Overlake Hospital Awarded $1 Million Grant from The Paul G. Allen Charitable Foundation and $2 million Grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Overlake Hospital Medical Center’s Campaign for Overlake recently received gifts of $1 million from The Paul G. Allen Charitable Foundation and $2 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

“This $3 million contribution will have an immediate impact on the programs and services at Overlake Hospital,” states Overlake Hospital CEO Ken Graham, “It is through the continued support of our community that Overlake has been able to provide high caliber medical care for the past 41 years.”

“The Paul G. Allen Charitable Foundation has long been committed to strengthening families and communities in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jody Patton, executive director of The Paul G. Allen Foundations. “Overlake Hospital Medical Center provides a vital service to the Eastside community, and is creating programs that will not only affect the health of our communities, but can be leveraged in health care facilities across the country.”

“The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that improve people’s lives in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jaime Garcia, senior program officer for Pacific Northwest giving at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “Overlake is an important provider of health care for our community, and we’re proud to support their goals to increase important medical services for the community.”

The Campaign for Overlake has raised almost $23 million for the improvement and expansion of Overlake’s facilities and services. The three-year, $48 million campaign will support new programs in cancer treatment and care, enhance surgical services, integrate technology throughout the hospital, focus on healing environments for patients and families, and create important new endowed funds for the hospital, generating essential long-term financial strength for Overlake Hospital Medical Center.

The Paul G. Allen Charitable Foundation is dedicated to promoting the healthy development of vulnerable populations and to strengthening families and communities in the Pacific Northwest.  The foundation invests in effective organizations that address significant community needs, reflect best practices, leverage public and private resources, and contribute to lasting, positive social change.  Past grant recipients have included YMCA of Greater Seattle, Refugee Women’s Alliance, Seattle Public Library Foundation, and Outside In of Portland.  Founded in 1988, The Paul G. Allen Charitable Foundation is administered through Vulcan Inc., of Seattle.

On the Internet:
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, www.gatesfoundation.org
The Paul G. Allen Charitable Foundation, www.pgafoundations.com
Overlake Hospital, www.overlakehospital.org