To address health issues of the residents of York and its surrounding communities, Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation, recently awarded $239,360 in grants to 14 York County organizations.
American Red Cross received $25,000 for biomedical scales to alleviate waste and allow more efficient blood collection from donors.
Bell Socialization Services Inc. received $10,000 for on-site LPN services to consult with the homeless families and individuals the organization serves, giving them access to cover their basic health needs and connect them to primary care providers.
Crispus Attucks Association received $30,000 to educate and empower economically disadvantaged children through health activities, while strengthening families with engagement opportunities.
Family Promise of York PA received $30,000 for emergency shelter, medical and mental health service referrals to families with children in York.
Help for Oncology Problems and Emotional Support (H.O.P.E.) received $20,000 to design and launch HOPE Haven, a cancer respite retreat to improve mental, spiritual and physical well-being for individuals undergoing cancer diagnosis and treatment, at a secluded home in York County.
Hospice & Community Care received $25,000 for a community initiative to strengthen end-of-life care that will increase hospice services utilization and enhance the quality of life of York citizens facing serious illness.
Just 4 Today Sober Living received $16,464 for a case management program to eliminate a deficiency in the existing after-care procedures intended to maintain a sustainable recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Leg Up Farm received $4,500 to expand use of aquatic therapy in physical and occupational sessions and find innovative uses for it within speech and behavioral health sessions.
Pappus House received $35,000 to support the expansion of hospice services provided to members of the York community during their last months of life.
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation received $20,000 for an accessible dock at Pinchot State Park to allow those with disabilities to recreate on the water.
Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center received $15,630 to install new assistive listening devices in the Strand Theatre to welcome audiences that otherwise would not be able to attend due to hearing limitations.
Susquehanna Valley Community Mental Health Services received $8,337 to expand evidence-based trauma counseling for domestic violence survivors.
YMCA of York and York County received $10,365 for a program that promotes healthy living with children ages 7 to 13 carrying excess weight, as well as their caregivers, to create long-lasting change.
YWCA York received $11,694 for mindful trauma-informed practices in the Early Learning Center and to extend mindfulness work to the community at large with workplace and parent/caregiver workshops.
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