The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Donates $15,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana to Help Bridge Educational Gaps
Molina Healthcare: Caroline Zubieta, Caroline.Zubieta@molinahealthcare.com, 562-951-1588
LOUISVILLE, Ky., December 21, 2021 — The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation, in collaboration with Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare (“Passport”), announced today a $15,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana.
The donation will help support the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Extended Learning Day program, which aims to bridge educational gaps among underserved youth.
“Education is critical to building strong, healthy futures,” said Ryan Sadler, plan president of Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare. “That’s why we’re so proud to support organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana that are playing a critical role in ensuring our youth have the resources and skills they need to succeed in school and in the years to come.”
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our community members and couldn’t do it without the support of our partners like Molina,” said Jennifer Helgeson, president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana. “By working together, we can continue addressing gaps in education and improving outcomes for all Kentuckians.”
A check presentation took place today at the Newburg Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana, 5020 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40218.
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About the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation
The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) established in 2020 by Molina Healthcare, Inc. The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation was created to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations by funding meaningful, measurable, and innovative programs and solutions that improve health, life, and living in local communities.
About Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare
Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare works closely with local providers and community partners to improve health outcomes for members and the communities it serves. Passport is owned by Molina Healthcare Inc., a FORTUNE 500 company that provides managed healthcare services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs and through the state insurance marketplaces. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare served approximately 4.8 million members as of September 30, 2021. For more information about Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana (BGCK) is an out-of-school time provider, offering a safe haven for youth who need us. We open our doors to kids ages 6-18, in a safe, positive environment. In our community, poverty and homicide rates are at an all-time high. In the state of Kentucky, nearly 127,000 youth leave school with nowhere to go. To disrupt these vicious cycles, it is critical to provide our youth opportunities for a different path; that is what Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana do every day.