For over 160 years, the Mayo Clinic has been committed to improving the quality of life in communities, nationally, and worldwide. Its mission encompasses advancing patient care, research, and education, alongside ensuring its communities are vibrant, healthy, and welcoming. The Mayo Clinic aims to collaborate with community members to reduce the burden on individuals and humanity, reflecting its dedication as a not-for-profit organization focused on patient care and serving as a private trust for the public good.
Mayo Clinic's Community Contributions Program in Florida aims to give back to local communities through its Office of Community Relations, aligning investments with the mission to advance patient care, research, and education. The program seeks to ensure the community is welcoming, vibrant, healthy, and capable of attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce for the best patient care. Grants support new or ongoing programs and community outreach activities in areas such as human services, education and workforce development, diversity and inclusion, community need, arts and cultural enrichment, and community events. Priority health areas for these grants include access, chronic disease, mental health, and cancer.