Home Nursing Agency Foundation Awards Grants to Agency Programs and Services On October 11, Home Nursing Agency Foundation Board approved the awarding of 11 Foundation Grants to programs and services within the VNA and CS companies. The 11 grants awarded total approximately $51,597 and represent the second round of funding for the fiscal year 7/1/06 to 6/30/07. Approximately $42,161 was granted in the first round in April 2006. With the board's approval, the Foundation has allocated for this fiscal year a total of $110,097 to assist our clients, programs and services. (See grant recipients below.) Since the grants inception in April 2005, the Foundation has proudly granted $169,508 to program and services allowing staff to make a tremendous impact in the lives of people we serve. All donations received by Home Nursing Agency are placed in the Home Nursing Agency Foundation, the depository of all public and private contributions. From this unrestricted account, a percentage of funds is then redistributed directly back to programs and services through the form of grants. These grants are critical to the health and well-being of our communities and have been a great resource to staff. Grants are awarded bi-annually and applications for grants are submitted in January and July of each year. Funds are then allocated in April and October after Foundation board approval. Congratulations to the following Foundation Grant recipients: $9,197 to the WIC Program - For the development of a cookbook that will assist WIC families in preparing nutritious meals and encourage WIC enrollment. $5,000 to Nurse Family Partnership - To provide educational supplies to promote development success in infant development. $4,000 to Adult Day Services - To purchase supplies, provide activities, etc., which would support the main function of the program and promote client functioning to the fullest extent. $2,000 to Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Service - Purchase therapeutic supplies that are currently non-reimbursable. This program serves children and adolescents who suffer from mental health disorders. $2,000 to Lexington House - To purchase materials to allow members to participate in maintenance projects for Lexington House, which would provide meaningful work and be part of the rehabilitation and enrichment program for the participants $1,000 to Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program - To provide for inventory for the “Rewards Store” - to promote and reinforce positive behavior. $5,900 to VNA/Home Health/CERMUSA - To purchase video equipment to allow centrally located wound specialist to assist the RN case manager in establishing “best practice” for improved wound treatment (remote wound management). $5,000 to Hospice Program - To provide a Discretionary Fund to cover necessities of the patient's health care and other non-medical expenses such as blankets, special clothing, and emergency assistance with utilities. $30,000 to Hospice (Bereavement Services for Children and Their Families) - To assist with start-up costs to cover items such as furniture, facility renovation, additional program costs and special events for Bereavement Centers that will allow for the expansion of bereavement services specifically to children and their families. ($15,000 of this grant will be allocated from the Hospice Restricted Fund.) $2,500 to VNA/Home Health - To provide medication/pill planners for clients to better assist with complex pharmaceutical management and ensure compliance with physician orders and disease management contract. $5,000 to VNA/Home Health - To provide for a discretionary fund to cover the necessities of a patient's health care such as medications, medical supplies, safety equipment and other non-medical expenses such as emergency assistance with utilities, etc. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Home Nursing Agency Foundation may contact the Home Nursing Agency Development Department by: Calling Pam Seasoltz, Director of Development, at 814-946-5411, extension 2065 Emailing development@homenursingagenycy.com Making a check out to "Home Nursing Agency Foundation" and sending it to: Home Nursing Agency Foundation 201 Chestnut Avenue Box 352 Altoona, PA 16603-0352
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