WHEATON FRANCISCAN - ST. JOSEPH FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A NUMBER OF PROJECTS AFFILIATED WITH THE HOSPITAL. THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS PHILANTHROPIC CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS AND FACILITIES LISTED ABOVE AND ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THE GENERAL COMMUNITY AS WELL. FUNDRAISING EFFORTS HELP TO MAKE MANY VALUABLE SERVICES POSSIBLE, INCLUDING FREE OR DISCOUNTED HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, TARGETED SERVICES TO SENIOR PATIENTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENHANCE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF WHEATON FRANCISCAN STAFF.