Home State Health, Centene Foundation commit $750,000 to Missouri groups

Home State Health and the Centene Foundation said Sept. 1 that they will provide a combined $750,000 to nearly two dozen organizations across Missouri.

The companies said the grants will support community-based programs addressing food security, housing stability, workforce development, foster care, healthcare access and rural community needs. The release said the money is intended to improve health outcomes and advance health equity statewide.

Home State Health is a Missouri-based managed care organization and a company of Centene Corporation, according to the release. It said the company serves Missouri Medicaid members through MO HealthNet and also offers Marketplace and Medicare coverage. The Centene Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation and a private nonprofit focused on economically challenged communities, the release said.

The release named several organizations tied to foster care and family support, including Covenant House Missouri, Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries, Every Child's Hope, Faith Bridge, Foster Adopt Connect, Foster Care Coalition and KVC Behavioral Healthcare Missouri. It did not provide a full recipient list or a breakdown of how the money will be divided.

Shawn Furey, president and chief executive officer of Home State Health, said community organizations are helping families overcome challenges that directly affect health and well-being. Keith Williamson, president of the Centene Foundation, said the foundation is committed to supporting organizations that create opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.

The release said the grants will help expand behavioral health services, strengthen family supports and increase access to resources for vulnerable children and families. It also said the money is intended to increase access to healthcare, nutritious food, stable housing, employment opportunities and other essential services.

Home State Health said it is committed to transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. The Centene Foundation said it supports projects and initiatives aligned with Centene's mission to remove barriers to wellness and improve health equity through healthcare access, social services and education.

The release did not include a schedule for grant disbursement or a full list of recipients.

Sources

• PR Newswire release

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