St. John's... A Place of Many Firsts...

St. John's Riverside Hospital opened its doors as Westchester's first hospital in 1869. For more than 140 years, it has been the leader in delivering breakthrough medical care for its patient community.

In 2001, St. John's Riverside Hospital was the first and only hospital in Westchester to receive the prestigious national Ernest A. Codman Award for its breakthrough work in treatment of asthma.

St. John's was the first to use a genetically engineered treatment for heart attack victims to prevent permanent heart damage.

St. John's was the first hospital in Westchester to deliver a baby and the first in the county to deliver more than 100,000 babies.

Today, St. John's Riverside Hospital continues to evolve to meet dramatic changes in healthcare. It is a leading healthcare institution with a staff of more than 400 physicians representing nearly every medical and surgical specialty, with exceptional nursing care and state-of-the-art medical technology.

Make a Gift

St. John's Riverside Hospital, the Malotz Skilled Nursing Pavilion and the Dobbs Ferry Pavilion of St. John's Riverside Hospital count on the generosity of loyal supporters and friends in order to provide the community with access to a state-of-the-art, technologically advanced healthcare facility.

You can join in continuing the tradition of caring for the healthcare needs of the community by supporting the mission of St. John's Riverside Hospital with a charitable donation.

Please print the form below to make a donation:

Ways to Donate

• General Donations- Unrestricted gifts

General donations provide the hospital with the flexibility needed to allocate funds to the areas of most need to better serve the community.  

• Direct Your Gift

Gifts of this type allow the donor to provide support for a specific purpose, program, facility, patient care, education, and other areas in which the donor chooses. Here are some areas in which your gift can be designated;

Riverside 2010

St. John's Riverside Hospital has embarked on a major capital campaign, Riverside 2010. This campaign is designed to meet the growing capital needs of the hospital by the;

            Creation of New Operating Room Suite;

            Expansion of Cardiac Services;

            Establishment of New Obstetrical Unit;

            Formation of a Cancer Treatment Program;

            Relocating and Expanding the Cochran School of Nursing;

            Enhancing the Hospital's Programs and Services;

Michael N. Malotz Skilled Nursing Pavilion

It is the philosophy of the Michael N. Malotz Skilled Nursing Pavilion to assure the provision of high quality care through the recognition of the individuality of each resident and the protection and promotion of self -determination.

Cochran School of Nursing

Founded in 1894 at St. John's Riverside Hospital, the Cochran School of Nursing is the oldest hospital-based school of nursing and the largest school in Westchester County.  The School offers a Registered Nurse (RN) curriculum leading to the degree of Associate in Applied Science. To date, there are over 300 students enrolled in the professional nursing program. 

Dobbs Ferry Pavilion of St. John's Riverside Hospital

Dobbs Ferry Pavilion's mission is to provide accessible, effective, efficient and technologically current health services, including inpatient acute care, emergency services, ambulatory surgery services, outpatient diagnosis and treatment, health/wellness promotion programs and support groups for the benefit of our community.

• In Honor or In Memory Gifts

Make a gift in honor or memory of a friend or loved one, or in appreciation of the care you received you while you were receiving treatment at one of our facilities.

Ways to Make a Gift

Checks- The amount of your gift is confidential. All contributions are tax deductible. Checks should be made payable to St. John's Riverside Hospital for all designations other than the Dobbs Ferry Pavilion of St. John's Riverside Hospital. To contribute to Dobbs Ferry Pavilion, please make checks payable to the Dobbs Ferry Pavilion of St. John's Riverside Hospital. Print and mail this form to the appropriate address below. Thank you.

St. John's Riverside Hospital

Development Office

967 North Broadway

Yonkers, NY 10701

Dobbs Ferry Pavilion of St. John's Riverside Hospital

Development Office

128 Ashford Avenue

Dobbs Ferry, NY 105220

Securities- a gift of appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, may provide a significant benefit to you as a donor, as well as provide the much needed support of the hospital.

Bequests- a gift through your will or living trust. After providing for loved ones, you can leave a specific amount, a percentage or your estate, or whatever assets you choose for the hospital.

Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Trusts- are life income gifts: you transfer assets now, receiving a charitable deduction for a portion of the transfer, and you or a beneficiary receives income for the rest of your life or a fixed period of time. Not only does the hospital benefit from your gift, but it also ensures that you or family members continue to receive benefits after the gift is made.

Gifts of Property- gifts of property, insurance policies, retirement plans, and tangible personal property can also be donated to the hospital.

Matching Gifts- Many employers offer matching gift programs where they would match contributions made by employees and possibly their spouses. Please ask your employer if they participate in matching gift programs. If they do, please follow their instructions and attach the appropriate paperwork with your contribution to the hospital.

If you would like to receive more information on how you can support the hospital, please contact the Development Office at 914-674-9780 ext. 300 or 302.

Please print the form below and send in with your donation.