Supporting Healthy Communities
Community Health Needs Assessment
Partnering with Our Neighbors
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is dedicated to enhancing the health of our community. We actively support various community events in the Cuyuna Lakes and Brainerd Lakes Area, as well as organizations that share our commitment.
Through CRMC’s community benefit program, qualifying non-profit organizations (501(c)(3)) can request financial support or other resources for health-related programs and events. These initiatives aim to positively impact the health of area residents and enhance community life.
CRMC focuses its community giving on promoting wellness, preventive care, and healthy lifestyles for youth and vulnerable families. We also strive to align corporate social responsibility initiatives with like-minded businesses and organizations that share our mission, vision, and values.
Charitable Support Requests
We consider requests for charitable contributions, sponsorships, volunteer support, or in-kind donations only from Minnesota-based organizations that are classified as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, or 501(c)(6) business leagues.
Submit a Request
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is committed to supporting initiatives that improve the health and well-being of our communities. Charitable contributions and sponsorships are aligned with our 2026–2028 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) priorities.
Priority Funding Areas
CRMC priorities support for programs that address the following:
Improving Access Through Education and System Navigation
- Reducing barriers such as transportation, cost and access to cared
- Increasing health literacy and patient education
- Strengthening care coordination and navigation
Fostering Mental Well-Being and Preventing Substance Misuse
- Addressing mental health needs such as depression and anxiety
- Supporting substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery
- Reducing social isolation and strengthening community connection
Promoting Healthy Living and Preventive Care
- Increasing access to nutritious food
- Encouraging physical activity and healthy lifestyles
- Supporting preventive care and chronic disease management
Do You Qualify for Support?
CRMC prioritizes funding for programs that align with our community health priorities.
Your request may be a good fit if it:
To verify eligibility and be considered for charitable support, please send a cover letter along with the following information to:
- Improves access to care or reduces barriers such as cost, transportation, or health literacy
- Supports mental health, reduces social isolation, or addresses substance use prevention or recovery
- Promotes healthy living through nutrition, physical activity, or preventive care
- Serves rural residents, low-income individuals, older adults, youth, caregivers, or socially isolated individuals
- Demonstrates clear community impact within CRMC’s service area
If your request aligns with one or more of the areas above, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
CRMC reviews requests on a monthly basis. To be considered, please submit a cover letter along with the required information below.
Mailing Address
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
Community Relations
320 E. Main Street
Crosby, MN 56441
Email: jennifer.lowe@cuyunamed.org
Required information:
- Organization name, mailing address, and background
- Contact person’s name, phone number, email
- Tax status and IRS designation
- Description of how funds will be used
- Explanation of how the request aligns with CRMC’s mission to promote healthier lives
Exclusionary Guidelines
CRMC does not provide funding for:
- Organizations that discriminate based on age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability
- Religious organizations, unless supporting a community health initiative.
- Individuals, political candidates, campaigns, or for profit organizations
- Programs outside CRMC’s service area
- Organizations that are not tax-exempt.
- Capital campaigns or endowments.
- Fraternal organizations, unless addressing a documented community health need.
- General advertising or goodwill marketing requests.
- Direct-mail marketing or fundraising campaigns.
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