It’s no exaggeration to say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, no matter where they are from, where they work, and how much money they have in the bank. The rise in unemployment also means a rise in the number of uninsured Texans, meaning that more people than ever before will need a place to turn for their health care. They can find that place at Legacy, but we need your help to continue treating our at-risk friends and neighbors.

• More than 200,000 people in Southeast Texas rely on Legacy for their care each year, and we plan on being here for them on the other side of this crisis.

• More than 30% of our patients are uninsured, and that number will increase significantly as more and more Texans lose their health insurance as they are laid off or furloughed.

• 69% of Legacy’s patients are living in poverty and many will be devastated as the unemployment rate continues to rise. These at-risk Texans need your help to stay healthy so they can go back to

There are many ways to support Legacy’s programs and services, from events benefiting School-Based Health Care and HIV services, to becoming a Legacy’s Little Readers Champion for pediatric literacy, or the #Task4Masks campaign collecting cloth masks for patients. Planned Giving offers a variety of opportunities for more significant contributions to Legacy’s mission. And our new partnership with DonateStock.com provides a free, easy way to extend tax savings of stock contributions.

With the uncertainties ahead in 2021, your philanthropic support is more valuable than ever as it provides Legacy with the financial flexibility necessary to react to new circumstances as they arise. Please consider a donation to support Legacy’s vision of connecting our community’s health every day in every way.

You may also donate by texting legacycv19 to 832-990-0289

It’s easier than ever to donate stock to Legacy Community Health. You can avoid the tax on the gain while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution and earn two to three times the tax savings of donating cash. Visit our page at DonateStock.com to learn more.

Does your company have a matching gift program? Your or your spouse’s gift, even if you’re retired, can double or triple its impact for Legacy’s patients when your employer matches your family’s charitable contributions. Click below to see if your company participates in matching gift program.

If your company matches gifts, please complete the available form listed in the search results above. Then, submit the completed form with your signature to your employer and submit a copy of it by regular mail or email to the addresses listed in our contact information below.

Legacy Community Health
ATTN: Development Department
P.O. Box 66308
Houston, TX 77266-6308
giving@legacycommunityhealth.org