbank location since 1945. The well-regarded non-profit organization promotes Youth Development, nurturing the potential of every child and teen, Healthy Living, to improve health and well-being, and Social Responsibility, to encourage giving back and providing support to neighbors. The Burbank Community YMCA welcomes contributions to support its mission to provide people of all ages lifelong opportunities to become stronger in spirit, mind and body. Donations allow the YMCA to charge a sliding scale, thereby welcoming all community members, regardless of their ability to pay. www.burbankymca.org

2011 Medical Scholarship Recipients scholarships_2011

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Keith Emmons (BHCF Board President), Mary Micu-Rodriguez, Amanda Bruhnsen, Melania Mirzaei,Leonid Beygelman, Melina Hakopian, Andria Lopez, Katrina Moen, Marie Angela Bontigao

Burbank HealthCare Foundation is proud to support the following students in their medical studies:

Samantha Antonio                         Nursing  - West Coast University


Leonid Beygelman                         Pharmacy - USC

 

Mari Angela Bontigao                    RN - West Coast University

 

Amanda Bruhnsen                        RN - West Coast University

 

Jennifer Farah                                MD - USC

 

Melina Hakopian                           RN - West Coast University

 

Andria Lopez                                  RN - West Coast University

 

Melania Mirzaei                              RN - West Coast University

 

Katrina Moen                                 RN - CSU Channel Islands             

 

Mary Micu-Rodriguez                   RN - West Coast University