The Pulse of Providence Oct Nov 2013 | Page 3
The Spirit of Providence • 3
Providence Foundation’s Founders Society
by Dave Guyer, CFRE, Vice President, Development; Executive Director, Providence Foundation
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he Providence Foundation sponsors the Founders Society—a very special group of dedicated people who are committed to the mission of
Providence: “To Serve the Sick-Poor.” These wonderful benefactors have provided financial gifts in support of major capital projects such as
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