Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Provides Grant to Improve Service Delivery to Area Veterans and their Families
Summary
In addition, the grant will enable IVMF to collaborate with Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs to map veteran services in communities across New York State.Monsignor Gregory Mustaciuolo, Chief Executive Officer of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation says one of their key objectives in 2021 is to address the healthcare disparities related to race and income that have only been heightened since the onset of the pandemic. These grants demonstrate our continued commitment to support a wide range of organizations improving the health and well-being of New Yorks veteran and military family community. With a no-wrong door approach, the IVMFs community-based initiatives empower local communities to ensure military-connected clients receive efficient and timely support, as well as access to a wide range of resources they need.Today, the IVMFs AmericaServes program is widely acknowledged as the gold-standard for how public, private, and non-profit organizations work together to serve veterans, service members, and their families, says Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh. This grant is one example of how were bringing the vision of the NVRC to life in a practical way, leveraging the facility and the IVMFs expertise to serve the social and wellness needs of veterans and families right here in Central NY, Haynie says. Named in memory of Mother Cabrini, a tireless advocate for immigrants, children, and the poor, the foundation provides flexible support for new and innovative approaches that enhance health and wellness across New York State.