2024 IHCA Foundation Scholarship Application
Upcoming Fundraisers
2024 Fundraising Opportunities
Mission: The Idaho Health Care Association Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life of the aged and those with disabilities in Idaho and to supporting the education of individuals who serve them.
IHCAF Priority Goals for 2024
Raise $10,000 this year.
Objectives:
- Hold fundraising events (raffles, silent auction, & golf tournament)
- Pursue public donations
- Recruit caregivers to the industry
- Partner with technical schools, universities, and colleges
Provide funds to pay for training for individuals working in Idaho health care facilities & agencies and the community at large.
Objectives:
- Seek funding to pay for job skills training, education, and tools for employee retention and moving up the career ladder
Work to create a positive public perception for the long term care profession.
Objectives:
- Publicize work of the Foundation
- Hold educational sessions for professionals and public
- Promote a “how to” checklist for families to use when selecting an appropriate health care setting
- Partner with community organizations
Promote careers in long term care by awarding scholarships to those continuing employment in Assisted Living, Intermediate Care Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities and Home Health, Home Care & Hospice Agencies.
Scholarship application (only one submission needed):
- Award Delta Holloway Scholarship (up to $3,000)
- Award Dorothy Witmer Scholarship (up to $3,000)
- Award Sheri Rogers Scholarship (up to $3,000)
- Award Diana Cullin Scholarship (up to $3,000)
- Award Sue Linja Scholarship (up to $3,000)
* For donations, you may need the foundation’s W9, which you can download HERE.
The Idaho Health Care Association Foundation (IHCAF) earned 501(c)(3) nonprofit status as recognized by the IRS in June, 2008.