A beacon of hope for the preservation and rehabilitation of Ellis Island’s historic Hospital Complex through tours and educational programming. A beacon of hope for the preservation and rehabilitation of Ellis Island’s historic Hospital Complex. Save Ellis Island is the National Park Service fundraising partner for the rehabilitation and beneficial re- use of 29 historic hospital buildings on Ellis Island's South side our goal is to save this national treasure and to preserve and interpret the history of immigration to America through Ellis Island and the stories of the 1 2 million people who were hospitalized in the first and largest United States public health hospital in the early 20th century we strive