The Saber Strong Foundation
The Saber Strong Foundation is an team member-run charitable organization that will raise money through fundraising activities by Saber’s team members and their families at Saber’s nursing home communities. All funds raised will help Saber team members who have been approved for an award from the Saber Strong team member Hardship Response Program, due to a bona fide emergency, such as severe illness, fire, theft, natural disaster, and/or death of a spouse/child/immediate family member.
Fundraising has started through our Acts of Kindness Calendar event. Each month will have a fundraiser theme with the goal of at least two fundraisers each month.
All money raised going to the Saber Strong Foundation. Please see your payroll coordinator who can provide you with the appropriate form. You can use payroll deduction for either a one-time gift or a recurring gift for each paycheck. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law and will be reported on your Form W-2 for the year.
The Saber Strong Employee Hardship Response Program was established and funded by Saber Healthcare Group originally in 2020 and currently to be able to continue to assist team members, The Saber Strong Foundation was created for fundraising efforts.
IMPACT
The Saber Strong Employee Hardship Response Program has helped various team members in our communities who are experiencing emergencies resulting in financial hardship.
175 TEAM MEMBERS HELPED
SINCE NOVEMBER 2020
GAVE
OUT $590,000!
Testimonials
"To have an organization that cares about it's employees' and assists with real life issues they may be having, truly speaks to Saber's integrity!"
"…. suffered not only a financial burden, but also a mental breakdown! The financial award allowed for me to cover ancillary expenses, and ensure that all loose ends were tied up and I had no additional worries. I am truly thankful for what Saber has done for me and my family"
"Employee was brought to tears when I informed her of the generous gift that the Saber Strong Foundation was able to provide to her. She stated she wasn’t sure how she was going to provide for her family being off work, and that the gift from the foundation made sure they would be ok"
"To the Saber Strong Foundation, I would like to thank each and every one that was involved with helping donate funds towards my new home. You guys did not have to help but you guys did and for that I am very very grateful and thankful for all that Saber Healthcare has done for me. You guys helped me put a down payment on my new home. Also the funds helped me get new clothes and shoes"
"I did not plan on having Stage 3 cancer. I did not plan on being out of work for a prolonged period. I had never elected short-term or long-term disability because I did not plan on needing it. Then the unexpected happened, and I did not have a plan at all. That's when my supervisor reminded me about the Saber Strong Foundation. I completed a short application describing my unexpected change of plans, and they stepped in to help. It was such a BLESSING!!! Saber Strong helped bridge a gap and get my family and I through a very unexpected change of plans. You do not ever know what life is going to throw at you, but it is a blessing to know that we at Saber look out for each other through the Saber Strong Foundation. My family and I are very thankful for the help it provided during our time of need."
- Trish McCollum
"……To have an organization that cares about it's employees' and assists with real life issues they may be having, truly speaks to Saber's integrity!"
"…. suffered not only a financial burden, but also a mental breakdown! The financial award allowed for me to cover ancillary expenses, and ensure that all loose ends were tied up and I had no additional worries. I am truly thankful for what Saber has done for me and my family"
"Employee was brought to tears when I informed her of the generous gift that the Saber Strong Foundation was able to provide to her. She stated she wasn’t sure how she was going to provide for her family being off work, and that the gift from the foundation made sure they would be ok"
"in March of 2021, I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer with a cantaloupe size mass. I had surgery and went through 6 months of chemotherapy. I am so grateful that I worked at London Health and Rehab. My administrator, Fred Carpenter and my DOR, Ruby Ferguson were amazing through this journey. This blessed journey of recover left me with a large medical bill. Jim Boylen, VP of Rehab services, reminded Ruby of Saber’s Strong Foundation and they submitted my story to this program. I was amazed at the generosity of my company as they awarded me a large sum of money to pay my medical bills. I want to formally thank Saber Healthcare and Saber Strong Foundation for your support through this journey. Knowing that I work for such a caring work-family has made such a difference!"
"I did not plan on having Stage 3 cancer. I did not plan on being out of work for a prolonged period. I had never elected short-term or long-term disability because I did not plan on needing it. Then the unexpected happened, and I did not have a plan at all. That's when my supervisor reminded me about the Saber Strong Foundation. I completed a short application describing my unexpected change of plans, and they stepped in to help. It was such a BLESSING!!! Saber Strong helped bridge a gap and get my family and I through a very unexpected change of plans. You do not ever know what life is going to throw at you, but it is a blessing to know that we at Saber look out for each other through the Saber Strong Foundation. My family and I are very thankful for the help it provided during our time of need."
"Dear Saber Strong Foundation, Thank you for helping me in my time of need. Your monetary gift is greatly appreciated. What a wonderful program “The Saber Strong Foundation”!!! Thanks again"
"To the Saber Strong Foundation, I would like to thank each and every one that was involved with helping donate funds towards my new home. You guys did not have to help but you guys did and for that I am very very grateful and thankful for all that Saber Healthcare has done for me. You guys helped me put a down payment on my new home. Also the funds helped me get new clothes and shoes"
"When I was on maternity leave I couldn't wait to get bacb to work. My bills were piled up from 3 months with no pay, my car was about to get repossessed, and I didn't know what to do. After about a week bacb to work my son became sick and had to be hospitalized for a week. Unfortunately, I missed a few weeks, being in Chop with my son. I knew that I needed to be at work, but I couldn't let my newborn be sick in the hospital alone, so I stayed with him. I felt like I had no way to get my finances back on track Along with my postpartum and my stress from falling so far behind with my bills I began to really fall into a depression. I was starting to lose hope, that's when I decided to apply for the hardship fund. After a few short weeks I was granted the fund, it honestly was such a huge blessing to my children and I.
I'm forever grateful for the financial assistance I've been bless with, and I'll always remember how Saber Health was here to help me when I was at one of my weakest times."
"I am battling a serious health issue which has cost me to be out of work for an extended period of time. During this time period I didn’t have pto time for the full time period I was out so some of my days off I was not paid for. I have a really big stack of medical bills pilling up as well as prescriptions and Doctor Appointments that need paid. Thru the saber strong foundation I was truly blessed to be rewarded financial assistance in order to help me pay my bills. For everyone who contributes to this program and those that run it I am so very thankful, you made a difference in my life."
"Thank you to the Saber Strong foundation for being there for me when My husband had a major medical issue while out of state. Saber strong helped me with the medical bills that were incurred during that time. I am so happy that a business cares enough about their employees to have this program in place, because I don't know what I would have done. They lifted a burden for me, so that I can concentrate on taking care of my husband."
"After Debbie came through I was without a roof, walls and ceilings were falling in, and there was mold all over. Beds, clothing and
furniture were ruined. I would like to thank the Saber Strong Foundation for their help. Without being given help through their hardship fund I would not have been able to get my roof and inside of my house fixed after Debbie came through. I really appreciate them and those who give to the foundation."