Florence, South Carolina – Earlier this month, GE HealthCare made a $20,000 donation to Help4Kids-Florence, which strengthened a collaboration focused on helping kids and families in the community.
The presentation of the donation was more than just a gift of money. In addition to the donation, 19 GE HealthCare staff worked with their hands for 90 minutes. Volunteers packed up food and restocked supplies, getting the organization’s facilities ready for the next round of helpers. There were not only boxes and food in the room, but also a lot of teamwork and a common goal.
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Help4Kids-Florence continues to work to help kids in need get the meals they need. The support from GE HealthCare is both useful and a sign of support. The money will assist the group keep going with its work, and the time spent volunteering showed a dedication that extends beyond just writing a check.
Company leaders described the effort as part of GE HealthCare’s broader focus on strengthening communities. The group puts collaborations that make it easier for people to get secure housing, healthy food, educational opportunities, and healthier living spaces at the top of its list. These pillars are intimately linked to closing the health gap, especially for families and those with chronic diseases.
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GE HealthCare wants to help with problems that go beyond the walls of hospitals by supporting local groups like Help4Kids-Florence. For example, having access to good meals is directly linked to long-term health. Stable, supportive surroundings can have an effect on anything from how a child grows up to how to deal with a chronic illness.
The event in February showed how the two groups are becoming closer to each other. Representatives said they were thankful for the partnership and that they would keep working together. Both factions seem determined to keep the momentum going this year and work together again in 2026.
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For Help4Kids-Florence, the gift and volunteer work are a strong reminder of how important it is to work together as a community. For GE HealthCare, it’s another step toward making sure that business resources are used in a way that has a positive effect on the community, where money, time, and intention come together to help families in need.
