WellCare Gives $5,000 in Micro-Grants to Community-Based Organizations in Nevada
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) announced today that it gave $5,000 in micro-grants to five community-based organizations in Nevada. These micro-grants went to nonprofit and 501(c)(3) organizations that address needs related to homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse and grieving children. The micro-grants were given in denominations of $1,000.
"In order to support good health outcomes, social and medical needs must be met," said Danny Maxson, a community advocacy manager at WellCare. "These micro-grants will help to sustain Nevada's social safety net, which is critical to ensuring that people get the resources and services they need to get and stay healthy."
WellCare micro-grants were awarded to the following agencies:
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Community-Based Organization |
Program Highlights |
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STEP2 Reno, Nevada |
Since 1986, STEP2 has helped women and their families in Northern Nevada with substance abuse treatment and recovery. STEP2 pioneered gender-specific treatment for women in Nevada and currently provides state-of-the-art care for pregnant and parenting women and their children, including intensive outpatient treatment coupled with transitional housing. |
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Caridad, Inc.
Las Vegas, Nevada |
Caridad provides customer service-based street outreach to the homeless in Las Vegas. Teams with a specific, walkable territory reach out not just to the homeless to know what services they need most, but network with parking enforcement, security teams and business owners. These community partners help Caridad to engage and assist in client case plans to deliver the services most needed. |
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National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI)
Nevada Reno, Nevada |
NAMI Nevada is dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life for persons who are affected by mental illnesses by providing education, support and advocacy. The organization supports and develops local affiliates and addresses membership needs. |
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The Solace Tree Reno, Nevada |
The Solace Tree believes that all children, teens and their family members should have the freedom to express their feelings associated with death in a safe and loving environment. Its peer-support programs and educational opportunities help children and teens learn to cope and adjust to the changes in their lives. |
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Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Las Vegas, Nevada |
NPHY serves the thousands of homeless youth in Southern Nevada through its core programs and outreach. NPHY's programs stabilize homeless teens' lives, meeting their immediate needs and providing a safe, supportive environment and a path to self-sufficiency. |
"NAMI Nevada is thrilled to have been selected as a recipient for a WellCare micro-grant. This grant will allow us to expand our signature mental health education programs to our rural Nevada communities," said Ginger Paulsen, executive director at NAMI Nevada. "We thank them for supporting our programs that help not just individuals living with mental illness in Nevada, but also the families who have loved ones with mental illness."
"Caridad is excited to partner with WellCare as a community micro-grant recipient," said Merideth Spriggs, chief kindness officer at Caridad. "Caridad strives to end homelessness in Southern Nevada. Often the last barrier to housing can be identifying documentation. The micro-grant will help us provide much needed assistance to obtain identification."
"The Solace Tree is honored to be a WellCare micro-grant recipient," said Emilio Parga, executive director of The Solace Tree. "The Solace Tree is about hope and healing and gives children, teens, and adults a safe place to document their feelings. The funds awarded will go towards art supplies, snacks and scholarships. We thank WellCare for making sure No Child Shall Grieve Alone."
About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses exclusively on providing government-sponsored managed care services, primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs. WellCare serves approximately 3.8 million members nationwide as of June 30, 2016. For more information about WellCare, please visit the company's website at www.wellcare.com or view the company's videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/WellCareHealthPlan.
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