The mission of St. Margaret Foundation is to be a valued source of support for UPMC St. Margaret and the health and wellness of the communities it serves. While we support UPMC St. Margaret patients and families, we do not pay hospital bills or doctors' copayments to UPMC. St. Margaret Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and public charity, independent of UPMC.

We focus on three key areas:
- PATIENT INDEPENDENCE: Providing what's necessary to give seniors the freedom of living in their home as opposed to a nursing home. Examples: stair glide, ramp from driveway over steps into the home, a bag of food upon Hospital discharge, transportation to the grocery store and other community staples.
- PATIENT ACCESS: Ensuring patients have access/transportation to healthcare so they continue to get the care they need. Examples: four Free Rides Shuttles and other transportation to the hospital, doctors' office, pharmacy.
- PATIENT EXPERIENCE: Helping patients heal, stay healthy and remain independent by providing what falls through the gaps of managed care. Examples: medicine, walkers and medical devices not covered by insurance, vibrating plush dogs and cats to soothe patient anxiety for dementia patients.

We strive to fill in the gaps with what patients need to stay in their homes, get to their doctors to receive treatment, and have the resources at home to heal with dignity and independence.