Guest Author: Jennifer “JJ” Jones is a writer and communicator for CHG Healthcare. This article was originally published on CHG News Have you ever had to choose between buying groceries and going to the doctor? Thousands of families face that dilemma. Many of them are right in our own backyards….
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Sustainable Healthcare Grants: What are they?
What does it look like for a family in Utah when they don’t have insurance or access to medical care? In January, the Making a Difference Foundation staff, officers, and board members got to see firsthand not only what it looks like, but what it feels like when touring the…
Your Donations Make a Difference!
Guest Blogger: Ronnie Williams My name is Ronnie Williams and I have been the treasurer and financial officer of the Making a Difference Foundation (MADF) since its inception in December 2016. My most important responsibility as financial officer is to make sure your donations are used efficiently and effectively to…
New Year, New Ways to Travel
Covid has changed so many plans over the past 2+ years. I think almost everyone has experienced some sort of event or trip being postponed, rearranged, or just canceled all together. It still seems like every month our plans for medical mission’s change. It’s hard to plan when the world…
Virtual Volunteering
Guest Blogger: Sharon Gorman Making a Difference Foundation Vice President No one expected the coronavirus pandemic to keep us at home for as long as it has, and with all that extra time indoors, it’s easy to feel a little aimless. But, there are online volunteer opportunities to consider…
The Importance of Giving Back
Guest Blogger: Brittney Devey Making a Difference Foundation Board Member Hey everyone! I want you to think about the word “Community” for a second and what it means to you. Your community can be so many different things! Your community can be as small as your immediate family or friend…
Why Should I Give Back (by going a Medical Mission)?
Guest Blogger: Eddie Christensen Making a Difference Foundation Board Member Why Should I Give Back (by going a Medical Mission)? India, Kenya, Haiti, Paraguay, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Panama all sound like fun and exotic places – and they most certainly are. But think deeper. How many people have you…
Disaster Relief Medical Missions
The Making a Difference Foundation is committed to helping you find a way to give back that fits your passion and experience. There are so many different types of medical missions available, and each one is different based the nonprofit partner you choose, the country you visit, and the type…
Local Grant Video: Why I Volunteer at the YMCA
Greg McLeod, from our Weatherby NC office, talks about his experience in applying for and receiving a Local Grant!
A Letter from Foundation President and Chair of the Board
Dear Friends, Like many organizations, the Coronavirus pandemic caused us to dramatically change in 2020. As the virus spread quickly throughout the world in the first quarter, most of our 2020 plans and goals were immediately made obsolete. Our mission to support healthcare providers and CHG Healthcare employees find their…