Nurses House, Inc. Campaign to Raise Funds for RNs in Need April 12 - May 12

(March 6, 2018) - Nurses House, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its seventh annual Dolphins for Nurses Campaign to raise funds for RNs in need during the month leading up to National Nurses Week. The initiative, sponsored by Cross Country Staffing, invites nurse groups and hospitals nationwide to help raise funds for their colleagues facing serious illness, injury or other dire circumstances by offering paper dolphins in exchange for $1, $5 or $10 donations.

The campaign, which will run from April 12 - May 12, 2018, also has an online fundraising component which will allow individuals and groups to raise funds virtually. A link to the campaign page will be posted on the Nurses House homepage www.nurseshouse.org during the duration of the campaign.

If you or your group is interested in participating in the Dolphins for Nurses fundraising campaign during Nurses Week and the month leading up to it, simply contact Stephanie Dague, Director of Development, at sdague@nurseshouse.org or (518) 456-7858 x127 for an informational packet. Nurses House will provide all the necessary materials to host an exciting and successful fundraiser for your colleagues in need.

Nurses House, Inc. is the only national 501(c)3 organization providing financial assistance to RNs in need. The organization’s sole mission is to provide short term aid to nurses who are unable to support themselves financially as a result of illness, injury, or other catastrophic event. Since Nurses House began offering aid to nurses in the 1960’s the organization has helped thousands of nurses in all fifty states regain health and productivity. In the past three years alone, Nurses House has distributed grants totaling over $500,000 to RNs in need. Funds provided by Nurses House can be used for housing and medical expenses, such as rent or mortgage payments, health insurance premiums, medical bills and prescription medications. Any RN residing in the US who is facing a hardship situation and whose monthly income is insufficient to meet his or her basic needs is encouraged to apply. Applications are available on the Nurses House website www.nurseshouse.org or by calling (518) 456-7858.