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Auxiliary
The Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary (WCHA) serves a critical role at WCH through its fundraising efforts, community programs, and recognition awards and events.
Our Mission is to aid, comfort and promote the general welfare of the patients and their families. The WCHA volunteers services and raises funds by various activities that will support our hospital. The Auxiliary is organized exclusively for charitable purposes for the welfare of the community and is not for profit according to its Constitution.
President John Rein
Vice President Mary Metz
Treasurer Mary Alice Streeter
Secretary Christina Mollison
Ways & Means Chair Helen Farster
Scholarship Chairman Elizabeth Mc Daniel
Nomination Chairman Tom Weckesser
Historian Bonnie Parker
Parliamentarian Barb Swingle
Directors Cindy Farnsworth, Kathi Weaver, Christine Nielsen, and Phil Mariola
Donations and fundraising proceeds benefit the following WCH initiatives:
- Transportation vans
- Funding for qualified individuals for mammograms
- Scholarships for Wayne County graduating seniors
- Xenex light disinfectant machine
- And, much more..
Find out more about the WCH Auxiliary programs offered to the community of Wooster and surrounding areas:
Fundraiser Campaigns:
As the holiday season approaches, the Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary is excited to announce our Annual Tree of Love fundraising campaign. We invite you to honor a special person in your life by purchasing a lighted cut tree that will be displayed on the hospital grounds, complete with an identifying plaque. These beautiful trees not only create a festive atmosphere but have also been a cherished Auxiliary tradition.
By participating in this meaningful endeavor, you will not only celebrate someone special but also support the Auxiliary’s efforts to enhance the programs and services at Wooster Community Hospital. Over the past six years, we have donated over $750,000 to the hospital, funding essential services such as purchasing vans for transportation for community members who cannot drive to medical appointments, and scholarships for graduating seniors in Wayne County.
This year, we are offering three sizes of trees:
- 6-7' Tree: $100
- 7-8' Tree: $200
- 8-9' Tree: $400
To participate in this year’s Tree of Love project, please complete the below form by November 10.
Each tree will be marked with a plaque, and your name will be displayed in the hospital lobby throughout 2025.
In addition to the plaque identifying your tree, your name will also be displayed in the hospital lobby from December 2024-December 2025. We invite you to attend our Lighting of the Trees Ceremony on Tuesday, December 3 at 6p in the Outpatient Pavilion at Wooster Community Hospital.
Thank you for considering the purchase of a lighted tree. Your support makes a difference!
Annual Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary
Valentine’s Day Floral Sale
February 14
8:00 am until gone
(In Our Atrium Area Next to the Gift Shop)
Price Range $14.00 to $45.00
Roses are available: Single, Arranged, or Boxed or choose from a Bouquet of Mixed Flowers
(All with baby’s breath and fern.)
Call (330)263-8299 to Order Your Flowers Today!
Order Forms are available in the Gift Shop, Information Desks, or by clicking here!
2024
The WCH Auxiliary put on their annual Golf Outing at the Wooster Country Club. This event helps raise money and awareness for Wooster Community Hospital and Auxiliary programs, such as the purchase of transportation vans, wheelchairs, and scholarships for Wayne County graduating seniors.
In September, The Wooster Community Hospital hosted a Sporting Clays Classic at Airport Ridge Sporting Clays in Millersburg, OH. Check out some photos capturing the fantastic turnout!
Auxiliary Sponsored Initiatives
The Breakaway Café offers gourmet coffee, specialty drinks, and snack items. Proceeds from the market will benefit the WCH Auxiliary.
- Open Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 7 am - 4 pm
- Tuesday & Thursday: 7 am - 7 pm
Pursue your dreams in the healthcare field with Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary's Scholarship. We are excited to offer five ambitious Wayne County high school seniors the opportunity to receive a $1,500 scholarship toward their healthcare area of focus education. Please ensure your application is returned to our Volunteer Office by April 15th, 2024. The lucky recipients of this scholarship will be notified by May 15, 2024. Should you have any questions about the application process, please don't hesitate to contact Carla Redick at (330) 263-8299. A promising future in healthcare begins here at Wooster Community Hospital.
Printed applications may be addressed and sent to credick@wchosp.org.
Auxiliary Scholarship Form
The Auxiliary Gift Shop offers many great gift ideas and choices. Gift Cards are now available for purchase!
If someone you know is admitted to WCH, you may order items from the gift shop to be personally delivered directly to your friend or loved one’s room.
You may also order items for delivery to a WCH employee.
A 24/7 personal emergency response system that allows you to live alone with confidence for a nominal monthly rental fee. Medical help from WCH health care professionals is only minutes away.
Emotional support therapy dogs make regular visits to various WCH departments, bringing love, friendship, and a ray of sunshine into the lives of hospitalized patients.
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to serve others, and at the same time learn new skills and make new friends?
According to many of our volunteers, the most significant benefit they receive from volunteering is a genuine sense of satisfaction from helping others. Our volunteers come from every walk of life and they appreciate the opportunity to learn new skills and make new friends.
Teenagers and college students have a unique learning opportunity through the Junior Partner program (ages 14-18) and our Medic Aide (college) program. The work our volunteers perform at Wooster Community Hospital is important, and the friendships they make are long-lasting.
Our most popular positions are working at the information desk, gift shop, messenger (delivering internal mail), and escort (running errands). Other volunteers assist patients by filling water pitchers, delivering comfort items, acting as a friendly visitor, and helping with clerical work on the nursing units and wherever needed.
As a WCH volunteer, you’ll receive:
- The satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives
- Free meal for each volunteer day of four hours or more
- Flu shot annually
- Annual recognition and awards event
For more information regarding volunteer opportunities call (330) 263-8299 or e-mail credick@wchosp.org.
