History

We have been entrusted with the Daughters of Charity’s mission to serve this community. Today, we invite you to help us insure that mission lives in perpetuity. The Daughters of Charity first came to Bridgeport, CT, in 1905. When the first seven sisters arrived they accepted the responsibility of running the new St. Vincent’s Hospital. In 2014 the last five Daughters of Charity departed. In a ceremony on May 19th of that year, they passed the flame to the lay leadership, embodied both in a Torchbearer statue enshrined in our President’s boardroom, and in spirit.

Today

The Torchbearers Legacy Society honors donors who have made the ultimate gift by recognizing St. Vincent’s Medical Center in their wills, trusts, and estate plans. Members of the Torchbearers Society enjoy special benefits, including:

  • Insider communications from hospital and health system leadership

  • Invitations to an annual appreciate event

  • Lectures from medical staff

  • The satisfaction derived from making a lasting contribution to our long-term prosperity

  • Complimentary parking

When individuals include St. Vincent’s Medical Center in their estate plans, they help to ensure that we can continue our mission for years to come. We invite you to join today!

For more information, please contact Julie Tuozzoli, Director of Philanthropy at Julie.Tuozzoli@hhchealth.org or 475-210-7304.

Yes, I Want to Help!

As a dedicated friend of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, I/we wish to join the many individuals who are committed to the hospital’s mission. I would like to learn more about how I declare my intention to help provide for the future of the hospital with a gift included in my estate or financial plans.

Please complete the form below to have a member of the Philanthropy Team reach out at their earliest convenience.

Though this is an expression of my current plans, I understand that I may modify or revoke them and that this form is not a legal obligation binding on me or my estate and will be kept confidential.

A member of our team will be in touch to confirm your wishes.