I presided over the meeting of Adventist Health\u2019s Central Valley Health Foundation\u2019s Board of Directors meeting this past Friday. Many people aren\u2019t aware of all the great things Adventist Health does in the Central Valley region. One of the many things it does is to offer two warehouses of items many individuals and families may need but cannot afford.
\nAdventist has teamed up with World Vision International to ship items returned to Costco to two warehouses in the central valley, one in Hanford and one in Reedley. These items are then distributed through local non-profit and church organizations. Items include everything from beds and bedding to barbeques, bicycles, and televisions. Almost any household item you can think of that may be in a Costco might be available at one of these warehouses.
\nA recent donation of a simple barbeque to a local men\u2019s halfway house was met with great gratitude, and a few tears, because, as one house member put it, \u201cWe usually feel forgotten by society. This reminded us that we are not forgotten.\u201d
\nThere are countless stories like this occurring almost daily. The need is great.
\n I\u2019m honored to be a member of the Board of Directors of this generous foundation. Adventist Health\u2019s Central Valley Health Foundation\u2019s next large project is getting a free mobile care unit on the road, so that health care can get delivered to patients lacking transportation and\/or money. I’ll keep you updated on the progress of this project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"