Celebrating Black History Month
The MolinaCares Accord and Molina Healthcare are proud to support organizations working to increase equitable outcomes for underserved communities. Part of the MolinaCares vision is addressing racial, social and financial barriers to health and well-being. In February, we celebrate the culture, contributions and success of Black Americans. Below are some of the partners and programs MolinaCares is supporting to make a difference in Black communities.
With funding from a MolinaCares grant, The EmpowerHER: Uplift Black Mothers Program will provide 150 expectant and new mothers with prenatal and postpartum education and resources, including access to doula services. Included with these services’ expectant families can utilize the League’s Financial Opportunities Center to receive financial counseling and coaching to prepare for their new family addition. In partnership with local obstetricians, gynecologists and doulas, Springfield Urban League, Inc aims to improve outreach, education, and support for expectant and new mothers.
A grant to the Malone Community Center is supporting the Malone Maternal Wellness Programs, among other resources for the center. The Maternal Wellness Programs aim to reduce Black infant and maternal mortality and morbidity rates by providing evidence-based services. Services include providing crucial information about pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care; ensuring mothers have access to necessary health care resources; and providing emotional and practical support to mothers during pregnancy and one year postpartum.
United Negro College Fund (KY)
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) received a donation from the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation and Passport by Molina Healthcare to provide scholarships in Kentucky. UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, UNCF awards more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country. The two-year partnership with UNCF aims to grow Kentucky’s pool of health care workers and close crucial gaps in the health workforce.
Metro United Way – Black L.O.V.E. Philanthropic Partnership (KY)
Our work with Metro United Way in Louisville aims to address racial inequality by funding organizations in Kentucky that address gaps in education, mental and physical health, food access and more. The MolinaCares grant to the organization’s Black L.O.V.E. (Live, Own, Vote, Excel) Philanthropic Partnership helps fund community organizations supporting working to address systemic inequality. With support from MolinaCares, the Black L.O.V.E. Philanthropic Partnership will continue its crucial work in the Greater Louisville area, accelerating community economic development and bridging gaps in access to key health and health-related services.
Springboard to Success – Take Flight College Reception (IL)
The Take Flight College Reception celebrates the achievements of Chicago Housing Authority youth and aims to inspire students as they transition into the collegiate environment. Our partnership with Springboard to Success meets a critical need through this event by providing attendees with college necessities that are not covered by scholarships for tuition. MolinaCares support provided 175 students with brand-new Chromebooks to ensure recipients have the tools to succeed on campus. As part of the reception, soon-to-be college students also received essentials such as linens, towels, toiletries and school supplies.
National African American Male Wellness Agency (KY)
The MolinaCares Accord is proud to support the National African American Male Wellness Agency (NAAMWA) in its goal of empowering African American men to understand their health risks and take action towards living a healthier life. With MolinaCares grant funding, NAAMWA was able to provide over 4,000 free health screenings and relevant health education programs to African American males in Kentucky. We are honored to have made this contribution to NAAMWA’s Wellness Initiative which has provided tens of thousands of black men across the country with free health screenings.