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St. David's Community Health Foundation Grants More Than $3 Million to Central Texas Nonprofits

Posted on: Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 15:00 CST

St. David's Community Health Foundation announced today that they are awarding $3 million in grants to 23 Central Texas nonprofits that provide access to health care, education and support to Central Texans.

"It is the Foundation's mission to fund organizations that provide health care services to the uninsured and underinsured in our community," said Dick Moeller, President and CEO of St. David's Community Health Foundation. "St. David's Community Health Foundation thoroughly researches the status of health care in our community, as we work with our partner agencies to improve their ability to provide access to quality care."

Of the 23 nonprofits awarded grants, seven are receiving funding from the Foundation for the first time. The majority of grant awards announced today fund the operating costs of community-based primary health care for all ages offered in clinics including prenatal care, immunization programs and disease management services.

"With 24 percent of the population of Central Texas being uninsured, the safety net clinics are more important than ever before," said C.W. Hetherly, Chairman of the Board of St. David's Health Care System. "The doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers and administrators are working long hours to try to keep up with the demand. We want them to know that they have the continued support of the Foundation."

Also receiving funds are nonprofits that support specific health-related needs, such as the Breast Cancer Resource Center and Children's Hearing Aids of Central Texas, and organizations that help older adults maintain their independence.

"The fastest growing segment of our society is the age group of 85 years and older," said Genie Nyer, the Foundation's Director of Public Health Initiatives. "The Foundation realizes the increasing need for services available to this age group and to their caregivers. Central Texas is fortunate to have wonderful organizations expanding to serve these needs and the Foundation is honored to support them."

One of the grant recipients, Family Eldercare, will use the funding to continue their support services that provide assistance for older adults and those who care for them. "Family Eldercare applauds St. David's Community Health Foundation for investing in programs serving the older adult population," said Karen Langley, Executive Director of Family Eldercare. "This much needed funding allows us to serve more frail adults and their caregivers so that they may live their lives in their own homes and communities."

St. David's Community Health Foundation awards grants twice a year. Mental health grants are announced in May, while physical health grants are announced in December.

The mission of St. David's Community Health Foundation is to improve access to health care for Central Texans. For more information, visit www.sdchf.org.

St. David's Community Health Foundation

2006 Physical Health Grant Recipients

Grant Recipient

Amount Granted

Aging Services Council

$24,580 

Austin Children's Shelter

$50,000 

Austin Groups for the Elderly

$85,000 

Austin ISD, Vision and Hearing

$14,960 

Breast Cancer Resource Center

$67,175 

Children's Hearing Aid Texas

$30,000 

Easter Seals -- Central Texas

$25,000 

El Buen Samaritano

$450,000 

Faith in Action Caregivers

$100,000 

Family Eldercare

$50,000 

Greater Austin CARES

$20,000 

Lone Star Circle of Care

$175,000 

Meals on Wheels and More (Austin)

$70,000 

New Connections

$20,925 

People's Community Clinic

$1,343,461 

Round Rock Health Clinic

$100,000 

Round Rock Serving Center

$130,000 

Samaritan Health Ministries

$30,000 

UT School of Nursing, Children's Wellness Center

$151,340 

Volunteer Health Clinic

$40,000 

Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities -- Meals on Wheels

$25,409 

Wonders & Worries

$40,000 

Youth InterACTIVE

$31,440 

TOTAL

$3,074,290 

Grant recipient contact information for media interviews:

Family Eldercare Karen Langley, Executive Director 512-483-3551 (office) 512-627-8664 (cell) klangley@familyeldercare.org

Meals on Wheels and More Dan Pruett 512-476-6325 (office) 512-567-6056 (cell) dpruett@mealsonwheelsandmore.org

Source: Business Wire

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