HonoringPhilanthropy

Giving Back to Our Community

They say that “when you know, you know,” and that certainly is true of Ernie and Kay Hodges, longtime Woodland residents and steadfast supporters of Woodland Healthcare Foundation. The two serendipitously met on a blind date in Washington D.C., where they both worked at the time. “February 8, 1980,” Ernie quickly and easily recalls the exact date, and laughs about how the person who suggested the meeting to him was a fellow carpool passenger–barely an acquaintance. Happily married for 42 years, Kay says with a smile, “And here we are!” “Here we are,” Ernie agrees.

Just over a year after their momentous blind date, Ernie, originally from North Carolina, and Kay, who hails from Indiana, married and soon moved to Sacramento, where they happily settled. In the early 1990s Ernie became the CEO of Sacramento Valley Farm Credit, which supported rural communities and the agricultural industry with financial services. The Hodges decided to relocate to Woodland to be immersed in the community and close to the farmers Ernie’s

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Message from our Vice President of Philanthropy

The warmth and sunshine of summer is here—giving us longer days, and more opportunities to connect with family and friends. Whether it’s graduations, weddings, or other celebrations that fill your season, I hope this is a time to slow down, reset, and enjoy the special people around you.

At Woodland Healthcare Foundation, the special people we celebrate include longtime supporters and friends Kay and Ernie Hodges, as well as our wonderful community leaders serving on our Board of Trustees (listed on the back page). We are indebted to them for their commitment to helping enhance local healthcare for our community. We also, of course, extend our deepest thanks to YOU for your partnership. Your kind generosity and support makes a difference every day to your families, friends, and neighbors.

Taking care of each other is a hallmark of what makes our community special. May you fully experience this friendship today and every day this summer.

With warm gratitude,

Kevin B. Duggan Vice President of Philanthropy