Barton Foundation Introduces Heart Safe Community Program Wednesday, May 26, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Heart Safe Community program, sponsored by the Barton Foundation, is a community-wide effort aimed at educating citizens on the dangers of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). The... READ MORE
Barton Foundation's COVID-19 Response Fund Donates Over $420,000 for Food Insecurity Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Barton Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund, which began in March 2020 to assist local families and individuals facing food insecurity challenges brought on by the pandemic... READ MORE
Working Together to Build Awareness and Break Down Stigma During Mental Health Awareness Month Monday, May 3, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Mental Health Awareness Month is dedicated to building awareness, breaking down stigma and providing resources for individuals and families. During the month of May, South Lak... READ MORE
Barton Foundation to Award $100,000 to Non-Profit Organizations Engaged in the Health and Well-being of the Lake Tahoe Community Friday, April 30, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Guided by the results of the Community Health Needs Assessment, Barton Health partners with local non-profit organizations to support programs and initiatives that are aimed a... READ MORE
Opinion: A Look Back on the Pandemic Monday, March 8, 2021 By Julie Clayton, RN, MSN, NEA-BC A year ago, February 2020, Barton Health moved quickly to meet the emerging global public health crisis and prepare for its anticipated arrival in our region. Long da... READ MORE
Barton's COVID Response Fund Receives Record-breaking Donations from Gala Monday, December 21, 2020 The Barton Foundation’s 2020 virtual gala received overwhelming support from donors, raising a record-breaking $110,000 to benefit the Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund. These donations are immediat... READ MORE
Barton Foundation's 2020 Gala Goes Virtual to Support Local Families & Healthcare Workers Monday, November 16, 2020 The impacts of COVID-19 faced by the South Lake Tahoe community present an increased need for support this holiday season. The Barton Foundation’s annual Gala, which funds local health initiatives thr... READ MORE
Barton Foundation Awards $100,000 In Community Health Grants Tuesday, August 18, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) - The Barton Foundation has awarded a record $100,000 in its annual Community Health Grant funding. The 13 Lake Tahoe-based organizations that were awarded share Barton Heal... READ MORE
Op-Ed: Updates on the COVID-19 Response Fund Thursday, April 23, 2020 I want to share my sincere gratitude to the community members of Lake Tahoe. Just over a month ago, the Barton Foundation launched the COVID-19 Response Fund to help our local residents impacted by th... READ MORE
Lake Tahoe Nonprofits Invited to Apply Now for a Barton Foundation Community Health Grant Thursday, April 9, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) – The Barton Foundation will begin accepting applications on June 15 from local nonprofit organizations for this year’s $100,000 Community Health Grant program. Area s... READ MORE
Barton Accepting Applications for Coronavirus Relief Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Barton Foundation Distributing Funds to Help Impacted Community Members and First Responders (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – As the coronavirus (COVID-19) brings financial and medical implications to the Sou... READ MORE
Barton Accepting Medical Supply Donations Facing Global Shortage Monday, March 30, 2020 Businesses and Community can Donate Personal Protective Equipment, Make Facemasks (South Lake Tahoe, CA) - In light of a global shortage of personal protective equipment due to the coronavirus COVID-1... READ MORE
Barton Creates COVID-19 Response Fund to Aid Community Recovery Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) - With the anticipated impact of coronavirus COVID-19 in the area, the Barton Foundation is creating a COVID-19 Response Fund aimed at helping community members and healthcare w... READ MORE
Pink Heavenly Event Canceled to Limit Spread of COVID-19 Monday, March 9, 2020 ( South Lake Tahoe, Calif. ) - To protect community members, employees and care providers in the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19, Pink Heavenly , an annual fundraising event taking place at Heave... READ MORE
Barton Foundation Gives Over $360,000 For Community Health Improvements Wednesday, February 12, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Barton Foundation provided more than $360,000 in funding during 2019, delivering a profound community impact made possible by philanthropy and donor generosity over the ye... READ MORE
Record-Breaking $90,000 Raised at 29th Annual Barton Gala Monday, December 23, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – More than 250 community members gathered for the 29th Annual Barton Gala, held December 7, and pledged a record-breaking $90,000 to support community health in the Lake Tahoe ... READ MORE
Chris Kiser: Stay Pink Beyond October and Help Give Cancer the Boot Friday, October 18, 2019 With October comes fall hikes, football, pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween parties and the World Series. More importantly however, it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a time to re... READ MORE
Barton Foundation Funds $50,000 in Grants Benefiting Community Health Tuesday, August 27, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Barton Foundation is awarding $50,000 across 15 local health programs that expand care and provide services addressing the community’s most pressing health issues. Based o... READ MORE
Barton Health Appoints New Executive Director to Lead Foundation's Philanthropy Efforts Monday, August 19, 2019 South Lake Tahoe, CA – The Barton Foundation is pleased to announce Chris Kiser as its new Executive Director. Mr. Kiser will oversee fundraising efforts that improve healthcare for the Lake Tahoe com... READ MORE
Skilled Nursing Facility at Barton Earns Five-Star Rating Wednesday, August 7, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health received a Five-star Overall Rating at its Skilled Nursing Facility, ranking it within the top 10 percent of California long-term care facilities in its category... READ MORE