The Foundation
At Piedmont Athens Regional, every gift makes a profound impact. As a not-for-profit healthcare organization, we rely on the generosity of donors to fulfill our mission: making a positive difference in every life we touch. Through the Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation, donor support directly enhances patient care, advances health and wellness and strengthens our community. Philanthropy isn’t just giving—it’s transforming care and changing lives. Make a gift today.
Ways to Give
Learn more about how sharing your gratitude can make a positive difference.
For more information or questions, contact Steven Dasher, Executive Director, at 706-475-3428 or Steven.Dasher@piedmont.org.
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center is a 427-bed non-profit hospital and regional referral center serving 17 counties in Athens and northeast Georgia. We offer a Level 2 Trauma Center and Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, urgent care centers, and an extensive network of respected physicians, surgeons and specialists.
History
On February 20, 1919, Drs. Goss, Holliday, Hunnicutt and Reynolds met to discuss the need for a community hospital in Athens-Clarke County. After securing the necessary funding in 1921, a 100-bed facility was opened, featuring three medical floors, two operating rooms, a delivery room and a 24-member medical staff. Over the past 100 years, Piedmont Athens Regional has grown to serve 17 counties in northeast Georgia and provides jobs for more than 3,300 employees. What started as a small local hospital has changed, but our original mission to serve our community and make a positive difference has stayed the same.
Piedmont Foundations
Piedmont Healthcare is a federally certified 501(c)3 nonprofit community hospital system. As a nonprofit, gifts are a vital part of supporting our mission, and directly benefit the health and wellness of patients in our community. Along with Athens, Piedmont has foundations in Atlanta and Columbus.
Key Programs
Learn more about the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support.
As a primary care option for the community regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, Piedmont Athens Regional’s Clay Community Care Clinic (CCCC) has seen tremendous growth since inception. CCCC provides on-site social work to assist with Medicaid or charity care coordination, and provides high-quality, compassionate care by addressing social barriers to health care and improving health outcomes. CCCC’s services include regular check-up visits, sick visits, immunizations/vaccinations and management of chronic diseases. By working closely with each patient, CCCC’s staff identifies any unique barriers to improving health, and creates strategies to address their needs, producing long-term improved health (for the patient) and significant community benefits.
Philanthropy has allowed our clinic to expand access throughout Athens with two locations: Clay Community Care Clinic at 1270 Prince Avenue and the Community Care Clinic at 2142 West Broad Street, Building 200, 2nd Floor.
The Clay Community Care Clinic is named in memory Dr. James Clay who served as Medical Director of the Laboratory at Athens General Hospital for more than three decades.
Learn more about the Clay Community Care Clinic
With a $250 donation, we’ll add the honoree’s name and birth year to our digital Cradle Roll display featured in the lobby of Winthrop Family Care Center.
Events
Save the Date: May 2, 2026 | Purchase your tickets by visiting our event webpage.
The Dogwood Classic is an annual event hosted by Piedmont Athens Regional’s Community Relations department. All funds benefit the Community Health Fund. Learn more about The Dogwood Classic.
Join us for a night of celebration on March 13, 2026. Learn more about the Champions of Care Gala.
Donor Stories
Donor Recognition
Donors leave their mark on the community by helping provide better care, new facilities, and expanded programs. Our Donor Recognition programs are designed to acknowledge the generosity and impact of gifts to Piedmont Athens Regional. Donor recognition exists on many levels, and there is a wide range of Piedmont Athens Regional Giving Clubs where donors can leave their mark.
Established to support Women’s & Children’s Services at Piedmont Athens Regional, the Cradle Roll provides an opportunity to honor special arrivals at our hospital with a gift to Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation.
Learn more about The Cornerstone Society
Cornerstone Society donors are recognized each fall at Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation’s Honoring Philanthropy event.
•$5 million +
•$3 million +
•$1 million +
•$750,000-$999,999
•$500,000-$749,999
•$250,000-$499,999
•$100,000-$249,999
•$50,000-$99,999
– 2025 Honoree: Dr. & Mrs. Benjamin Wilson
We value our donors right to be informed of our mission and impact and to be assured gifts are used for the purposes in which the gifts were given. Please view our Donor Bill of Rights.
Meet Our Team
Contact Us
We look forward to hearing from you. Contact our main office at the number and email below:
Phone: 706-475-9007
Email: athensfoundation@piedmont.org
Physical Address: 1199 Prince Avenue, Athens, Ga 30606
Mailing Address: PO Box 117783 Atlanta, Ga 30368