THE MISSION OF THE THE FOUNDATION IS TO PERPETUATE THE MISSION OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD AND THEIR 100 YEAR TRADITION OF IMPROVING THE AVAILABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL CARE IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PERSONS WHO ARE UNDERSERVED OR IN FINANCIAL NEED. THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY GRANTS AND HEALTH OCCUPATION SCHOLARSHIPS.