1875 Society
In 1875, 20 Sisters crossed oceans to heal strangers. Today, your gift continues their courageous mission in the Springfield community.
In 1875, 20 brave Sisters answered a call for help. Upon hearing that health care services were needed in a new land, the Sisters crossed oceans and boarders to start something extraordinary: a health ministry rooted in compassion and service to the sick, poor and most vulnerable.
That 150-year-old legacy continues today through Hospital Sisters Health System’s 13 hospitals across two states.
Membership
With a gift of $1,875 annually, you become a member of the 1875 Society — a community of generous individuals committed to continuing the tradition of healing. Your renewable gift is an investment in the future of health care.
An annual gift of $1,875 or more in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) qualifies you for special recognition and opportunities to play a larger role in our mission.
Your Gift Will Help Provide
- Heart monitors
- Meals for pediatric patient families
- Nursing scholarships
- Hospice comfort care items
- Crucial patient prescriptions
1875 Society Benefits
- 150th commemorative lapel pin
- Annual Donor Celebration Package:
- Invitation
- Recognition
- VIP behind-the-scenes hospital tour
- Recognition in 150th Celebration Donor Impact Report (winter 2026)
- 150th Celebration notebook and pen set
Contact Us
To learn more about membership in the 1875 Society, please contact:
Amy Friedman, Donor Relations Coordinator
HSHS St. John’s Foundation
217-814-5161