FAQs
We are here to help you, help us. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions you may have regarding your donation. Please feel free to call us at 203-384-3522 should you have a different question, or complete our contact form. We would be happy to assist you.
When you make a gift to Bridgeport Hospital, you are part of the advanced medicine and compassionate commitment that touch so many lives in our community. Every person deserves to live the best life they are capable of living. At Bridgeport Hospital, we work every day to make that come true. With your support, we help make lives better.
Visit our Ways to Give which highlights all the ways you can support Bridgeport Hospital.
Thank You for Your Support!
Your thoughtful contributions make a significant difference in the lives of our patients and families. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and we are grateful to have you as part of our community.
There are many ways to give to Bridgeport Hospital. You can use your credit card on our online giving form ,fund a future gift through a bequest or life-income gift, or make a charitable gift from your IRA. Visit Other Ways to Give to learn more.
To mail a gift or pledge, please complete our printable form and mail it, along with your contact information and check, to:
Bridgeport Hospital Foundation
267 Grant Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Please make your check payable to Bridgeport Hospital Foundation.
Yes, you may choose or manually enter the fund you wish to support on the online donation form or our printable form.
Yes, online donations will receive an emailed acknowledgment right after the gift is processed. Mailed donations will receive an acknowledgement in the mail within (15) days once the gift is processed.
For a duplicate copy, please call the Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Office at 203-384-3522 or email us at foundation@bpthosp.org. Be sure to include your full name and complete address, as well as the date and amount of your donation, in your email so that we can properly locate you in our database.
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Making a tribute gift to Bridgeport Hospital is a meaningful and enduring gesture to remember a loved one, honor someone special in your life or thank an outstanding caregiver. Visit our Tribute Giving page for more information.
The following is suggested language for an obituary or other tribute:
“In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of [NAME] to Bridgeport Hospital Foundation, Bridgeport, CT 06610”. Donations may be made out to “Bridgeport Hospital Foundation.” Checks may be made out to Bridgeport Hospital Foundation with (Full Name) indicated in the memo line. Honorary or In memory of donations may also be made online at foundation.bridgeporthospital.org/bh-fund-donate/
We’re truly grateful to everyone who helps support the mission of Bridgeport Hospital by raising funds and awareness for our vital programs, services and facilities. We have several ways to fundraise:
- Use our Start Your Own Fundraiser site to set up your own personal fundraising page to support an area of the hospital that is important to you.
- Visit our Areas to Support page to learn about the many areas of the hospital that you can support.
- Learn more about hosting your own fundraiser in our Third Party Event Guidelines for fundraising.
Visit Planned Giving from more information these and other kinds of planned gifts. Or call the Bridgeport Hospital Foundation at 203-384-3522 for more information.