$30M Hoag Donation To Pay For Nurses' Housing Program

The Orange County-area hospital has received $30 million from longtime supporters Ron and Sandi Simon, officials said this week.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Hoag Health has received a $30 million donation from longtime supporters Ron and Sandi Simon to fund a housing assistance program for eligible Hoag employees. The Simons will give $1.25 million annually to help address housing affordability for Hoag's workforce, which hospital officials say will aid in recruitment and retention efforts.

Why it matters

The donation comes at a critical time as Hoag expands its workforce to meet the needs of growing communities in Orange County. Providing housing support for essential employees like nurses is seen as a key way to attract and retain top talent in the region's competitive healthcare market.

The details

The $30 million gift from the Simons will go towards a new housing assistance program for Hoag employees. Eligible staff members will receive $1.25 million per year in housing funds from the Simons' donation. Hospital officials say this investment in their workforce will strengthen Hoag's ability to recruit and retain essential personnel like nurses to serve the growing healthcare needs of the local community.

  • The Simons' donation was announced this week by Hoag Health officials.

The players

Ron and Sandi Simon

Longtime supporters and philanthropists who have donated $30 million to Hoag Health for a new housing assistance program for the hospital's employees.

Hoag Health

An Orange County-area hospital system that has received the $30 million donation from the Simons to fund a housing program for its workforce.

Michael Krug

Hoag's Chief Human Resources Officer, who stated that supporting the hospital's caregivers is fundamental to its long-term success.

Caroline Pereira

President of the Hoag Hospital Foundation, who said the Simons' gift builds on their legacy of supporting excellence, innovation and care at Hoag.

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What they’re saying

“Our caregivers are the cornerstone of everything we do at Hoag, and supporting them is fundamental to our long-term success.”

— Michael Krug, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hoag Health (patch.com)

“By helping address housing affordability for our valued team members, we are investing in recruitment and retention and ensuring Hoag is well-positioned to meet the needs of our growing communities.”

— Michael Krug, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hoag Health (patch.com)

“For decades, Ron and Sandi Simon have been extraordinary partners in advancing excellence, innovation and care at Hoag. This gift builds on that legacy by investing directly in the people who make our mission possible every day.”

— Caroline Pereira, President, Hoag Hospital Foundation (patch.com)

What’s next

The housing assistance program funded by the Simons' $30 million donation is expected to launch in the coming months as Hoag works to implement the new initiative for its eligible employees.

The takeaway

Hoag's innovative approach to supporting its essential workforce through a dedicated housing program demonstrates the hospital's commitment to recruitment, retention and providing high-quality care to the growing communities it serves. The Simons' generous donation underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in addressing critical workforce challenges in the healthcare sector.