Local organizations awarded $50K as part of HCA's Health Equity Catalyst Grant Program

El Paso, Texas — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, which is part of HCA Healthcare, announced today that the HCA Healthcare Foundation has awarded $50,000 in grants to two local organizations as part of HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Healthier Tomorrow Fund—a community impact fund focused on addressing high-priority community needs and health equity. El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and United Way of El Paso County will each receive Health Equity Catalyst grants for $25,000.

“We’re committed to helping our community stay healthy and strong,” Art Garza, chief executive officer of Del Sol Medical Center, said. “El Paso is more than where we work — it’s our home. We’re thankful to support organizations like these that care deeply for this community and meet people where they are.”

“Our role in healthcare extends beyond clinical settings,” Alejandro Romero, chief executive officer of Las Palmas Medical Center, said. “It’s about showing up for our community in meaningful ways. Through the Health Equity Catalyst grant, we’re helping expand access to care and resources for families who need it most.”

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is dedicated to uniting the community in the fight against hunger, nourishing neighbors and feeding hope for stronger futures. With a mission to address the ongoing hunger crisis in the region, the food bank works to provide nutritious food, education and vital resources to those in need.

United Way of El Paso County is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening families and communities through strategic planning, fundraising and program support. For over a century, United Way has mobilized community resources and partnerships to tackle El Paso’s most pressing challenges in education, health, basic needs and financial stability.

Funding the Healthier Tomorrow Fund at the HCA Healthcare Foundation is one example of the many ways HCA Healthcare is making a positive impact in the communities it serves. In 2023, HCA Healthcare provided charity care, uninsured discounts and other uncompensated care at an estimated cost of $3.7 billion. Additionally, HCA Healthcare contributed more than $43 million to community organizations in 2023.

For more information on the HCA Healthcare Foundation, visit HCACaring.org.