Board Chairman's Message

Dear Friend,

Howard Young Foundation’s 40th Anniversary is a significant milestone that we celebrate with gratitude. Healthcare is hugely important to any community. Over the past four decades, the Howard Young Foundation (HYF) has honored the vision of our founding healthcare philanthropists to establish first class medical care and made the defining difference for our not-for-profit hospitals.

I got behind healthcare when I saw such a wonderful philanthropist, Howard Young, donate to build our hospital and help healthcare in northern Wisconsin. As a business owner, we have a responsibility to the whole community, so when I was asked to support the hospitals and later join the HYF Board of Directors, I was very happy to do it. It has been an honor to work alongside our board of directors, hospitals, patients, friends and donors to solve the greatest health care needs of the community for all these years.

The seeds of philanthropy grow in strong relationships and established trust. Donors want to trust the organization they give their money to, and need to know that every donation makes a positive impact in our community. Because people trust the Foundation, they come forward and give so that great healthcare is available to all residents and visitors to the Northwoods. 

This issue is a celebration of our last 40 years together, a culmination of the contributions of many individuals over the years. We recognize that our success is because of you, our donors, who are passionate about advancing healthcare for our community. Through your generous support, the Howard Young Foundation will continue to build our legacy of giving that will inspire generations to come.

Sincerely,

Trig Solberg, Board Chairman
Howard Young Foundation