St Bernardine Medical Center Receives 5000 Donation

By: Elizabeth Moran

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Elizabeth Moran

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Representatives from Bank of America and St. Bernardine Medical Center gather after the $5,000 check presentation to the Foundation. Pictured from left: Hassan Webb, Bank of America; Steve Barron, president, St. Bernardine Medical Center; Michelle Rainer, executive director/vice president, St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation; Oscar Cortez, Bank of America; Al Argüello, Bank of America, president, Inland Empire Market; Kathleen McDonnell, manager, community benefits, St. Bernardine Medical Center; Kevin Malson, Bank of America; Dana Roesler, chief nursing officer; Linda McDonald, vice president mission services, St. Bernardine Medical Center; and Ron Rezek, chairman, St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees.
St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation received a $5,000 donation from Bank of America to support the hospital’s Stepping Stones program, a teen and young adult volunteer and career development program. Bank of America presented the check to the Foundation early this month. “Bank of America is proud to support St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation in a shared vision to improve the economic health of local communities through education,” said Al Argüello, Inland Empire market president, Bank of America. “One of the pillars of our philanthropic efforts is providing workforce development and educational opportunities that help increase employment and educational opportunities among individuals throughout the Inland Empire.” Established by St. Bernardine Medical Center in 2007, Stepping Stones provides opportunities for students to fulfill their schools’ community service requirements while gaining valuable hospital workplace experience. Proceeds from the donation will support the Stepping Stones program with much-needed funding that will allow St. Bernardine to continue with its mission of building a healthier community by creating pathways into health care jobs for low-income youth in the San Bernardino area. “We have embarked on a new partnership with Bank of America. Their generous donation at the dawn of this relationship will enhance our Stepping Stones program and benefit the community as a whole,” said Ron Rezek, chairman of the St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees. “Bank of America has invested in area youth with the vision of a brighter future. Together we will provide young people with much-needed and appreciated opportunities,” he added.