Results & Outcomes
Guided by the social determinants of health, we strive to create a world where children, families and
communities achieve their full health potential.
We invite you to explore the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report for details illustrating how your foundation
is:
- Improving the health and wellness of children and communities around the globe
- Engaging Cerner associates, business partners, clients and communities in meaningful philanthropic opportunities
- Inspiring Cerner associates to deliver positive change in their communities through volunteerism
- Advancing Cerner’s social impact
First Hand earned a 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by
GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information.
To reach the Platinum level, First Hand added extensive information to its GuideStar Nonprofit profile.
This demonstrates a commitment to transparency and giving donors meaningful data to evaluate nonprofit
performance.
Fiscal Year 2020
Success by the Numbers
594,594
Total Lives Changed Since Inception
35,818
Volunteer Hours
10,500
Cerner Associate Contributors
Identifying a potential health issue is step one in building healthy generations. First Hand advocates
for children and their families in the health care system, connecting them to providers and resources.
Through First Hand’s application-based case grant
program, individual children around the world receive
funding for needed care. The types of grants awarded fall into four main categories: clinical,
equipment, displacement, and vehicle modification.
The chart to the right shows the funds allocated for each request category during fiscal year 2020.
| Clinical |
$1.7 Million |
|---|---|
| Equipment |
$497,000 |
| Displacement |
$112,000 |
| Vehicle Modification |
$27,000 |
