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We invite you to learn more about Cerner Charitable Foundation (formerly First Hand) and the donors, volunteers and partners who make it all possible.

Closing the Gaps in Health Care – Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report

Announcements

Published on 9/25/2020

As Cerner’s charitable foundation, First Hand has worked to close the gaps in healthcare for children and families around the world for 25 years.

Explore the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report details illustrating how the foundation is:

Improving the health and wellness of children and communities around the globe

Engaging Cerner associates, business partners, clients and communities in meaningful philanthropic opportunities

Inspiring Cerner associates to deliver positive change in their communities through volunteerism

Advancing Cerner’s social impact

The foundation’s work is powered by generous associate contributors and volunteers, dedicated Cerner business partners and community members; their contributions are highlighted in the report.

Together, we have changed the lives of 594,594 children around the world. And, we are just getting started.

School's out! Looking back on the year

6/6/2022

Cerner Charitable Foundation understands that healthy students make better learners. However, life circumstances can ultimately keep children from accessing essential healthcare and developing their full health potential. Through our school health and wellness programs, we strive to close the gaps in care.

Healthier Tomorrows - 2021 Annual Report

5/2/2022

When Cerner associates work and volunteer together, we can make a big difference in our communities and help health happen. Thanks to the generosity of Cerner, its associates and partners, 2021 was a successful year of striving toward making that vision a reality, and 2022 is shaping up to be another incredible year!

Building stronger communities across the pond

4/5/2022

In my near two-decade experience with Cerner’s foundation, I have seen that corporate philanthropy is the bridge between business and loving your community.