As part of Kaiser Permanente’s representative’s commitment to supporting health in local communities, they announced this years 2014 benefit grants awarded to various nonprofits in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Their grants go to nonprofit organizations who are committed to expanding access to care for lower-income and uninsured individuals, improving education with the efforts of promoting healthy eating, etc.

“Our physicians and employees in the Santa Clarita Valley are proud to support our local non-profit organizations with these grants,” Physician David Wong said. “Through partnerships with these groups, we are working to benefit the community at large by addressing issues and concerns that affect its overall health.”

This year, Kaiser Permanente officials announced their grants totaling $62,626 to various non-profit organizations in the Santa Clarita Valley:

o        Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley received $10,000 to support “Triple-Play,” a three-pronged (mind-body-soul) comprehensive health, fitness, and wellness initiative for at-risk youth.

o        Bridge to Home received $9,626 to support a Health Navigator to coordinate healthcare for uninsured, homeless individuals and families.

o        Carousel Ranch received $4,000 to support equestrian therapy and exercise for lower-income children with physical disabilities at risk for obesity.

o        Child & Family Center received $15,000 to support the expansion of a school-based mental health program for lower-income, at-risk youths and their families.

o        Samuel Dixon Family Health Center received $7,000 to provide access to extensive dental services for lower-income, uninsured families.

o        Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center received $5,000 to support case management, health and wellness programming and screenings, and chronic disease education for lower-income seniors.

o        Single Mother’s Outreach received $7,000 to support case management to help address the social service and mental health needs of low-income single mother-headed households.

o        Special Olympics Southern California received $5,000 to support year-round sports, health, and fitness programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities at risk for obesity.

To learn more about the Kaiser Permanente’s Community Benefit program please visit the website and follow @KPCommBenefiton Twitter.