The UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting patients, caregivers, and staff at UAMS Medical Center through fundraising, charitable giving, and community philanthropy.
Founded in the early decades of the 20th century as the Women’s Auxiliary to the University of Arkansas Medical School Hospital, the Auxiliary has a long history of service to Arkansas’s flagship medical center in Little Rock. That commitment remains as strong as ever today.
The Auxiliary supports patient- and family-centered initiatives spanning care management, hospital improvement projects, and inpatient discharge planning. This organization’s work is grounded in good stewardship of the resources that generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and caring community partners make possible.
How the Auxiliary Supports Patients and Caregivers
Patient- and Family-Centered Programs Powered by Community Support
Auxiliary supporters give in many ways—volunteering their time and talents, contributing goods and services through initiatives like the Annual Holiday Blanket Drive, and providing tax-deductible financial gifts or membership dues. Together, these contributions make a meaningful difference for patients and families during some of life’s challenging moments.
Your donation to the UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary directly strengthens the patient and caregiver experience, helping to build the bridges that carry people from an inpatient stay back to recovery and life in their home community. Every contribution to patient support in Arkansas creates a lasting impact for patients, caregivers, and the UAMS community.
How You Can Support the UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary
Many Ways to Make a Difference for UAMS Patients and Families
There are many ways to support the Auxiliary and stand with hospital patients, their loved ones, and UAMS’s dedicated healthcare professionals:
Make a Financial Gift
A one-time, recurring, or legacy donation to the Auxiliary’s Discharge with Dignity Program supports the Care Management Department’s vital work—building bridges back to home and community for patients transitioning out of the hospital. Planned giving and legacy gifts to the hospital auxiliary ensure this work carries forward for years to come.
Contribute In Kind
Donations of new goods that support patient comfort and well-being are always welcome. If you have items that could make a difference for a UAMS patient or caregiver, UAMS Auxiliary would love to hear from you at uamsauxiliary@uams.edu, or by phone at (501) 686-6217.
Volunteer Your Time & Talents
Help support Auxiliary events—from fundraisers to community socials that bring together people passionate about patient support in the state of Arkansas. The Auxiliary is also actively recruiting members for its Board of Directors. Reach out today to learn more about opportunities to give back.
Become A Member
Membership is open to anyone who shares the Auxiliary’s commitment to the UAMS community. Membership dues and volunteer service expand what the nonprofit can accomplish in support of patient and caregiver programs across UAMS Medical Center.
Partner With Auxiliary
Corporate giving and organizational partnerships with the Auxiliary create a direct impact on patient experience at UAMS Medical Center. If you represent a business, nonprofit, or other local organization interested in charitable giving or a community partnership, the Auxiliary wants to hear your ideas. Contact Jennifer Huie, Director of UAMS Auxiliary – (501) 686-5656 or by email at jlhuie@uams.edu.
