One pregnant refugee + two nonprofits = wraparound support that changes the lives of a mother and baby forever. That’s what happened when a team from Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation’s Mobile Health Outreach Ministry encountered Alisa* at a recent Catholic Charities Jacksonville’s food pantry distribution where we staff a monthly informational outreach table.
Sometimes the most profound moments of care happen far outside the walls of a hospital. They happen in community centers, parking lots, and mobile units — wherever people are, wherever need exists.
I am truly humbled by the incredible generosity and commitment this community brings to our mission every single day. Whether you have given your time, your treasures, or simply your heart, you are a part of something that is changing lives across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia — and that is something we never take for granted.
More than $726,000 in Jacksonville physician philanthropy allocated to transform Northeast Florida healthcare. Physicians Giving Society members invest personal funds in Mobile Health, NICU expansion, and caregiver support programs.
Caitlin Brunell eagerly began her new role as president of Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation on Jan. 1. Caitlin most recently served as the executive director of the American Heart Association in Jacksonville, leading operations and initiatives across the First Coast market.
Maramarina had only twelve precious minutes to hold her newborn daughter Alara before she was whisked away to the NICU. Thanks to Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County NICU team, mom and baby are now doing well, yet their story serves as a poignant reminder about why an expanded Level II NICU is needed in the area.
More than $726,000 in Jacksonville physician philanthropy allocated to transform Northeast Florida healthcare. Physicians Giving Society members invest personal funds in Mobile Health, NICU expansion, and caregiver support programs.
When Anna came to one of our Mobile Health units for a sports physical, she discovered something that could change her life. Stories like Anna’s happen every day because of faithful partners like the Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust, which has supported our Mobile Health pediatric programs for 25 years with consistent, generous giving.
Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside has been named one of the Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S. by Soliant Health, earning 16th place nationwide and standing as Florida’s only hospital on the prestigious list.
U.S. News & World Report has honored three Ascension St. Vincent’s hospitals in its 2025-2026 Best Hospital Rankings for exceptional quality of care—and this achievement belongs to our entire community.
