COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS Procedure and Deadlines for Applications | Submitting an Application Our mission is "to meet the health care needs of the community by an expression of Christian concern for the sick, suffering and dying; to manifest love, truth and justice in health care; and to promote the advancement and application of new knowledge about health care." Providence recognizes the value of community partnerships and values relationships with others who, like us, seek to fulfill similar missions. Because Providence is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, we have established criteria to ensure alignment with our mission and to allow us to strategically focus our limited resources in order to maximize their impact. Criteria for Sponsorships Providence Hospitals evaluates and supports sponsorship requests based on the following criteria: Alignment with our mission Consistency with our religious and ethical directives Alignment with our strategic focus areas: Health/wellness and improving health access, with a priority in the areas of cardiovascular health, women's health and orthopaedics Workforce development as it relates to health care Community and neighborhood development Opportunity for Providence brand recognition through media and logo placement Opportunity to engage employees and physicians Alignment with the hospitals' service area Magnitude of impact and reach (number of individuals impacted) Contact Us Questions about sponsorship applications can be directed to the Public Relations & Marketing Department at Providence at (803) 256-5460.