Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation

04/05/2026

The talented crews at Big River Construction Inc. are experienced in a wide range of tasks and projects. Over the past year, they have assisted with the initial foundation and excavation work on the BuildCMH Expansion Project.

As presenting sponsors of the Giving for Good Gala on May 2, we are grateful for their continued support of the expansion. Learn more: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/news/releases/an-evening-with-purpose-cmh-giving-for-good-gala-debuts-may-2/

04/04/2026

On Saturday, May 2, the community will come together to enjoy a generous meal, live music, auction, and raffle prizes, with all proceeds benefiting the BuildCMH Expansion Project. Thank you to our generous Presenting Sponsors for supporting the CMH: Giving for Good Gala, including:
• Big River Excavation
• Kurtis & Candy Birdeno and Nathan & Jenni Pinkstaff
• The Kujala Family, Shoreline Counseling and Misha Caldwell

Learn more about the Gala: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/news/releases/an-evening-with-purpose-cmh-giving-for-good-gala-debuts-may-2/

04/03/2026

Watch the BuildCMH construction progress unfold from September 2024, just before our groundbreaking, to March of 2026 in the latest timelapse video.

04/03/2026

Proceeds from the Giving for Good Gala will go toward the BuildCMH Expansion Project, which will bring state-of-the-art technology and medical equipment to the community.

Thank you to community sponsor, Lower Columbia Hospice & Palliative Care, for supporting the Gala on Saturday, May 2. Join us: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/news/releases/an-evening-with-purpose-cmh-giving-for-good-gala-debuts-may-2/

03/31/2026

It's the last day to donate to this month's Friendship Fund campaign including the Art Auction and Administrator Dress-Up Day.

Join the fun, make a gift, help friendship grow. Every bit helps more than you know! All funds are donated to the Friendship Fund, created by caregivers for caregivers in emergent financial need.

Donate toward the Friendship Fund with the CMH Foundation.

03/31/2026

Warrenton Fiber–Nygaard Logging is a full-service contractor of forest products. Thank you to community sponsor Warrenton Fiber – Nygaard Logging for supporting the CMH: Giving for Good Gala on Saturday, May 2.

All event proceeds will go toward the BuildCMH Expansion Project. Learn more about the Gala: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/news/releases/an-evening-with-purpose-cmh-giving-for-good-gala-debuts-may-2/

03/29/2026

Donations from this year’s Giving for Good Gala will go toward the BuildCMH Expansion Project. Upon the project’s completion in late 2027, CMH will be better equipped to serve our community for generations to come.

Thank you to Gala sponsors, Columbia Bank, ZGF Architects, and Warrenton Fiber – Nygaard Logging, for supporting the expansion project. Learn more: https://ow.ly/1w2t50YztB2

03/28/2026

Exciting news! The foundation on the BuildCMH Expansion Project was completed this month, with a total of 3,250 cubic yards of concrete poured. The steel framework is now beginning to be constructed as the building starts to take shape.

Learn more about what the expansion is bringing to our region: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/buildcmh/

03/26/2026

03/21/2026

The BuildCMH Expansion Project includes five floors — three floors providing patient care, one floor housing resiliency measures, an Emergency Operations Center and mechanical technology, and a top floor including the helipad, generators and chillers. The overall height of the building will be about 90'. https://www.columbiamemorial.org/buildcmh/

Follow along to be the first to hear about the latest construction news, updates and more!

03/19/2026

CMH artists and photographers were invited to donate their artwork for an auction benefiting the Friendship Fund this month. Created in 2016 by the CMH Foundation, the Friendship Fund has supported over 200 caregivers in emergent situations.

The artwork for the auction can be seen displayed in the HR Hallway in Professional Office Building 1 and on the auction website. Place your bid by Tuesday, March 31, at 4 p.m.: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/friendship-fund/

03/16/2026

The Friendship Fund at the CMH Foundation was created to provide financial support to caregivers in immediate need due to a crisis or other unexpected event.

Contributions from this month’s fundraiser can go toward Administrator Dress-Up Day, where individuals donate to see their favorite CMH executive in character. Past campaigns have included The Goonies in 2023, Barbie in 2024, and most recently, Super Mario Bros. in 2025. This year’s theme, Dr. Seuss, brings a fun, nostalgic touch to the annual fundraiser.

Donate now: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/forms/friendship-fund-campaign/