Good Samaritan Hospital Grants Do Good for Local Nonprofits
Summary
Good Samaritan Hospital presented $66,000 through its Doing Good community benefit grant program to local nonprofit groups whose work address factors in a persons ability to live a healthy life.One-year grants up to $15,000 were made available to organizations in the hospitals service area that have a focus of economic stability; housing, transportation, safety, parks and playgrounds; education; food insecurity; social engagement; and healthcare. "As a community anchor organization with a mission to help people live their healthiest lives, we are pleased to be able to support various organizations that contribute to areas of greatest importance locally. This year we are pleased to support organizations that improve access to primary and mental health care services, strengthen economic stability, and address food insecurity, said Dawn J. Anuszkiewicz, president of Good Samaritan Hospital.A committee including members of the leadership team and key hospital caregivers reviewed the applications. Recipients are:In addition, Good Samaritan awarded $45,852 to Benefits in Action as part of the hospitals community benefit commitment.