UMC is excited to announce today that it has received a donation of $14,500 from the Nora Roberts Foundation. This generous support will help the UMC team continue its lifesaving work during the coronavirus pandemic.

“We are humbled and sincerely appreciative that the Nora Roberts Foundation has chosen to support UMC, especially at this critical time,” stated NFPHC Board Chairman LaRuby May at UMC. “Healthcare resources in underserved communities like ours are stretched like never before, making the timing of this gift especially important.”

The $14,500 contribution will be used to help UMC’s first responders obtain necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and support other employee support services, allowing caregivers to focus on the medical needs and prevention education efforts.

The foundation, created in 2001 by successful businesswoman and best-selling author, Nora Roberts as an avenue of support for organizations promoting and encouraging literacy, children, the arts and humanitarian efforts. These areas, particularly important to her and her family, still serve as the focus of the foundation.

For more information about Nora Roberts, please visit the website: www.noraroberts.com

“The outpouring of support for UMC has been amazing,” added hospital CEO Colene Daniels. “Our first responders and hospital support staff have come together at a time when our community needs us most.”

For more information on the district’s response to COVID-19 visit https://coronavirus.dc.gov/.

For UMC specific inquiries contact: Toya Carmichael, VP of public relations / Corporate Secretary.