Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health awards nearly $265,000 in grants this quarter, advancing health Equity across the state
Dec. 30, 2024 | Parkersburg, W.Va.
Parkersburg, W.Va. (Dec. 30, 2024) — The Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health today announced its continued commitment to improving the health and well-being of West Virginians through seven new grants totaling nearly $265,000 awarded in the final quarter of 2024.
These grants build on the Fund’s success in supporting nonprofit organizations throughout the Mountain State, bringing the total 2024 commitment to West Virginia communities to nearly $1.5 million and more than $6 million since the Fund launched in 2021.
The Charitable Fund’s support this year tackles key Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) while furthering advancements in oral health, addressing substance use disorder, and improving both community and family health outcomes. This latest round of funding supports crucial initiatives across the state, including the following nonprofit organizations:
- University Physicians and Surgeons, Inc.
- West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities
- Laurance Jones, III Childhood Language Center, Inc.
- Williamson Health and Wellness Center
- Rea of Hope Inc.
- West Virginia 211, Inc.
- Tug River Health Association, Inc.
“The Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health is proud to invest in the tireless work of organizations dedicated to building stronger, healthier communities,” said Cathy McAlister, executive director. “We remain deeply committed to collaborating with partners to address West Virginia's unique health challenges and create a brighter future for all its residents.”
The 2024 report detailing this year’s grants is available here.
Grant proposals are currently being considered for 2025 funding. The online grant application is found at https://highmarkwvfund.versaic.com/login.
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 mission 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.
Additionally, we established two restricted funds in 2021, the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health and the United Concordia Dental Charitable Fund, to further 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 West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health
304-347-7698
Bethany.ross@highmarkhealth.org