More than medicine. It's personal. SEE THE STORIES It's personal. The stories in this annual report bring those words to life, showcasing our caregivers’ inspiring personal commitment to our patients, their families, our neighbors, and our communities. These stories also show the personal commitment of our donors, our volunteers, and our patients themselves. As was the case when Mount Sinai Hospital opened its doors more than 100 years ago, the people we serve face systemic barriers that often result in severe health disparities—disparities that we help our patients navigate. The COVID-19 crisis is a critical example. The Black and Brown communities we serve on the west and southwest sides each make up only 30 percent of Chicago’s population, but to date, they have suffered 70 percent of the city’s COVID-19 deaths. Partnering with our fellow Chicagoans to ensure our communities have the vibrant health we all deserve is the reason we exist. It’s in our DNA. It’s what we’ve done for the last century, and it is the driver of our mission for the future. Your generosity makes our mission possible. As the largest private safety net health care system in Chicago, we’re proud to share these stories—and even more proud to live them. Because for us, it’s more than medicine. IT’S PERSONAL. 20 20 For Sinai’s health care professionals, it’s personal. You see the signs spread across the sides of hospitals, nursing homes and clinics everywhere: signs declaring “Heroes Work Here.” The signs are new, but at Sinai Chicago, the sentiment definitely is not: we have always regarded our caregivers as heroes. You don’t thrive as the largest private nonprofit safety net provider serving Chicago’s west and southwest sides unless your caregivers are passionate about helping vulnerable patients. We serve a population that struggles to maintain health amidst the daily challenges of violence, poverty, racism and, often, the inability to pay for their health care. In response, our health care professionals make a personal commitment, every day, to serve our patients with dedication, compassion, and heart. When the COVID-19 pandemic came to Chicago, Sinai Chicago’s health care professionals proved themselves to be heroes. READ MORE For a young volunteer, it’s personal. For as long as she can remember, Merlin Valenzuela, 19, thought she couldn’t change her west side neighborhood of Little Village. The community violence, neglected streets, and lack of local jobs and services seemed to be a permanent part of the landscape. The RAY Program (Research Activism for Youth) at Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI) taught her otherwise. Merlin learned about RAY when she was a student at Benito Juarez High School and a volunteer at Mount Sinai Hospital. Launched in 2019, RAY exposes high school students to health research and advocacy and empowers them to create positive change in their communities. Program participants select topics to research and explore possible solutions for community challenges, employing a community health lens. Merlin’s topic was community violence. She knew it was ambitious, but she figured there had to be a way to stop the underlying issues that lead to thousands in Chicago being killed every year. For Merlin, this topic was deeply personal. READ MORE SUPPORTING United Caring DIVERSE Raising Funds and Awareness READ MORE Friends Beyond Borders READ MORE Corporations and Foundations Stepping Up READ MORE “Generation Z” Joining the Charge READ MORE Local Businesses Going Above and Beyond READ MORE Sharing Talents and Passion READ MORE $1,000,000 and above $500,000 to $999,999 $100,000 to $499,999 $50,000 to $99,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $10,000 to $24,999 $5,000 to $9,999 $1,000 to $4,999 Up to $999 Gifts In-Kind In Honor Of In Memory Of Board of Directors Mount Sinai Hospital Endowment Foundation Board FISCAL YEAR 2020 Philanthropic Revenue Total: $10,959,814.76 FISCAL YEAR 2020 How Philanthropic Dollars Were Spent SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD THIS PAGE AS A PDF CONTACT US VIEW LOCATIONS PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE © SINAI CHICAGO 2021 Sinai Chicago (773) 542-2000 A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community