Combined Health Appeal of Minnesota

1986-1994

• The Minnesota affiliate of Combined Health Appeal was founded by seven charter member health charities.

• It was formed to obtain financial support for health organizations through workplace giving (payroll deduction) programs.

The HealthFund of Minnesota

1995-July 2000

• The Minnesota affiliate withdrew from the parent CHA organization, and formed an independent legal entity - The HealthFund of Minnesota. 
• The federation grew to represent 20 non-profit health charities in Minnesota.
• The federation reached a milestone of $1 million in Total Public Support

Community Health Charities Minnesota

July 2000-Present

• Combined Health Appeal of America and the National Voluntary Health Agencies merged to become Community Health Charities.
• Community Health Charities has 48 affiliates across the United States.
• The HealthFund of Minnesota became an affiliate of the national Community Health Charities organization July 1, 2000.
• The Minnesota affiliate retains its legal name - The HealthFund of Minnesota - doing business as Community Health Charities Minnesota.
• Community Health Charities Minnesota represents 33 of the state's premier health organizations.
• Community Health Charities Minnesota currently currently raises nearly $3 million in Total Public Support.