Volunteer Service and Fundraising Efforts
Founded in 1971, to support the aims and objectives of the hospital, the
EJGH Auxiliary has supported East Jefferson General Hospital through volunteer
service and fundraising efforts ever since. The mission of the EJGH Auxiliary
is to further the goals and objectives of EJGH by channeling the energy
of the citizens of the community wishing to contribute their time, talent
and financial assistance.
At its inception, this non-profit group was composed of community volunteers
dedicated to brightening the stays of East Jefferson General Hospital
patients by delivering books and magazines throughout the hospital.
Proceeds from the EJGH Auxiliary go towards community programs including nursing education, certifications and healthcare. Over the years the EJGH Auxiliary has furnished one of the first emergency trauma rooms, a room in the neonatal unit, and bought equipment for x-rays, bone scans, pediatrics, the PACU room (recovery room), the Wellness Center, the Yenni Cancer Center, the Breast Care Center and more.
Now in its 50th year, the EJGH Auxiliary has donated over $2 million to the hospital and its programs.
East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary programs and events
Great Ladies and Great Gentleman Awards Luncheon
Since 1975, the EJGH Auxiliary has sponsored the Great Lady/Great Gentleman
Awards to honor eight exceptional volunteers in the Greater New Orleans
area. The luncheon is held annually and includes an auction, raffles and
an awards presentation. Proceeds from the event fund a nursing scholarship
program, a continuing education and certification program for nurses,
and special hospital projects.
Nursing Scholarship Fund
The EJGH Auxiliary created the Nursing Scholarship Fund over 30 years ago.
Since then, it has awarded nearly 200 nurses the opportunity to alleviate
some of their education-related expenses through this scholarship.
The Nursing Scholarship is funded, primarily, through the annual Great
Ladies and Great Gentleman's Luncheon. Nurses who apply and qualify for
the scholarship receive $1,000 a semester to be used toward tuition, books,
supplies or living expenses.
In order to be considered eligible, applicants must be enrolled in nursing school and ready to begin the clinical portion of their schooling. The EJGH Auxiliary considers all eligible students regardless of whether they are striving toward their associates' or bachelors' degree in nursing.
Nursing certification program
This program was organized by the hospital's nursing administration to
assist nurses in obtaining certification. The EJGH Auxiliary raises funds
for this endeavor.
Doctors' Day and Nurses' Day
The EJGH Auxiliary honors East Jefferson General Hospital doctors and nurses
on their own special days for the dedication they show to the hospital
and its patients all year long.
Member dues
Annual and lifetime EJGH Auxiliary memberships are available to anyone who wishes to join. A one-year membership is $35. A lifetime membership is $250.
Interested in membership? Download our membership form here.
Committees
- Membership
- Program
- Addressing/Mailing
- Records/Rewards
- Publicity
- Historian
- Social/Special Events
- Installation
- Great Lady, Great Gentleman Luncheon
2023-2024 EJGH Auxiliary Officers
- Co-President, Mary Crumb
- Co-President, Paige LeMieux
- 1st Vice President, Jane Kahn
- 2nd Vice President, Amy Carbonnette-Cioll
- Corresponding Secretary, Faith Peperone
- Recording Secretary, Dianne Thames
- Treasurer, Linda Criswell
Pictured from Left: Gregory Nielsen, Interim CEO of EJGH/LCMC and Installing Officer; Lise Naccari, Immediate Past President; Paige LeMieux and Mary Crumb,Co-Presidents; Carrel Epling, President Elect; Amy Carbonnette-Cioll, Second Vice -President; Dianne Thames, Recording Secretary; Jane Kahn, First Vice-President; Faith Peperone, Corresponding Secretary and Darlene McGarry, Treasurer.
Help us impact our community
A donation to the EJGH Auxiliary, no matter how large or small, can make a huge difference to a community hospital. Your decision to give will impact and save lives at East Jefferson General Hospital. Your partnership is greatly appreciated as East Jefferson General Hospital continues to strive to be the leader in excellence and quality healthcare for our region.
To make a donation, please mail to:
East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary
4200 Houma Boulevard
Metairie, LA. 70006