We do more than just give to organizations. We strive to develop strong relationships and invest in our partnerships over the long term. We promote best practice sharing and building connections within our non-profit community. This commitment is evident through quarterly collaboration calls, a LinkedIn group, and our annual Foundation Grantee and Non-Profit Partner Conference.

This year’s conference was held in person at our corporate headquarters, convening nearly 50 of our partner organizations. To expand access to the conference, travel and lodging was covered for all out-of-town non-profit attendees. Dr. Judy Monroe, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation, served as keynote speaker and spoke about the importance of utilizing community organizations and independent pharmacists to listen with intention, collaborate, and co-design health access programs to build trust in our community programs. A panel discussion highlighting disparities in healthcare, moderated by Jenny Sherak, SVP & President, Specialty Physician Services, featured our partners Family Reach, Angel Flight East, and American Cancer Society. A second panel discussion, focused on breaking down the stigma of mental health and how we can work together to address and enact change, was led by Gina Clark, President of the AmerisourceBergen Foundation and Chief Communications and Administration Officer at AmerisourceBergen. Panelists included Not One More Vet, CADCA, Nurse-Family Partnership, and K9 Partners for Patriots.

At the AmerisourceBergen Foundation, we foster diverse, equitable, and inclusive partnerships that create healthier lives and communities. Our existing Foundation partners strive to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the work they do while focusing on meeting the needs of diverse populations in traditionally underserved communities.