Find out how you can help ensure the future of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and create a legacy improving the lives of generations to come.
Your Gift Allows Investment in Areas of Greatest Need
There are many ways to support The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. From a one-time online donation to a planned gift, every contribution touches the lives of local community members.
When making your donation, please be sure to choose an area to support. Gifts to our General Fund allow us to direct your contribution to areas of greatest need. You can also contact us to direct your gift to a specific area of interest.
Honor & Memorial Gifts
A gift to The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is a beautiful way to honor a friend, family member or special occasion. Memorial gifts are another way to celebrate a special person, honor a life well lived or leave a message for generations to come. We offer several ways for you to make an honorary or memorial tribute:
The Circle of Healing & Hope, located on the grounds of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, provides a place for serenity, healing, hope and strength. The Angel of Hope at the center of the Circle is based on the statue in Richard Paul Evan's novel "The Christmas Box." It is the 102nd angel of its kind in the U.S.
Granite pavers for the Circle of Healing & Hope walkway are an opportunity to support this special place and create a personal message for your loved one. You can engrave the paver with a name and dates or a note to mark an occasion, memory or milestone.
Purchase a paver online or download a printable form.
Circle of Healing & Hope Ceremony 2025
Commemorate a baby’s birth with a special wall tile engraved with the baby’s name, birth date and footprint. We mount one tile on a unique wall at the Alice T. Miner Women & Children’s Center and you receive a second tile as a keepsake.
Proceeds from this program support parent education classes and continuing education for our nursing staff.
Purchase a tile online or download a printable form.
The Tree of Life is dedicated to those who have received care at the FitzPatrick Cancer Treatment Center and our committed caregivers. Add a leaf to the Tree of Life to honor a patient or staff member. Donations are used for patient and staff education programs and enhancements to patient care.
The Tree of Life recognizes patients who received care at the Kidney Dialysis Unit and the dedicated staff who work there. It reminds us of the strength and resilience our patients show during challenging times.
Add a leaf to the Tree of Life to honor a kidney dialysis patient or staff member. Donations to the Tree of Life are used for patient and staff education programs and enhancements to patient care.
How to Give
We offer many ways to support Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital to fit your needs, from electronic payment to planned gifts and more.
Make a gift via credit card at any time using our online form. You may also provide your credit card information by calling The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital at 518-562-7169.
One-time donations are greatly appreciated. To make your gift go further, please consider a recurring donation. You can change or cancel your gift at any time.
We welcome gifts by check. Please make your check payable to The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and mail it to:
The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
75 Beekman Street
Plattsburgh, NY 1290
To transfer funds electronically to our bank, please contact us.
Making a gift of stocks, bonds and other securities offers a twofold benefit to you: The tax deduction is equal to the fair-market value of the donated securities, and you typically avoid capital gains taxes. Please contact us if you are considering making a gift of stock.
Planned gifts allow you to create an enduring legacy by arranging for future contributions to The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. Some planned giving options include:
- Charitable gift annuities
- Donor-advised funds
- Gifts by will or living trust
- IRA charitable rollovers
- Life income arrangements
- Life insurance
- Real estate
- Tangible assets
Our planned giving experts can help you understand the options available to you and create a charitable plan consistent with your family’s financial goals. To learn more, contact us or explore our planned giving resources.
We welcome foundations and corporations interested in making a grant to The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. Please contact us directly to discuss options.
You can use your gift to set up an endowed fund or special program. In doing so, you can highlight a passion or pay tribute to a loved one who felt connected to a particular program or hospital department. All endowed gifts are carefully invested, and the interest earned provides crucial funding every year. Please contact us to find out more about this option.
Including The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in your loved one’s obituary is a special way to honor their memory. You may include the following text at the end of the obituary:
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 or online.
We will thank each donor who gives in memory of your loved one and provide you with names and addresses if you wish to thank them personally.
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital employees may contribute through automatic payroll deductions. To enroll, visit our intranet home page, select the department “Development,” and click the link to “Make a gift through a payroll deduction.”