Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — sunshine healtha wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is proud to announce the latest recipients of its Community Connections Grants, which support nonprofit community organizations around the world. florida. This grant is aimed at organizations providing storm relief assistance and those addressing food insecurity, housing, and other social service needs.
Many Floridians are rebuilding their homes and communities in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. Sunshine Health has awarded two phases of Storm Relief and Preparedness grants to 17 nonprofit organizations providing storm-related assistance to people affected by the recent storms.Each organization has up to $10,000 We respond to needs such as recovery from storms and disaster preparedness.
“Hurricane Idalia caused significant damage to many communities,” said Sunshine Health's CEO. Nathan Landsbaum. “These funds will support recovery efforts in affected areas and help families plan and prepare for future storms. Sunshine Health is actively involved in storm relief and preparedness. We are proud to partner with local organizations that are doing this.”
Sunshine Health also received an award $100,000 We work with 36 nonprofit organizations to address social and environmental factors that can impact health outcomes in underserved communities.Each grantee may have up to $3,000 To expand or build on the important resources we provide to our community.
“Family Support Service” north florida (FSSNF) Center of Hope is very grateful to Sunshine Health for providing funding to expand crisis services to families in need in the 32209 community. jacksonville,” Said Jada Hunter, Executive Director of Community Reinvestment, an FSSNF initiative. “As the Center of Hope continues to empower and strengthen families living in the 32209 community, this grant will help alleviate the financial crisis for underserved families.”
FSSNF Center of Hope will use the grant funds to assist families with housing, rental assistance, transportation, food, and utility assistance.
“Youths Left Behind, Corp. is grateful for the grant from Sunshine Health.” hassan hill, director of a nonprofit organization in Tallahassee. “Thanks to this funding, we will continue to work toward our overall goal of creating respectful and responsible communities through after-school peer empowerment programs that serve underserved communities.” We can continue to provide guidance and resources.”
Youths Left Behind uses its grants to provide groceries and nutritious meals to families participating in the program.
Since 2021, Sunshine Health has approximately $800,000 Through our Community Connections Grants Program, we continue to support local organizations working to build healthy communities across the country. florida.
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headquartered in Broward County With offices throughout the state, Sunshine Health is one of the largest health care plans in the state. florida. Sunshine Health provides its members with a network of coordinated care and support, transforming the health of their communities one person at a time. The company provides government-sponsored managed care through Medicaid, long-term care, health insurance marketplaces (Ambetter), Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans (Wellcare). Its specialty plans include child welfare specialty plans, which serve children in or adopted from the state's child welfare system; Specialized severe mental illness plans for people living with severe mental illness. The Children's Medical Services Health Plan is administered by Sunshine Health on behalf of the Florida Department of Health for children and adolescents with special medical needs. Sunshine Health is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives. For more information, please visit: sunshinehealth.com Or follow @SunHealthFL on Facebook and Twitter.
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