About Us - A Tale of Two Beginnings

In 1882, a two-story boarding house in Pueblo, Colorado was converted into St. Mary’s Hospital by the Sisters of Charity. Two Sisters of Charity—Sister Maria Teresa O’Donnell and Sister Cephas Bray visited Pueblo and realized the need “which the poor and afflicted had of their services.” Permission was granted to found a hospital. Over 100 years ago, eight sisters founded St. Mary’s Hospital.

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The St. Mary-Corwin Health Foundation helps our caregivers provide quality care to our patients and their families through the generous support of our community.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.

Our Vision

A healthier future for all—inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by our humanity.

Our Values

Compassion / Inclusion / Integrity / Excellence / Collaboration

Recognition of Excellence

For the ninth consecutive year, CommonSpirit Health has again been ranked among the top high-performing health care fundraisers in North America by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

High Performer Awards 2024

Board & Governance

St. Mary-Corwin Health Foundation is governed by a board of dedicated members comprised of community volunteers, business executives, and hospital and health care professionals who strive to improve the health of our region. The board members assist in the many aspects of the Foundation's fundraising efforts and with increasing awareness of St. Mary-Corwin Hospital and St. Mary-Corwin Health Foundation.

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Board of Directors

Staff

We would love to hear from you. Please contact us:

St. Mary-Corwin Health Foundation
1008 Minnequa Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004

Phone: (719) 557-5247
Email: Linda.Russell900@CommonSpirit.org

Financials

At St. Mary-Corwin Health Foundation, a member of CommonSpirit Health, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our community as well as to the transparency of our work and business. Presented here is the Annual Report on behalf of CommonSpirit Health.