Community Impact Report

Driven to Improve Lives: Jefferson's 2025 Community Impact Report

In 2025, Jefferson continued to lead as an anchor institution deeply rooted in the communities we serve and advanced health, opportunity and economic mobility across the region. Our colleagues worked across the Lehigh Valley, Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey to strengthen communities through intentional investment, collaboration and community‑driven solutions. 2024 report is available here as well.

Leadership Letter

A strong sense of community underscores everything we do at Jefferson. Our mission to improve lives begins and ends with people — caring for our patients, students, and members, engaging with our neighbors, and cultivating healthy workplaces for our colleagues.

Jefferson service initiative event at Philabundance

Community Impact By The Numbers

$2.7 billion in community benefit

(including Legacy Lehigh Valley Health Network)

10 million patient visits

INSPIRE Network

partnered with more than 150 faith-based organizations, connecting with over 2,000 community members and delivering more than 350 health screenings

Grants & Sponsorships

$2,797,843 in grants and sponsorships awarded to 341 nonprofit partners

20+ pathway programs

providing hands-on experience for students from elementary school through college, developing the next generation workforce

Community Health Workers

reached more than 5,500 people in-person and over 14,600 via telehealth, helping hundreds of community members access healthcare

JeffCARES Community Pantry

opened the first Philabundance food pantry located in a hospital serving nearly 160 individuals per week and distributing over 6,700 bags of food

Driven to Improve Lives. Wherever is Needed.

At Jefferson, care and learning don't stop at our doors. We're bringing it into neighborhoods - through mobile health services, community partnerships and programs that expand access to real resources and support. Because improving lives means showing up where it matters most.

The Six Pillars of Healthy Communities

Access to Healthcare

Improving accessible, patient-centered care through partnerships and programs

Through education, health services, and wellness resources, we remain committed to meeting patients where they are, breaking down barriers, and promoting equity in healthcare access.

Community Engagement

Creating meaningful change through partnership, volunteerism, and direct involvement

Sustainable change happens through our partnerships, volunteerism, and direct involvement.

Healthy Food Access

Providing nutritious food that fuels community health and well-being.

Food insecurity contributes to chronic health issues, including diabetes and heart disease. We mobilize volunteers and partners to tackle this challenge on multiple fronts.

Policy and Advocacy

Shaping policy for sustainable, community-wide health improvements.

Our Community Health Workers Academy joined a coalition of advocates from across PA to secure funding for vital resources, just one of the ways we are advocating for change.

Safe and Accessible Environment

Building safe, supportive communities.

By investing in trusted community-based partners, we’re expanding access to resources that support health, connection, and quality of life.

Social Support

Investing in the emotional well-being of our neighbors.

We increased our work with mental health and wellness programs, support networks, peer-led community programs, and supportive resources for seniors, caregivers, and vulnerable populations.

Building Healthy Communities

As we enter our third century, we look ahead to scaling JeffCARES — our signature volunteer and community engagement program.

Partner with us! Through JeffCARES, we connect with community partners to support local events, strengthen neighborhood relationships, and help address social needs across our region. Submit a community engagement request.

Quotes

“Volunteering highlighted the importance of cultural humility in promoting health equity. Connecting with community members and supporting their efforts to reduce chronic disease risk were deeply meaningful.”- Jeff BEACON volunteer

“The opening of the JeffCARES Community Pantry is a significant milestone in our ongoing partnership with Jefferson Health. By providing a permanent, accessible location for fresh food, we are empowering individuals and families to lead healthier lives and strengthening more equitable communities.”
— Loree Jones Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Philabundance

“I am able to get care I would otherwise not be able to afford.”- Community Member Participant Jefferson Lansdale Hospital Dental Care Access Program

“With Jefferson’s INSPIRE Network, we are eager to learn what other faith-based organizations are doing to support their community — and hopefully they can benefit from what we share as well.”
— Pastor Darren Umble, Mount Zion Baptist Church of Holmesburg

“What I enjoyed most is meeting with different professionals and learning about career opportunities in healthcare that weren’t clinical.” — Health Care Career Discovery Student Participant

“I feel that care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities should be standard training for all medical professionals. This program opened my eyes to the full scope of factors involved in caring for individuals with IDD and their families.” — Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student