Sometimes the best way toward progress is empowering those who are already working toward similar goals. We work to support community health by giving local non-profit partners the financial tools they need to serve the underserved and improve their community's health and quality of life.

Dignity Health is dedicated to making a positive impact on the social determinants of health, particularly on the health of those economically-disadvantaged communities served by Dignity Health hospitals, but also nation-wide and world-wide.

Dignity Health investments are to be used by nonprofit organizations for community development programs benefiting under-served populations (economically poor; women and children; mentally or physically disabled; or other disenfranchised populations).

In keeping with our strategic priorities, Dignity Health encourages investments that integrate the following principles:

• Targets resources to low-income communities
• Invests in the revitalization of urban or rural areas
• Empowers low-income people to create, manage and own enterprises
• Demonstrates a commitment to healthy communities
• Safeguards the environment

Direct Loan - secured and/or unsecured loan negotiated between Dignity Health and a nonprofit borrower.

Intermediary Investment - investment negotiated between Dignity Health and a nonprofit organization that lends to other nonprofit organizations and/or those historically underserved by financial markets.

Line of Credit - a promise between Dignity Health and a nonprofit organization to make a direct loan. Terms specify the maximum amount of the line and the time period during which the borrower may draw the funds.

Linked Deposits - a below market rate deposit by Dignity Health that enables a community development financial institution to make small business and affordable housing loans to particular projects.

Equity Capital - stock purchase in community development banks or other types of alternative economic enterprises.

Guarantees - a promise from Dignity Health to a nonprofit organization to pay their financial obligation in the event the nonprofit organization is unable to pay.

Investment Terms: 1-7 years
Rate: Generally at or below market rate