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St. Joseph's Awards over $100,000 in Grants to Community Organizations
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St. Joseph's Awards over $100,000 in Grants to Community Organizations

Furthering a Mission to Improve the Health of our Community

St. Joseph’s Medical Center has awarded $127,800 in grant funding to four local community benefit organizations that provide critical health and human services to residents in San Joaquin County. St. Joseph’s administration, mission, and community benefit representatives distributed the grants during a luncheon held at the medical center.

“We’re proud to continue to provide for a healthier community through our Community Grants program,” said St. Joseph’s Community Health Director, Pat Collier. “By collaborating with these vital community organizations, we strengthen our mission to reach and serve those in need.”

The Community Grants Program was established in 1990 to provide funding to community-based organizations that provide services to individuals in need. Since its inception, the program has distributed over $2,130,800 in grant funding to deserving nonprofit community benefit organizations with an interest in building healthier communities by improving health and living conditions. The program encourages organizations attempting to address the underlying causes of illness as well as specific health issues. This year, special consideration was given to programs promoting early access to prenatal healthcare, health and nutrition for children and adolescents, and basic access to health care for the low-income population and homeless Veterans. These health conditions were targeted as a result of community health needs assessments conducted by a partnership effort including local hospitals, county public health departments, and other community agencies.

St. Joseph Medical Center annually sets aside revenues from operations to fund the community grant awards. The grants program is one way in which St. Joseph’s realizes its health care mission and enhances the advocacy and social justice efforts of its hospitals and its religious and community sponsors. Through this program, St. Joseph’s seeks to partner with other nonprofit organizations that are working to improve the health status and quality of life for the communities we serve.
 

This year’s St. Joseph’s Community Grants were awarded to the following area organizations:

  • Catholic Charities – to improve access to early prenatal care and improved access to healthcare for the underserved by providing outreach and educational opportunities to pregnant women about the importance of early prenatal care.
  • Dorothy L. Jones Community & Health Center/Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin – to fund an after school fitness program will address childhood obesity and other health related issues among at risk teens.
  • Mercy Housing California – to provide variety of health needs to low- and very low-income families.
  • YMCA of San Joaquin – to educate families and youth on healthy eating and exercise habits, to increase the options and resources for healthy living, and to provide greater access to healthcare.

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