Empowering Communities via Healthcare
About the Foundation
A Porterville Non-Profit for Health Access
Since 2007, our foundation has focused on promoting health awareness, education, and access to healthcare for people who need it most. Based in Porterville, California, we serve communities throughout Porterville and various locations in India. Our work includes health education programs, community health campaigns, family support services, partnership development with like-minded organizations, volunteer coordination, and grant management. We believe everyone deserves access to quality health information and resources, regardless of where they live or their circumstances. If you'd like to learn more about our programs or get involved, reach out to us via email or call us at (559) 782-8533.
Born From Loss, Built on Hope
A loss changed everything—the death of Jasumati Pandya in 2004 from late-stage breast cancer that could have been caught earlier. In December 2004, a group of women gathered to talk about the importance of early breast cancer detection, and the response was overwhelming. That conversation showed us how many people wanted this information but simply didn't have access to it, and we carry that personal connection into everything we do. We partner with organizations like Medical Reserve Corps, Walk With A Doc, Shamlaji Hospital, and the Porterville Parks and Leisure Department because we know that real change happens when communities work together. Our co-founders, Dr. Gaurang Pandya and Ela Pandya, lead our work with both medical expertise and deep personal commitment to making sure what happened to our family doesn't happen to yours.
Gaurang Pandya, M.D.
Co-Founder/President of the Board
A general surgeon practicing since 1988 in Porterville, California, Dr. Pandya brings decades of medical expertise to our foundation's health initiatives. He served on the Sierra View Medical Center Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2025, strengthening his deep commitment to community healthcare. His clinical experience and leadership guide our programs to meet the real needs of the people we serve.
Ela Pandya
Co-Founder, Secretary/Treasurer
As a healthcare administrator and member of the Zonta International Board—a global human rights organization—Ela combines operational expertise with a passion for equity and access. Her leadership ensures our foundation runs effectively while staying true to our mission of serving communities who need healthcare resources most. She brings both strategic vision and hands-on dedication to everything we do.