Educate. Connect. Empower. THRIVE.
HEALTH EQUITY BEGINS WITH WHOLE-PERSON CARE
More Than Medical Care
Living with sickle cell disease and other chronic blood disorders affects more than the body. Pain, mental health, medical trauma, access to care, education, and social barriers can shape every part of a person's life.
HEM Foundation exists to help close the gaps traditional healthcare cannot address alone by supporting the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
Through education, community connection, wellness experiences, scholarships, and practical resources, we support the whole person and the families who walk alongside them.
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"My mission in life is not merely to survive,
BUT TO THRIVE"
- Maya Angelou
Shop with Purpose
Our limited-edition sickle cell awareness coin helps support HEM Foundation programs, scholarships, and community initiatives.
Created by and for the community, this limited edition silver coin was developed in collaboration with the HEM Foundation as a symbol of strength, brilliance, and resilience of this powerful community. The crescent shape, often misunderstood in medical terms, is reimagined here as a symbol of power, heritage, and full-circle resilience.
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Nonprofit Status & Public Disclosure
HEM Foundation, Inc.
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
EIN: 36-5061236
HEM Foundation is committed to transparency and public trust. We make the following documents available upon request:
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IRS Determination Letter (Form 1023)
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Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements
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IRS Form 990 filings
To request a copy or for more information, please email maya@HEMFoundation.com