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Franciscan Health has announced that it will distribute $448,000 in grants to 55 non-profit organizations across Indiana and the south suburbs of Chicago. These funds are part of the Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP), which aims to enhance community health by partnering with nonprofit health and human service agencies in areas served by Franciscan Health.
The SIPP initiative seeks to build long-term relationships with community providers to tackle significant health issues among vulnerable populations. Kate Hill-Johnson, administrative director of Community Health Improvement for Franciscan Health, stated, "This program honors the incredible work our partners provide to community members each and every day. We are proud to support their efforts as we build the communities' health together."
Local leaders from Franciscan Health selected grant recipients based on applications that demonstrated their capacity to address priority health needs and promote health equity. The selection process relied on findings from Franciscan's Community Health Needs Assessment process, which highlighted key issues such as physical activity, nutrition, housing support, healthy relationships, mental wellness, and Parent Cafés.
Organizations receiving funding will collaborate with Franciscan's Community Health Improvement team to ensure programs align with organizational goals. This collaboration includes orientation sessions and progress reports at six-month and one-year intervals for consideration of future funding.
The grant recipients span various regions:
- Central Indiana: Includes American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, YMCA of Greater Indianapolis.
- Northern Indiana: Features Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Inc., Habitat for Humanity NWI.
- Western Indiana: Encompasses Lafayette Neighborhood Housing Services, Mental Health America.
- South Suburban Chicago: Includes Harold Colbert Jones Memorial Community Center.
These organizations aim to address critical health challenges within their communities through targeted programs supported by the SIPP grants.
