June 7, 2021 – Owens & Minor, Inc. (Richmond, VA) announced the launch of the Owens & Minor Foundation, which is committed to building healthier communities through engagement and financial support of trusted charitable and civic organizations.
The foundation will have three primary areas of focus: healthcare, the environment, and diversity & inclusion (D&I).
“Through the O&M Foundation, we will proactively support broader healthcare availability to all communities, the promotion of D&I opportunities, and the protection of the environment,” said Edward A. Pesicka, President and CEO of Owens & Minor.
The company said that the Owens & Minor Foundation is dedicated to impacting and empowering communities trough:
- Advancing healthcare access in all communities and supporting opportunities for people to lead healthier lives
- Long-established operational sustainability initiatives that help improve the overall health of the environment
- Building a diverse and inclusive culture that includes an open space where teammates learn with and from one another
- Increasing support of supplier diversity initiatives
The Foundation will pursue its endeavors through grants, charitable contributions, volunteer activities and donations, and is supported by an initial endowment of $10 million.