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We invite you to learn more about First Hand and the donors, volunteers and partners who make it all possible. We encourage you to read more about the lives you've changed and continue to change on a daily basis!

First Hand Earns Platinum Seal of Transparency

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Published on 9/3/2019

First Hand earned a 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar — the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. By sharing metrics that highlight progress we are helping donors move beyond simplistic financial ratios to assess nonprofit progress.

We’re proud to have earned a Platinum Seal to share our full and complete story with the world. To reach the highest level of transparency, we added extensive information to our Nonprofit Profile: basic information about our missions, programs, leadership, etc.; in-depth financial information; qualitative information about goals, strategies, and vision, and the progress we are making toward our mission.

You can check out our Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar.

Celebrating 25 Years of Philanthropy

12/16/2020

For the last 25 years, First Hand has changed the lives of nearly 600,000 people in 93 countries around the world. As Cerner’s corporate nonprofit, we have worked to close the gaps in health care and build healthier generations. To celebrate this milestone, we're pleased to present our digital 25th anniversary book!

Announcing Cerner Charitable Foundation

11/11/2020

This year, we celebrate the first 25 years of giving through our charitable foundation, First Hand, and look to the future. We have the exciting opportunity to evolve and broaden the foundation’s scope. With a goal to expand the foundation’s reach and advance Cerner’s impact through corporate philanthropy, First Hand Foundation is evolving to Cerner Charitable Foundation.

Closing the Gaps in Health Care – Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report

9/25/2020

As Cerner’s charitable foundation, First Hand has worked to close the gaps in health care for children and families around […]