LifeCare Health Care Fund
LifeCare Health Care Family of Funds
The LHCF exists because of the generosity of individuals and businesses in our area. The funds we hold provide endowed resources to support the health and wellness of the people of Roseau County. We currently operate 9 separate funds that support specific causes within our county. Please click on the fund below for a detailed explanation as well as a list of past grants from that fund.
2024 LCHF Grant Round is NOW OPEN!
LIFECARE HEALTH CARE FUND GRANTS AVAILABLE
July 22nd, 2024 | Roseau, MN – LifeCare Medical Center is pleased to announce that the 2024 grant round for the LifeCare Health Care Fund (LHCF) will be open from July 22nd to August 28th. Due to the incredible generosity of the citizens in our area communities, this year the LifeCare Health Care family of funds expects to grant more than $175,000 toward projects that positively impact the health and wellness of people in our area. The LHCF provides financial support for health-related projects and services in Roseau County. The fund includes a general endowment fund as well as several sub-funds that support specific purposes, such as cancer care, diabetes and dialysis care, updating and replacing medical equipment, hospice projects, and financial assistance for individuals and families that have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or child.
Organizations and individuals are encouraged to apply for funding to support their health-related initiatives. The grant application period will be open from July 22nd to August 28th and all grant applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision by late September 2024. For more information or to apply, please contact Tanya Semingson at 218-463-4742 or [email protected].
LifeCare Medical Center is committed to improving the health and well-being of the residents of Roseau County. Through the LifeCare Health Care Fund, we are proud to support initiatives that make a positive impact on communities throughout our service area. We look forward to receiving your grant applications and working together to improve health outcomes in Roseau County.
Our Mission
To build, strengthen and sustain healthy communities in our service area.
Provides financial support for health care and senior living related charitable and educational activities, projects, or services benefiting residents and visitors to the LifeCare service area. Part of the LifeCare Family of Funds.
2023:
- $8,500 to Badger School weight room to update equipment.
- $7,500 to the City of Badger to replace and upgrade Durgin Park Playground equipment with a handicapped accessible ramp to the toddler play area.
- $7,300 to Roosevelt Recreation Association to install a toddler area with a handicapped accessible ramp at Roosevelt Centennial Park.
- $6,000 to LifeCare Public Health to support their car seat program including supplies, wages, car seat purchases, and trainings.
- $6,063 to Roseau School to purchase cardio equipment for the fitness center at the school.
- $5,000 to North Region Pregnancy Care Center for moms to earn supplies through education.
- $2,851 to LifeCare EMS for Paramedic equipment bags.
- $2,500 to Altru Clinics to provide developmentally appropriate books to children when they visit any of Altru Roseau County Clinics.
- $1,715 to Roseau Evangelical Covenant Church for books & subscriptions to run the grief share group in Roseau County.
- $1,500 to Warroad School to purchase two stationary bicycles for their weight room.
- $1,500 to Northwest Community Action to provide educational health books and supplies to low-income families.
2022:
- $14,502 LifeCare Rehabilitation Services to purchase Sports Arc Treadmills.
- $5,000 Lutheran Social Services to support the senior meal program in Roseau County.
- $5,000 Warroad Community Development to support their AED initiative.
- $2,500 Ross Community Rink to support their project to purchase new boards for the rink.
- $1,000 Warroad Community Development to support a multi-use trail project.
- $3,600 Warroad Public Schools to purchase ellipticals.
2021:
- $1,038 LifeCare Medical Center to purchase a training mannequin for CNA courses.
- $1,000 LifeCare Medical Center to support a class for new dads.
- $5,000 Lutheran Social Services to support the senior meal program in Roseau County.
- $2,500 Greenbush Middle River School to support renovation of the softball bathrooms.
- $1,336 LifeCare Medical Center to purchase sensory tools for occupational therapy for children.
- $20,000 Warroad Community Development to support the rehabilitation of Government Island.
- $11,615 Roseau School District to purchase exercise equipment for the community school gymnasium.
- $1,000 Lil Chompers Childcare to address the childcare shortage in the area.
Support for programs, projects, activities, and facilities related to LifeCare Greenbush Manor. Part of the LifeCare Family of Funds.
LifeCare Greenbush Manor Fund
2023:
- $4,800 to LifeCare Greenbush Manor to purchase two fall reduction beds for residents.
- $500 to LifeCare Greenbush Manor for Bingo prizes for residents.
2022:
- $2,000 for entertainment enrichment programs.
- $11,749 to purchase a Trishaw bicycle.
2021:
- $1,200 for holiday entertainment and music.
- $860 for activity programming fees.
Support for programs, projects, activities, and facilities related to LifeCare Roseau Manor. Part of the LifeCare Family of Funds.
2023:
- $12,665 to LifeCare Roseau Manor to purchase a Trishaw bicycle for residents.
- $4,000 to LifeCare Roseau Manor to purchase Spectro TV licenses to use on existing monitors to improve quality of life.
- $850 to LifeCare Roseau Manor to purchase Roseau County Fair grandstand tickets for residents & for Bingo prizes.
2022:
- $9,982 for a MaxiLift portable lift assist.
- $350 to purchase grandstand tickets for residents at the Roseau County Fair.
- $4,664 to purchase 2 fall prevention beds for residents.
Provides financial support for medical equipment or other related purposes at LifeCare Medical Center. Part of the LifeCare Family of Funds.
Maggi Adams Medical Equipment Fund:
2023:
- $13,335 to LifeCare EMS to purchase prehospital ultrasound units for emergent use and partially fund a carbon monoxide testing unit for EMTs.
- $6,860 to LifeCare Acute Care Nursing to purchase isolation carts.
2022:
- $5,000 for blood pressure machines in behavioral health.
- $4,847 for Acute Care Nursing CPRmeter2 devices.
- $8,153 for OB Mannequins.
- $5,000 for Arjo maxi move floor lifter.
2021:
- $1,934 for 38 Scientific Epidural and Spinal Injection Trainers. These will allow those providing anesthesia care at Lifecare to maintain their skill level and provide the care the residents of our area expect and deserve.
- $2,309 for an upper body ergometer, dumbbell set, therabands and stability balls for cardiac rehab.
- $5,077 for a procedure chair for our Warroad location.
Provides financial support for programs and services offered by LifeCare Medical Center that address the diabetic and dialysis needs in the service area. Part of the LifeCare Family of Funds.
Eagles Auxiliary Diabetes & Dialysis Fund
2023:
- $5,500 to Altru Health System to purchase new dialysis chairs.
2022:
- $12,000 to provide new treatment chairs for dialysis.
Supports the LifeCare Hospice program. Part of the LifeCare Family of Funds.
Hospice Fund
2023:
$7,000 to LifeCare Hospice in support of the Hospice Program.
2022:
- $7,000 to support hospice services in Roseau County.
2021:
- $7,000 to support hospice services in Roseau County.
Think Pink
2023:
- $5,000 to LifeCare Imaging Department for public awareness information and handouts to patients and specialized trainings for Mammography employees.
2022:
- $4,000 for breast health education and promotion.
2021:
- $3,000 for breast health education and promotion.
Provides funding for projects, programs, equipment, and services necessary to meet the needs of the community as they relate to cancer care and support of individuals being treated for cancer at Lifecare Medical Center or that reside in Lifecare’s service area.
With the generous support of our communities, we are able to provide grants of $400 to individuals in Roseau County undergoing cancer treatment.
How can I apply for a grant?
Grants for most of our funds have an annual application window which opens in August. Applications for the Roseau County Cancer Fund and the Angel Baby Fund are accepted on a rolling basis. Please click below to access those applications.Â
If you have any questions, please contact Tanya Semingson:
218-463-4742 | [email protected]