Humana Foundation $5.5 Million Investment Sustains Health Equity Momentum in Targeted Communities
March 29 2022 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
The Humana Foundation continues funding for 9
organizations proving advancements in helping people achieve better
health outcomes
The Humana Foundation, philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE:
HUM) for the past 40 years, continued its $5.5 million investment
in six communities across the United States to improve greater
health equity outcomes for marginalized populations. This ongoing
investment supports the Foundation’s commitment to addressing the
specific needs of communities while promoting more healthy days and
focusing on asset and financial security, food security and social
connections.
The Foundation, through a network of strong local partnerships
and community champions, extends collective progress in the areas
of food systems change, financial wellness and bringing best
practices to scale. These local partners continue to foster
meaningful outcomes and are acquiring additional funds to maximize
the success and significant results the organizations are
driving.
“I am inspired by the ongoing progress of our partners as they
listen and respond to the needs of the most vulnerable in our
communities,” said Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of The Humana Foundation.
“The people we serve are reaching equitable achievements and
gaining stability through a living wage, affordable healthy foods
and education and we are thankful for our partners in driving
systems change.”
Each of the nine organizations receiving a Humana Foundation
Strategic Community Investment is maximizing an opportunity to
receive continued multi-year funding. The initial investments were
awarded in early 2019 and continue to be funded based on specific
metrics achieved in their programs and systems change impacts.
The Humana Foundation has continued funding in 2022 for the
following organizations whose work will expand in a variety of
impactful ways including:
Kingsley House - New
Orleans, La: will receive $612,000 for its Kingsley Connections
Hubs programs to replicate programming in two satellite offices in
partner facilities. The Hubs promote economic stability by
supporting participants on the pathway to earning a living
wage.
Growing Local Food
Collaborative – New Orleans, La: The Collaborative
consisting of Recirculating Farms, Liberty’s Kitchen, Topbox Foods,
Sprout NOLA and the New Orleans Food Policy Action Council will
receive $650,000 to continue growing its food systems partners,
innovating programs, and expanding its policy and advocacy
networks.
Healthy BR - Baton Rouge,
La: will receive $650,000 to continue the work of Geaux Get
Healthy, which is made up of collaborative partners working
together to develop accessible and healthy food systems for all.
The grant will support their continuing efforts to expand community
partnerships and build sustainable programs like a community garden
network, clinical and community-based wellness programs, and a
fresh food hub.
HOPE Ministries – Baton
Rouge, La: will receive $626,600 to expand existing workforce
training offerings to include career development. Funding will also
establish a career development incubator to coordinate partnerships
with hard-skills training providers and support paid training and
internship opportunities.
Broward Community & Family Health
Centers Inc. (BCOM) - Broward County, Fla:
will receive $600,000 to continue expansion of a Food Rx program,
Social Determinants of Health screenings, nutrition counseling and
education.
University of Florida
- Jacksonville, Fla: will receive $601,000 to sustain and
broaden the reach of the Health-Smart Holistic Health Program for
Seniors, a holistic health program that promotes social connection
and food security, and mental and physical health among Black
seniors in underserved Jacksonville communities. Funding also will
support a pilot Black farmer entrepreneurship program.
Family Scholar House
- Louisville, Ky: will receive $568,000 to support
the hiring of additional staff to focus on interventions and
outreach for the non-residential components of their services.
Metro United Way –
Louisville, Ky: will receive $600,000 to support nonprofit
organization partners in offering financial coaching and workforce
development opportunities. Funding will also set up children’s
savings accounts with Bridge Kids International to establish
generational wealth building for families.
San Antonio Area Food Bank -
San Antonio: will receive $550,000 to support focus on evaluating
food equity best practices, SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional
Assistance Program) advocacy and the implementation of best
practices at local, state, and national levels.
About The Humana Foundation
The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the
philanthropic arm of Humana Inc., one of the nation’s leading
health and well-being companies. Located in Louisville, Ky., the
Foundation seeks to co-create communities where leadership,
culture, and systems work to improve and sustain positive health
outcomes. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org.
Humana and The Humana Foundation are dedicated to Corporate
Social Responsibility. Our goal is to ensure that every business
decision we make reflects our commitment to improving the health
and well-being of our members, our employees, the communities we
serve, and our planet.
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