Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) recently awarded a total of $87,000 to four nonprofit organizations that are making a difference by addressing the health care needs of the local, under-served communities.

“We are grateful to be partnering with Ascencia (integrated Health Homes Housing Retention), Family Promise of the Verdugos (Shelter and Supportive Services for Homeless Families), and Hope through Housing Foundation (Connections to Care),” said Jill Welton, GMHHC president. “It is rewarding to continue our annual Community Grants Program with these partners who help so many people in need.”

Dignity Health understand that many small organizations have been facing fewer donations and are struggling to provide services during the pandemic. In addition to the regular program grants, Glendale Memorial provided the Coronavirus Pandemic Community Benefit Support grant to Kids’ Community Dental Clinic.

“Through our Community Health Grant Program, we are able to work collaboratively with these select organizations to improve the well-being of the communities we serve, from the needs of our youth to the needs of our seniors, everyone is deserving of our support and we are appreciative of the work of our community partners,” said Cassie McCarty, director of Mission Integration at GMHHC.

Since 1991, Dignity Health has awarded $80 million to 3,600 community-based health improvement projects through its Community Grants Program. For more information,  visit dignityhealth.org/about-us/community-health/grant-programs.