CHOP employees use grants to fund innovative programs in
their communities
PHILADELPHIA, July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia (CHOP) today marked
the ten-year anniversary of its CHOP Cares Community Grant
Program with an event featuring community leaders, government
officials and innovative presentations from past grant
recipients.
Extending beyond their commitment to caring for children at CHOP
and in the CHOP Care Network, many hospital employees have a
strong connection to and are deeply involved in their surrounding
communities, volunteering time outside of work hours to promote
health and wellness.
"Our employees work incredibly hard to care for children in our
hospital and in the community, and many have very creative ideas on
how to improve children's health," said Peter Grollman, Senior
Vice President of External Affairs at Children's Hospital
of Philadelphia. "We started the CHOP Cares Community Grant
Program ten years ago to help turn our employees' innovative ideas
into reality -- and they continue to exceed expectations."
"Over the past 10 years, CHOP has awarded more than
200 grants and over $1
million for employees' projects. Today, we announced that
funding for CHOP Cares Grants will increase from $5,000 to $10,000
per grant," Grollman added.
The CHOP Cares Grants program is an example of how the hospital
supports employees in developing and implementing programs that
fill specific health or wellness-related needs, such as those
identified in the regional Community Health Needs Assessment
(CHNA), by providing financial and technical support to help
make a difference in their neighborhoods.
"In recognition of our employees' dedication to children in our
community, CHOP offers competitive Cares Grants to support employee
volunteer efforts," said Falguni
Patel, Director of Community Impact at Children's Hospital
of Philadelphia. "The grants
program is an initiative of CHOP's Office of Community
Impact and projects are funded by the CHOP Cares Community
Fund, which includes individual donations and Hospital
contributions."
"We hosted the 10-year community celebration event at the West
Philadelphia YMCA, as it has served as a partner and host site for
many CHOP Cares grant programs. The YMCA is a community leader and
a safe and welcoming space for children and their families," Patel
added.
"The Garage Community and Youth Center is a grateful partner of
the CHOP Community Cares Grant Program, which has allowed our
organization to further develop our health and wellness
initiatives, including nutritional education and meal service
programs," said Kristin Proto,
Executive Director of The Garage Community and Youth
Center. "Further, the partnership with CHOP has sparked the
career interest of our students who are now serving in our summer
internship program, Career Compass, with two high school students
cooking daily meals in our Nutrition Kitchen as well as one high
school student who interns at CHOP's Kennett Square and West Grove Primary Care
Centers this summer. Thank you for your partnership and the support
you provide in our community!"
The CHOP Cares Community Grant program has also provided funding
for many current programs such as gun violence prevention
workshops, food distributions, parent and youth support groups,
menstrual hygiene education, iSTEM workshops, career exploration
activities and internships, health screenings, and more.
To learn more about the CHOP Cares Community Grant Program,
visit: https://community.chop.edu/
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia:
A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital
of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first
pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to
providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of
pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research
initiatives, the hospital has fostered many discoveries that have
benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is
among the largest in the country. The institution has a
well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close
to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes
more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical
centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances
throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well
as the Middleman Family Pavilion and its dedicated
pediatric emergency department in King of
Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and
public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia recognition as a
leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more
information, visit https://www.chop.edu.
Contact: Joey McCool Ryan
Phone: (267) 258-6735
McCool@chop.edu
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