CARESTAR news

CARESTAR Funds Equipment and Training to Improve ER and Trauma Care for Tahoe Forest Hospital

Berkeley, California – October 2, 2019 – The CARESTAR Foundation has awarded a grant for key training and equipment to Tahoe Forest Hospital, a rural critical access hospital in Truckee, CA. The $85,000 grant...

The CARESTAR Foundation Gives Emergency Grant for Camp Fire Victims

ims Berkeley, California – October 27, 2019 – The CARESTAR Foundation has approved a grant to support the United Way of Northern California’s Emergency Grant Program, providing immediate cash assistance of $500 to $1,000 to families who lost their homes...

CARESTAR Names CEO to Lead Foundation In Improving Emergency and Trauma Care

Walnut Creek, California – November 5, 2018 – Health services administrator Tanir Ami has been named CEO of CARESTAR, the nonprofit health advocacy organization that funds innovative programs to prevent violence and improve emergency and trauma care...

CARESTAR Foundation Formalizes Charitable-Distribution Guidelines

Alamo, California – January 22, 2018 – CARESTAR Foundation is now evaluating proposals for grant distributions to organizations aligned with its mission of addressing the causes and care of traumatic and emergency medical situations in California. By helping start and expand sustainable programs for...

Governance Team Assembled for New CARESTAR Foundation

Alamo, California – January 18, 2018 – CARESTAR Foundation, a California nonprofit benefit corporation launched to continue the charitable efforts of its predecessor, California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR), has announced its inaugural team of officers and directors. Kenneth L. Meehan will...

CARESTAR Foundation Receives Tax-Exempt Status

Alamo, California – October 1, 2017 – CARESTAR Foundation has passed a key milestone on its operational roadmap by establishing its status as a tax-exempt organization at both the federal and state levels. The newly formed California nonprofit public benefit corporation requested a Recognition...