CHI Mercy Health Mercy Foundation

10/10/2026

Save the date for the 33rd Annual Festival of Trees, December 3–5, 2026.

This year’s Mardi Gras Christmas celebration brings together three days of holiday tradition, community and giving in support of Mercy Foundation.

🎄 Thursday, December 3
Silver Bell Luncheon | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Enjoy live and silent auctions, followed by featured entertainment from A Holly Dolly Christmas, a Dolly Parton tribute by Kelly Vohnn.

A Home for the Holidays | Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
A special Christmas party for foster children. Reservations are required through the Department of Human Services. Contact Karen Parker at (541) 315- 8464 to make a reservation.

🎄 Friday, December 4
Community Day | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Enjoy community resources and free viewing of the beautifully decorated Festival of Trees. No cost to attend; donations are appreciated.

🎄 Saturday, December 5
Gala Benefit Dinner & Auctions | Doors open at 5 p.m.
Enjoy live and buy-it-now auctions and a social hour with hors d’oeuvres and music by Vine Katz from 5–6:15 p.m., followed by dinner and featured entertainment by Hit Machine.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for this beloved Douglas County holiday tradition.

🎟️ Get your tickets and find event information at https://ow.ly/vT7450ZQnms.

09/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up to support and give back to such an important cause.

Mercy Foundation announced its annual “Challenge of the Heroes” event, held throughout Douglas County on September 17, raised more than $24,000 to benefit Dougl

07/06/2026

Humankindness starts with you. 💙

When a community comes together, great things can happen.

Every gift to Mercy Foundation helps support programs, technology, and services that strengthen the health of Douglas County and improve the lives of our neighbors and loved ones.

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, 100% of every gift remains local, helping us continue our mission of providing compassionate care close to home.

➡️ To plan your year-end gift or make a donation today, visit https://ow.ly/q0t050ZjFJQ.

06/01/2026

Thank You. 💙

To all the women of Douglas County who attended the Celebration of the Ole Bags, your generosity, support, and commitment to our community’s youth is deeply appreciated.

Your willingness to give back helps create opportunities and encouragement for the young people we serve, and that impact will be felt throughout the year ahead.

We are sincerely grateful for each of you and hope to see you again next year. 👒 🫖

05/12/2026

Mercy Foundation is honored to be recognized by Oregon State University Extension Service for our Food Program and its impact on patients in need at discharge.

The program provides nutritious meals to support healing, wellness, and recovery for patients facing food insecurity during a critical time in their care journey.

This recognition reflects the power of community partnerships and the compassion of those who help make this program possible. Together, we are helping nourish hope, health, and healing, one meal at a time.

Presented by Mandy Hatfield, OSU Extension (left) to Lisa Platt, Mercy Foundation (right)

04/28/2026

A round of applause for Marion Pearson! As one of the Northwest Region's representatives, Marion has completed and graduated from the Lloyd Dean Institute on Human Kindness and Health Justice.

Marion, along with her fellow candidates representing the Northwest Region contributed to the region receiving top honors for their joint presentation at the Institute's conference in Arizona.

This impressive recognition underscores the talent and dedication of our regional representatives.

We commend Marion Pearson for her successful completion of the three-month curriculum and her pivotal role in bringing recognition to the Northwest.

04/09/2026

The garden of pinwheels is planted and ready! 💙

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, raising awareness and supporting safe environments for children. Let's work together to protect our youth.

04/09/2026

Douglas County is committed to protecting our children!

We're proud to support National Child Abuse Prevention Month and empower strong, better futures for all kids.