Humana Foundation Invests $13 Million in Health Equity Innovation and Creating Healthy Emotional Connections for Vulnerable Populations
October 10 2022 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
New $7.5 million fund will scale innovative
solutions to disparities in mental health and nutrition; $5.5
million in grants will increase equity and access in regional
mental health services
The Humana Foundation, philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE:
HUM) for the past 40 years, today announced the first grants
reflecting its elevated focus on advancing health equity and
improving minority health so that vulnerable seniors, veterans and
youth can live connected, healthy lives.
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The $13 million investment includes the launch of a $7.5 million
Health Equity Innovation Fund, which will identify and scale new
solutions to eliminate health disparities in the Foundation’s two
priority areas: Creating healthy emotional connections by
increasing equity and access in mental health services, and shaping
a healthier approach to nutrition by improving food education and
security. Applications to the Fund are open and accessible to
organizations everywhere that are innovating in these areas.
“As we look forward, we’re doubling down on our mission to
advance health equity by working to eliminate unjust, avoidable and
unnecessary barriers in health and healthcare,” said Tiffany
Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation. “On this World Mental
Health Day, we’re addressing the need for more innovation, services
and training to ensure greater equity in our nation’s mental health
services. The investment is rooted in our belief that creating
healthy emotional connections for vulnerable populations, with
specific focus on minority and underserved populations, is a vital
part of a holistic approach to care.”
The additional $5.5 million in grants will support community
health organizations nationally and in the Foundation’s four key
regions of Kentucky, Florida, Louisiana and Texas that are creating
healthy emotional connections so that those affected have support
to confront life’s challenges like isolation, trauma and addiction.
The grants are also expanding racial equity training among the
mental health workforce.
Following is more detail on the organizations receiving
grants:
National Volunteers of America will receive up to $3.8
million over three years, including $2.5 million in 2022.
Kentucky Alzheimer’s Association of Louisville and
Southern Indiana will receive $250,000. Community Foundation of
Louisville will receive $100,000. Community Safety and Healing Fund
of Louisville will receive $50,000. LaCasita Center will receive
$75,000.
Florida/Louisiana Cities United/Tides (Florida and
Louisiana) will receive $100,000. Community Foundation of Broward
County (Florida) will receive $250,000. ElderSource (Florida) will
receive $100,000. Generations United (Florida and Louisiana) will
receive $100,000. National Cares Mentoring will receive
$250,000.
Texas Borderland Rainbow Center will receive $10,000.
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute will receive $250,000. San
Antonio Oasis will receive $100,000. Rise Recovery will receive
$75,000.
To apply for the Health Equity Innovation Fund and learn more
about the Humana Foundation’s health equity mission, visit
HumanaFoundation.org.
About The Humana Foundation
The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the
philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. and is focused on health equity,
working to eliminate unjust, avoidable and unnecessary barriers in
health and healthcare. The Foundation fosters evidence-based
collaborations and investments that help people in underserved
communities live connected, healthy lives. As a steward of good
health, the Foundation creates healthy emotional connections for
people and communities and is shaping a healthier approach to
nutrition to support lifelong well-being. For more information,
visit humanafoundation.org.
Humana Inc. and The Humana Foundation believe everyone should
have access to the tools and support needed to have a fair and just
opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Our commitment to
improving health outcomes for all – our members and patients,
employees, the communities we serve, the healthcare system, and the
environment - is the foundation of our Environment, Social, and
Governance (ESG) impact platform.
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