The Parker’s Community Fund will establish the Roper St. Francis Foundation Parker’s Community Impact Fund with a $5 million gift. This will support community health initiatives and the caregivers of Roper St. Francis Healthcare across the Charleston, S.C. area.

This Parker’s Community Fund investment—the largest gift in the history of the Roper St. Francis Foundation—was announced at the 17th annual Roper Xavier Society Gala.

“We are truly honored to support the patients and caregivers at Roper St. Francis Healthcare and are inspired by the healthcare system’s vision for the future. Parker’s and Roper St. Francis Healthcare share a commitment to the Lowcountry community and to improving lives,” said Greg Parker, founder and CEO of Parker’s and Parker’s Kitchen.

Parker established the Parker’s Community Fund in 2020. Over the years, Parker’s has donated more than $30 million to support charitable causes across coastal Georgia and South Carolina.

“We are deeply grateful to Greg and the Parker’s Community Fund for helping to fuel programs that support our community and caregivers,” said Dr. Jeffrey DiLisi, president and CEO of Roper St. Francis Healthcare. “This transformational gift will help us expand upon the work we are already doing to increase access to care in the Lowcountry.”

The Parker’s Community Impact Fund will support programs at the core of Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s mission. This gift will enhance numerous existing priorities, including: the Greer Transitions Clinic, assistance for uninsured and underinsured patients, debt-free degree programs and career development services for Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammates, youth apprenticeships, on-the-job training for historically marginalized communities and emerging initiatives to help Roper St. Francis Healthcare meet its 2030 vision.

“Ensuring teammate success and serving our patients and community are central to Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s mission of ‘healing all people with compassion, faith and excellence,’” said Stacy L. Waters, president of the Roper St. Francis Foundation. “We are extremely thankful for this incredibly generous gift from the Parker’s Community Fund. This historic and visionary gift will have an extraordinary impact for generations to come.”  

In The Community

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Stewart’s Shops Supports 4-H 

Stewart’s Shops donated $100,000 to the Saratoga County 4-H for its 4-H Lead the Legacy Campaign to raise funds for a new educational facility at the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center in Ballston Spa, N.Y. The center is used by 4-H youth clubs and for community events and attracts over 12,000 youth each year. 

The expansion will include 3,780 square feet of additional classroom space, a dedicated space for STEM, space to host robotics teams, additional restrooms and a community event space.

Stewart’s gives $9 million annually to over 6,000 nonprofit organizations. 

Rutter’s Boosts Youth Sports 

Rutter’s Children’s Charities brought back its $50,000 Youth Sports Giveaway for 2023. Local youth sports leagues applied online and 100 teams were chosen to receive a $500 donation for use towards uniforms, equipment, travel expenses and other team needs.

“We’re excited to continue our support of local kids and young adults to get involved in sports,” said Chris Hartman, president of Rutter’s Children’s Charities. “After seeing the impact of the giveaway in 2022, we can’t wait to see the results in 2023!”

Hy-Vee Aims to Donate 100 Million Meals 

Hy-Vee announced an initiative to help fight hunger across its eight-state region. Now through the end of the year, Hy-Vee aims to provide 100 million meals to the Feeding America network of partner food banks across the Midwest. This collaborative campaign brings together Feeding America partner food banks, manufacturers and suppliers, as well as Hy-Vee customers, to help support people across the Midwest who are experiencing food insecurity.  

The 100 Million Meals Challenge began March 1 with a register round-up across all Hy-Vee, Dollar Fresh Market and Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations. 

Enmarket Raises $250,000  

Savannah, Ga.-based Enmarket raised $250,000 at its fourth-annual Enmarket Charity Classic golf tournament. The funds are to be split evenly between the 200 Club of the Coastal Empire, which serves the families of fallen first responders, and Make-A-Wish Georgia. More than 280 golfers participated in the charity tournament this year.

“This event benefits two remarkable nonprofit organizations, and Enmarket couldn’t be prouder of our role in helping both the 200 Club and Make-A-Wish Georgia,” said Matt Clements, Enmarket’s president. 

Crosby’s Donates to Children’s Hospital   

Crosby’s and Reid Petroleum Corp. supported the Patricia Allen Fund benefiting John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital with a donation of $86,805.13. Throughout the NFL football season, Crosby’s offered multiple ways for customers to assist in supporting pediatric critical care through the following donation opportunities: 17 cents for every slice purchased of Crosby’s fresh-baked The Mafia Pizza, a penny for every gallon of fuel dispensed at designated dispensers for “Gallons for Patricia Allen,” $2 donations directly from customers in pin-up donations and 8% from every custom-designed t-shirt purchased for “Circle the Wagons.” Crosby’s has 87 locations throughout New York and Pennsylvania.