Over 50 years ago, Navin and Ranjan met while in medical school half a world away in India. The couple found they had much in common, especially that they were both equally compassionate and wanted to help humanity. Fast-forward many decades later, the couple became successful, respected physicians in their own fields. Dr. Navin Amin, was an ENT Otolaryngologist (ENT) who worked at St. Joseph Hospital for many years. His wife, Dr. Ranjan Amin, was a psychiatrist for the Los Angeles court system in Norwalk. The couple moved into their Cowan Heights home in the late ’80s and have been very much a part of the community since then.

Now retired, Drs. Amin decided they were at the right time in their lives to downsize, but more importantly, to give back to the community they cherished in a significant way. The doctors decided to transfer the deed to their beautiful hilltop home to St. Joseph Hospital and established a charitable gift annuity (CGA). The Amins enhanced their personal financial security by way of the CGA and will receive an annuity payment for both of their lives. The annuity is guaranteed by the Hospital. They also receive a current tax deduction.

This gift will make a positive impact on the Hospital and the communities we serve — an impact far beyond what they could have envisioned. We are deeply gratified for the Amins’ extraordinary generosity. Their $1.7 million gift will fund Nursing Excellence and Behavioral Health.