Highmark West Virginia fund supports initiatives improving West Virginia communities with grants focused on oral, community, and family health
Oct. 28, 2024 | Parkersburg, W.Va.
Parkersburg, W.Va. (Oct. 28, 2024) — The Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health continues its commitment to improving the lives of West Virginians by awarding grants to organizations that address key health and well-being priorities. In the third quarter of 2024, the Fund allocated grant funding to support critical initiatives in the areas of oral health, community health, and family health.
This round of grants, which brings the total funds committed this year to nearly $1.2 million, supports the following organizations:
- American Red Cross — Central Appalachia Region
- Amputee Center Inc.
- West Virginia United Way Agencies (12 statewide)
- West Virginia Health Right, Inc.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to work with these organizations, whose tireless efforts are making a real difference in the lives of West Virginians," said Cathy McAlister, executive director of the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health. "Their ongoing commitment to addressing crucial needs aligns perfectly with the Fund's mission."
Since its launch in 2021, the Charitable Fund has awarded over $6 million in grants to over 100 organizations across the state. These grants have supported programs that address a wide range of critical needs, including behavioral health, social determinants of health (SDoH), substance use disorder, and more.
This continued commitment to funding local organizations demonstrates the Fund's dedication to supporting impactful initiatives that directly benefit the health and well-being of all West Virginians. View the current list of 2024 grantees at the Fund's latest report.
About Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund
The Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health is a restricted fund of the Highmark Foundation that was established in 2021. The Charitable Fund for Health's mission is to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for individuals who reside in all 55 counties in West Virginia. The Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health strives to support health-focused programs that impact individuals, families and communities throughout the Mountain State and work collaboratively to leverage additional funding to achieve replicable models. Visit www.highmarkfoundation.org for more information.
About Highmark Foundation
The Highmark Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) private, charitable organization dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for individuals who reside in the communities served by Highmark, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. We fulfill our missing by awarding high-impact grants to charitable organizations that implement evidence-based programs aimed at improving community health. Central to the Foundation's mission is identifying and continuously reevaluating our region's prevailing health care needs. By doing so, the Foundation remains at the forefront of those needs, well-equipped to pinpoint the issues that more urgently need support.
In 2021, two new restricted funds were established at the Highmark Foundation — the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health and the United Concordia Dental Charitable Fund. These funds support the ongoing work of the Highmark Foundation across its footprint and beyond.
For more information, visit www.highmarkfoundation.org and follow the Highmark Foundation on LinkedIn.
Contact:
Bethany Ross
Highmark Health
Bethany.ross@highmarkhealth.org