The public is invited to attend an open house gathering of the newly established Being for Others (BFO) Health and Wellness Foundation on Wednesday, March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a press conference to take place at noon with Christian Blome, Foundation President.

The event will take place at the Dubois County Museum, with parking available behind the building. Attendees can tour the museum, connect with community members, and learn more about the Foundation’s mission and its inaugural grant-making process.

The Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation is a private foundation established following the affiliation between Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center and Deaconess Health System. It is focused on serving the eight counties within Memorial’s service region. This organization seeks to promote vibrant, healthy communities through its $20 million endowment with a vision of creating healthy communities.

“We are so excited to open our doors and share the vision of Being for Others with the community,” said Christian Blome, President of the Foundation. “This open house isn’t just about launching our grant process—it’s about inviting everyone to be part of something bigger. Together, we can build healthier, stronger communities, and we can’t wait to start this journey with you.”

Those interested in attending can RSVP to Meredith Voegerl by emailing mvoegerl@mhhcc.org.