Molina Healthcare of Ohio Provides 500 Free Slip Resistant Shoes to Central Ohio Seniors at National Church Residences
Media Contact: Ben Jackey, Ben.Jackey@MolinaHealthCare.com, (502) 377-9484
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 23, 2024 – Molina Healthcare of Ohio (“Molina”) and Samaritan’s Feet Seniors provided 500 pairs of slip-resistant shoes to seniors at National Church Residences, a non-profit provider of affordable senior housing. The donations are part of Molina’s Stepping Ahead with Seniors, a series of shoe giveaways that, over three years, has resulted in 3,000 pairs distributed to Ohio seniors. The shoes are designed to reduce falls, the leading cause of injury among adults over the age of 65.
“With Ohio’s 65+ population growing in recent years, Molina has seen a growing demand for protective footwear and we are pleased to meet that need for thousands of Ohioans,” said Ami Cole, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Ohio. “Through our partnership with Samaritans Feet Seniors, we are helping seniors stay independent, safe and confident.”
The donated shoes are lightweight, anti-slip, anti-skid, and easy to fasten. In addition to shoes, each recipient received a “Hope Tote” containing new socks, hygiene kits, information on fall prevention, and an encouraging message from a volunteer.
“We have collaborated with Molina on this initiative for three years, and we’re excited to continue offering this valuable resource to Ohioans,” said Debbie Cox-Roush, manager of seniors program at Samaritan’s Feet International. “We are grateful to Molina for their support, helping us supply, pack, and distribute shoes, enabling Ohio seniors to continue living independently.”
About Molina Healthcare of Ohio
Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Inc. provides government-funded, quality health care, serving members through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs in Ohio. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through state insurance marketplaces. For more information about Molina Healthcare of Ohio, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.
About Samaritan’s Feet
Samaritan’s Feet is a humanitarian aid non-profit that serves and inspires hope by providing shoes to those in need around the world. Since its founding in 2003, Samaritan’s Feet and its partners have served over 10.5 million people across 111 countries and over 625 U.S. cities. More at samaritansfeet.org.
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