Franciscan Health boosted 55 non-profit organizations across Indiana and Chicago’s south suburb by awarding $488,000 in grants.
The funding is from Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program. The program builds partnerships with health and human service agencies providing services in at-risk communities served by Franciscan Health. The goal is to foster relationships with community providers to better address health issues among vulnerable populations.
“This program honors the incredible work our partners provide to community members each and every day,” said Kate Hill-Johnson, Franciscan Health administrative director of community health improvement, in a press release. “We are proud to support their efforts as we build the communities’ health together.”
Local Franciscan Health leaders selected the funding recipients in each geographic region. Awardees were selected on the basis of program applications demonstrating their ability to address priority health needs and health equity. Priority health issues include physical activity, nutrition, food insecurity efforts, housing support and mental wellness.
Recipient organizations will collaborate with Franciscan’s Community Health Improvement team. Participation includes orientation and progress reports at six-month and one-year intervals to be considered for future funding and support.
Franciscan Health’s northern Indiana awardees include:
- NERD Youth Services
- TradeWinds Services
- Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
- Hope Christian Church
- Housing Opportunities
- Golden Hope Ministry
- The Caring Place
- St. Michael’s Wheelchair Ramp Ministry
- Habitat of Humanity NWI
- Metro Community Outreach
- Crossroads YMCA
- St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Crown Point
- Moraine House
- Hilltop Neighborhood Housing
- Community Health Network
- Catholic Charities
- Dunebrook
- Healthy Communities of La Porte County
- Open Door Community Alliance
- Sacred Heart Food Pantry
- The Salvation Army
- Nest Community Center
- We All In Recovery
- Stepping Stone Shelter
Mishawaka-based Franciscan Health is a 12-hospital health care system. The health care network includes clinics, home health services and doctors. Franciscan Health serves communities in Indiana and Illinois.
