CHI Health Launches Tree of Love Fundraiser in Central Nebraska

Residents in Grand Island and Kearney, Nebraska, can support local healthcare initiatives during the holiday season through an annual fundraising tradition, KSNB reported. CHI Health is offering personalized Tree of Love ornaments to raise money for regional hospital foundations. [1]

According to KSNB, the initiative allows donors to purchase engraved acrylic keepsakes for 20 dollars each. The ornaments are created to honor loved ones as memorials or to mark major milestones, including a baby's first Christmas or a special anniversary. [1]

KSNB reported that the annual program is sponsored by the foundations at CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis. Proceeds from all ornament sales directly support local medical programs and healthcare initiatives within central Nebraska communities. [1]

CHI Health is a non-profit regional healthcare network headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and operates as part of CommonSpirit Health. The network encompasses 28 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities, and more than 150 physician practices across states including Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and North Dakota. [8]

The healthcare organization traces its history back to the late 19th century through religious orders including the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St. Francis. Catholic Health Initiatives consolidated these facilities in 2012 before establishing the current network structure. [11]